The Assessment Section manages test development, on-going test maintenance, and oversees the test administration for four statewide, large-scale assessments. The MAP assessments test students’ progress toward mastery of the Missouri Show-Me Standards.
For more information, please see the Guide To The Missouri Assessment Program.
Statewide 2020-21 Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Results
On September 14, 2021, DESE released preliminary statewide 2020-21 Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) data during the State Board of Education’s meeting. The results represent data from the required Grade Level and End-of-Course (EOC) state assessments, which include English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for grades 3-8; Science for grades 5 and 8; and EOC exams in English II, Algebra I, and Biology. Results for optional EOC assessments were released as well, including: American History, Algebra I, English I, Geometry, and Physical Science. District- and building-level assessment data will be shared publicly later this fall.
View the below documents to learn more.
- Report on the 2020-21 Missouri Assessment Program Grade-Level and End-of-Course Preliminary Statewide Results in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science
- News Release
- Infographic
- FAQ
- Administrative Memos
- March 1, 2021 | CCR-21-002 | Spring 2021 Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Testing
- March 25, 2021 | CCR-21-005 | 2020-21 Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Updates
- April 27, 2021 | CCR-21-006 | 2021-22 End-of-Course (EOC) Test Windows
- May 17, 2021 | CCR-21-007 | 2020-21 Fall Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) Completion Window
- Find data on the MCDS Portal
Assessment Virtual Office Hours
The DESE Assessment staff will host Virtual Office Hours every Thursday at 1:30pm via Zoom. Use the following link to register for the meetings. Additional topics will be added as scheduled and topics are subject to change. The Office Hours sessions will not be recorded. You can register for the Zoom at: https://morenet.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkce2rqj0jHd3QeHV4mdqI6Loa6dnn3G-d.
| Date | Topic |
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| 8/26/21 | Assessment Updates AND Navigating eDirect and Nextera |
| 9/2/21 | MAP-A: Navigating the Dynamic Learning Maps website AND WIDA Screener |
| 9/9/21 | New/Returning DTCs: Navigating the DESE website |
| 9/16/21 | EOC Pre-code for Fall Summative Assessments |
| 9/23/21 | Open Assessment Q&A |
| 9/30/21 | MAP Grade-Level and EOC Technology Deployment for Summative Assessments |
| 10/7/21 | MAP Grade-Level and EOC Practice Forms And Resources |
| 10/14/21 | MAP-A: DLM Reports To Monitor Progress |
| 10/21/21 | WIDA ACCESS Pre-code and Ordering |
Assessment Updates
Assessment Updates
The following list includes updates to assessment documents, communications from DESE Assessment to District Test Coordinators (DTC) and the release of Administrative Memos concerning the Missouri Assessment Program.
- October 2021 - January 2022
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October 2021 - January 2022
- 10/04/21 - DRC sent out a memo regarding 2021-2022 MAP Grade-Level Practice Forms Information.
- 09/27/21 - Volume 11, Issue 4 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- DRC sent out a memo regarding 21-22 ACCESS Test Setup Opening.
- June 2021 - September 2021
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June 2021 - September 2021
- February 2021 - May 2021
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February 2021 - May 2021
- 04/12/21 - DRC sent out a memo regarding Spring 2021 MAP Grade-Level Summative Optional Ordering of Printed ISRs and Student Labels.
- 03/30/21 - DESE posted a MAP Grade-Level Assessment Best Practices document.
- 03/30/21 - DESE posted a Spring 2021 Assessment FAQ.
- 03/25/21 - DESE sent out Administrative Memo CCR-21-005 about Spring 2021 Assessments.
- 03/16/21 - DRC sent out a memo regarding Spring 2021 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessments Test Monitoring Application.
- 03/01/21 - DESE sent out Administrative Memo CCR-21-002 about Spring 2021 Assessments.
- 04/27/21 - DESE released Administrative Memo CCR-21-006 about 2021-22 End-of-Course (EOC) Test Windows.
- 03/30/21 - DESE posted an End-of-Course Assessment Best Practices document.
- 03/30/21 - DESE posted a Spring 2021 Assessment FAQ.
- 03/25/21 - DESE sent out Administrative Memo CCR-21-005 about Spring 2021 Assessments.
- 03/01/21 - DESE sent out Administrative Memo CCR-21-002 about Spring 2021 Assessments.
- 05/17/21 - Volume 10, Issue 8 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 04/02/21 - Volume 10, Issue 7 of the MAP-A newsletter sent out.
- 03/30/21 - DESE posted a Spring 2021 Assessment FAQ.
- 03/25/21 - DESE sent out Administrative Memo CCR-21-005 about Spring 2021 Assessments.
