Assessment Schedules
Below is the 2026-27 schedule of testing windows for each assessment in the Rhode Island State Assessment Program.
State Assessment Schedules
RISAP_Assessment_Test_Windows_2026-2027.pdf
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WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS:
| 2026-27 Testing Schedule | Primary Test Window | Makeup Test Window |
|---|---|---|
| Test Window | Jan. 4 - Feb. 12, 2027 | Feb. 15 - Feb. 26, 2027 |
| 2026-27 Important Dates | START DATE | END DATE |
|---|---|---|
| WIDA AMS Test Setup Available for Registrations | ||
| Districts Receive Test Materials | ||
| Additional Test Materials Ordering Window in AMS | ||
| Deadline for Shipping Completed Test Materials to DRC - Postmark Date | ||
| Districts Receive WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS Reports and Datafiles: Online in WIDA AMS |
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| Districts Receive WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS Reports - Printed | ||
| 2025-26 Testing Year: Update WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS Data Posted in WIDA AMS | June 12, 2026 | June 12, 2026 |
Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessments Testing Windows
| 2026-27 Testing Schedule | Test Window Opens | Test Window Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Test Window ELA, math, and science | March 29, 2027 | May 28, 2027 |
Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS)
| 2026-27 Testing Schedule | Primary Test Window | Makeup Test Window |
|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | March 22 - April 9, 2027 | April 12 - 16, 2027 |
| Math | April 26 - May 14, 2027 | May 17 - 21, 2027 |
RI SAT School Day and PSAT 10 Testing Windows
| 2026-27 Testing Schedule | Primary Test Window | Makeup Test Window |
|---|---|---|
| PSAT 10 | March 22 - April 9, 2027 | April 12 - 16, 2027 |
| SAT | March 22 - April 9, 2027 | April 12 - 16, 2027 |
Rhode Island Next Generation Science Assessment (RI NGSA)
| 2026-27 Testing Schedule | Primary Test Window | Makeup Test Window |
|---|---|---|
| Test Window | April 26 - May 14, 2027 | May 17 - 28, 2027 |
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Testing Window
The NAEP assessments in reading, math, science, and other content areas are administered in even-numbered years. The chart below shows the NAEP assessments that will be administered during this school year.
Not all schools will be selected to participate in every test. More information will be available at the beginning of the school year. More information on NAEP can be found at www.ride.ri.gov/naep or https://nces.ed.gov.
| TEST | SUBJECT | GRADE | START DATE | END DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAEP Pilot | Science | 8 | January 27, 2027 | March 19, 2027 |