2026-2027 Testing Calendar

FastBridge
Reading and Math
K-6
Fall:
 Sept.  14 - Sept 24 2026

Winter: 
Jan.  19 -  29, 2027

Spring: 
May 3 - 14,  2027

To measure student growth and progress in meeting reading and mathematical skill benchmarks. LEA requirement.
Between 90-180 minutes total- broken up into 2 sessions
As Needed

Capti Read Basix
Reading 
4-6

Fall:
 Sept.  14 - Sept 24 2026

Winter: 
Jan.  19 -  29, 2027

Spring: 
May 3 - 14,  2027

To measure student growth and progress in meeting reading skill benchmarks. LEA requirement.
Between 45-79 minutes for the six subtests.
As Needed

MCA
(Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments)

MTAS
(Minnesota Test of Academic Skills)

Science
 5
April 15, 16, 2027


Reading 
3-6
April 21, 22, 2027


Math
 3-6
April 28, 29, 2027

Makeup Days
April 30, May 1-3, 2027

To measure student progress toward Minnesota's state academic standards and meet the requirements of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
MDE required.

Between 90-180 minutes per subject area- broken up into 2-3 sessions
September 2027

ACCESS (ELLs)

Kindergarten  / Alternate 
February 22 - 26, 2027

Listening
1-6 
February 26 - March 2

Reading
1-6 
March 1 - 2

Writing
1-6 
March 1 - 4

Speaking
1-6 
March 5

Make Up Testing
March 8 - 12

To determine growth in ELL (English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners) and their continuation of English Language services.
MDE required.
Between 30-120 minutes per domain
September 2027