- 03/08/21 - Volume 10, Issue 6 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 03/01/21 - DESE sent out Administrative Memo CCR-21-002 about Spring 2021 Assessments.
- 04/27/21 - DRC sent out a memo regarding Pre-Reporting Data Validation Window.
- 04/02/21 - DRC sent out a memo regarding Missouri ACCESS Return Materials to DRC.
- 03/26/21 - DRC sent out a memo regarding Missouri ACCESS Test Window Closing.
- 03/01/21 - DESE sent out Administrative Memo CCR-21-002 about Spring 2021 Assessments.
- October 2020 - January 2021
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October 2020 - January 2021
- 11/18/20 - DRC sent a message regarding DRC Technology Updates.
- 10/19/20 - The Practice Forms for Grades 6, 7, 8 Math have been updated.
- No updates during this time frame.
- 10/19/20 - Volume 10, Issue 4 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 11/02/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Test Setup Window.
- 11/06/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Fall 2020 MO LEAP Assessments – Lexile/Quantile Roster Reports Available.
- June 2020 - September 2020
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June 2020 - September 2020
- 08/28/20 - DRC sent a message to DTCs about 2020-2021 Practice Forms Administration.
- 08/06/20 - All manuals, trainings, resource documents, and calendar dates for the 2020-2021 MAP Grade-Level Assessment Administration have been updated.
- 07/13/20 - DRC sent a message to DTCs about Annual DRC Technology Updates.
- 06/02/20 - All manuals, trainings, resource documents, and calendar dates for the 2020-2021 EOC Administration have been updated.
- 09/28/20 - Volume 10, Issue 3 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 09/07/20 - Volume 10, Issue 2 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 08/03/20 - Volume 10, Issue 1 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 09/21/20 - DRC sent a message regarding ACCESS Materials Ordering Window.
- 09/17/20 - DESE sent a message regarding An extension of the ACCESS for ELLs Test Window.
- 09/16/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Annual DRC Technology Updates.
- 08/11/20 - All manuals, resource documents, test preparation materials and technology resources for the 2020-2021 WIDA ACCESS Administration have been updated.
- 06/18/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Annual DRC Technology Updates.
- 06/15/20 - DRC sent a message regarding ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Printed Score Report Availability.
- 09/11/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Remote Testing Information.
- 09/04/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Social Studies MO LEAP Blocks.
- 08/05/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Fall 2020 MO LEAP Information.
- February 2020 - May 2020
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February 2020 - May 2020
In March, Missouri canceled required statewide assessments for the remainder of SY 2019-2020; this includes Grade-Level, End-of-Course and Alternate assessments. Refer to the DESE-related COVID-19 webpage for links to useful information. DESE officials have examined the impact of canceling spring 2020 testing, specifically on local education agencies and 2020 graduating seniors.
- 05/20/20 - The Guide To The Missouri Assessment Program has been updated.
- 04/03/20 - DRC sent a message to districts who ordered physical testing materials (Braille/Large Print) about returning materials to DRC.
- 04/02/20 - DESE sent a message to DTCs with an Update from DESE Assessment and Curriculum.
- 02/10/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Chrome OS 80/DRC INSIGHT Issue Resolved.
- 02/07/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Chrome 80 Operating System Issue for Chromebooks and Chromeboxes.
- 05/22/20 - DESE sent out a message regarding 2020 End-of-Course Assessments – COVID-19 Guidance.
- 05/22/20 - DESE sent out an Administrative Memo regarding Reporting of End-of-Course Exceptions for 2020 Assessments.
- 05/21/20 - DESE sent a message to DTCs with an update about Summer and Fall testing.
- 05/20/20 - The Guide To The Missouri Assessment Program has been updated.
- 04/02/20 - DESE sent a message to DTCs with an Update from DESE Assessment and Curriculum.
- 02/25/20 - An administrative memo (CCR-20-001) was released concerning 2019-20 Social Studies End-of-Course Assessments and Reporting.
- 05/20/20 - The Guide To The Missouri Assessment Program has been updated.
- 05/11/20 - Volume 9, Issue 10 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 04/02/20 - DESE sent a message to DTCs with an Update from DESE Assessment and Curriculum.
- 03/09/20 - Volume 9, Issue 9 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 02/10/20 - Volume 9, Issue 8 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 05/20/20 - The Guide To The Missouri Assessment Program has been updated.
- 05/11/20 - DRC sent a message regarding ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Score Report Availability.
- 04/22/20 - DESE sent a message to DTCs with WIDA ACCESS Updates.
- 04/10/20 - A document covering provisional identification of English Learners has been posted.
- 04/02/20 - DESE sent a message to DTCs with an Update from DESE Assessment and Curriculum.
- 03/24/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Pre-Reporting Data Validation Window.
- 03/06/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Returning ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Materials to DRC.
- 02/21/20 - DRC sent a message regarding ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs Test Window Closing.
- 02/17/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Chrome 80 OS Release Compatibility Concern Resolved.
- 02/07/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Chrome 80 Operating System Issue for Chromebooks and Chromeboxes.
- October 2019 - January 2020
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October 2019 - January 2020
- 01/31/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Summative Assessments Enrollments Window Deadline - Final Reminder.
- 01/29/20 - DRC sent a message regarding District Test Coordinator Training Available.
- 01/29/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Summative Assessments Enrollments Window Deadline.
- 01/29/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Grade-Level Social Studies Information.
- 01/27/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Summative Assessments Enrollments Window Deadline.
- 01/27/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Summative Assessments Student Report Label Stock Information.
- 01/20/20 - DRC sent a message regarding MAP Grade-Level Practice Forms – New Secure Test Form.
- 01/03/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Spring 2020 MAP Grade-Level Summative Assessment Information.
- 12/16/19 - DRC sent a message regarding Grade-Level Practice Forms Update.
- 12/09/19 - DRC sent a message regarding DRC INSIGHT Online Learning System Training for DTCs.
- 11/11/19 - DRC sent a message regarding Spring 2019 Score Report Labels Available On The Online Reporting System.
- 10/03/19 - DRC sent a message regarding 2019 MAP Grade-Level Assessments – Updated ELA and Math Online Individual Student Reports (ISRs).
- 11/22/19 - Questar sent a message regarding District Test Coordinator Training Reminder - December 10th and December 11th.
- 10/18/19 - 2018-2019 Guide To Interpreting Results - updated GIR to reflect the Science score ranges.
- 01/27/20 - Volume 9, Issue 7 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 12/17/19 - Volume 9, Issue 6 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 12/02/19 - Volume 9, Issue 5 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 11/06/19 - Volume 9, Issue 4 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 10/07/19 - Volume 9, Issue 3 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 01/20/20 - DRC sent a message regarding Return of ACCESS Test Materials for Writing Grades 1-3.
- 12/30/19 - DRC sent a message regarding ACCESS Test Window Opening.
- 12/02/19 - DRC sent a message regarding Materials Arrival and Additional Materials Ordering.
- 11/20/19 - DRC sent a message regarding WIDA Technology Updates for Apple iOS.
- 11/04/19 - DRC sent a message regarding Test Setup Window for WIDA ACCESS.
- 10/31/19 - DRC sent a message regarding DRC INSIGHT Software Update for 2019-2020 Testing.
- 10/30/19 - DESE sent a message regarding Upcoming Deadlines for WIDA ACCESS.
- 10/09/19 - DRC sent a message regarding Materials Ordering Window.
- 10/08/19 - DESE sent a message regarding WIDA ACCESS Pre-Code and Student Count/Ordering Windows.
- June 2019 - September 2019
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June 2019 - September 2019
- 09/27/19 - DRC sent a message regarding 2019 – 2020 MAP Grade-Level District Information Technology Coordinators Trainings Available.
- 09/23/19 - The Test Coordinators Manual, Examiners Manuals, training power point slides and all additional resources needed for administration of the assessment have been posted on the Grade-Level Assessment page.
- 09/16/19 - DRC sent a message regarding 2019 – 2020 MAP Grade-Level Trainings for District Information Technology Coordinators.
- 08/27/19 - DRC sent a message regarding 2019 – 2020 MAP Grade-Level Released Practice Forms Information.
- 07/24/19 - DRC sent a message regarding Score Reports Available on the Online Reporting System UPDATED.
- 07/17/19 - The Spring 2019 Guide To Interpreting Results has been posted.
- 06/12/19 - DRC sent a message regarding DRC INSIGHT Software Update for 2019-20 Testing.
- 09/23/19 - The Test Coordinators Manual, Test Administrators Manual, training power point slides and all additional resources needed for administration of the assessment have been posted on the End-of-Course Assessment page.
- 07/17/19 - The 2018-2019 Guide To Interpreting Results has been posted.
- 09/23/19 - All manuals, guides and resources for MAP-A testing have been updated on the MAP-A page.
- 09/16/19 - Volume 9, Number 2 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 08/12/19 - Volume 9, Number 1 of the MAP-A Update newsletter sent out.
- 09/27/19 - DRC sent message regarding Apple's iPad OS 13.x Release.
- 09/23/19 - All manuals, guides and resources including the complete checklist of activities for ACCESS testing have been updated on the EL Assessment page.
- 09/19/19 - DRC sent a message regarding WIDA AMS and Technology Updates.
- 08/12/19 - DRC sent a message regarding DRC INSIGHT Software Update for 2019-2020 Testing.
- 08/09/19 - Several documents relating to Screener and ACCESS testing have been updated including the EL Screening Guide, Technical Requirements and WIDA Webinar Schedule. Any document not yet updated still maintains a 2018-2019 designation.
- 08/05/19 - DRC sent a message regarding DRC INSIGHT Software Update for 2019-2020 Testing.
- 07/25/19 - DRC sent a message regarding Central Office Services-Service Device Transition.
- 06/24/19 - DRC sent a message regarding Supported Configurations for WIDA Screener Online.
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State Testing Windows
| Assessment | Event | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 |
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| MAP Grade-Level Assessment | Spring Summative | 4/5/21 - 6/15/21 | 4/4/22 - 5/27/22 | TBD |
| End-of-Course | Summer Summative | 6/8/20 - 7/31/20 | 6/7/21 - 7/30/21 | TBD |
| Fall Summative | 10/26/20 - 1/22/21 | 10/25/21 - 1/28/22 | TBD | |
| Spring Summative | 3/1/21 - 5/28/21 | 3/7/22 - 5/27/22 | TBD | |
| MAP-Alternate (MAP-A) | Required Instructionally Embedded Assessments Fall Window | 9/14/20 - 12/18/20 | 9/13/21 - 12/17/21 | 9/12/22 - 12/16/22 |
| Required Instructionally Embedded Assessments Spring Window | 2/1/21 - 6/15/21 | 2/7/22 - 5/20/22 | 2/6/23 - 5/19/23 | |
| ACCESS for ELLs | English Language Proficiency | 1/11/21 - 4/2/21 | 1/10/22 - 3/4/22 | TBD |
Item Specifications
Item Specifications
In 2014 Missouri legislators passed House Bill 1490, mandating the development of the Missouri Learning Expectations. In April of 2016, these Missouri Learning Expectations were adopted by the State Board of Education. Groups of Missouri educators from across the state collaborated to create the documents necessary to support the implementation of these expectations.
One of the documents developed is the item specification document, which includes all Missouri grade level/course expectations arranged by domains/strands. It defines what could be measured on a variety of assessments. The document serves as the foundation of the assessment development process.
Although teachers may use this document to provide clarity to the expectations, these specifications are intended for summative, benchmark, and large‐scale assessment purposes.
Components of the item specifications include:
- Expectation Unwrapped breaks down a list of clearly delineated content and skills the students are expected to know and be able to do upon mastery of the Expectation.
- Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Ceiling indicates the highest level of cognitive complexity that would typically be assessed on a large scale assessment. The DOK ceiling is not intended to limit the complexity one might reach in classroom instruction.
- Item Format indicates the types of items used in large scale assessment. For each expectation, the item format specifies the type best suited for that particular expectation.
- Content Limits/Assessment Boundaries are parameters that item writers should consider when developing a large scale assessment. For example, some expectations should not be assessed on a large scale assessment but are better suited for local assessment.
- Sample stems are examples that address the specific elements of each expectation and address varying DOK levels. The sample stems provided in this document are in no way intended to limit the depth and breadth of possible item stems. The expectation should be assessed in a variety of ways.
- Text Types suggests a broad list of text types for both literary and informational expectations. This list is not intended to be all inclusive: other text types may be used in the classroom setting. The expectations were written in grade level bands; for this reason, the progression of the expectations relies upon increasing levels of quantitative and qualitative text complexities. (English Language Arts Only)
- Calculator Designation indicates whether a calculator will be available for test questions written to a particular expectations on the large-scale assessment. (Mathematics Only)
- Stimulus Materials defines types of stimulus materials that can be used in the item stems. (Science and Social Studies Only)
- Possible Evidence indicates observable methods in which a student can show understanding of the expectations. (Science Only)
- English Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
Assessment Calendar
| Assessment Name | Dates | Event |
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| MAP-A | August 17, 2021 to December 17, 2021 | MAP-A Spring 2021 Electronic Individual Student Reports (ISRs) will be posted in Educator Portal |
| Grade-Level | DUE August 02, 2021 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2021 - Electronic Individual Student Reports (ISRs) And Rosters Available |
| Grade-Level | DUE August 06, 2021 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2021 - Item Analysis Available In DRC Portal |
| MAP-A | September 13, 2021 to December 17, 2021 | MAP-A Fall 2021 Required Instructionally Embedded Window (the planner is closed until 2/7/22) |
| ACCESS for ELLs | September 27, 2021 to November 04, 2021 | ACCESS Test Materials Ordering |
| EOC | September 13, 2021 to September 27, 2021 | EOC Fall 2021-2022 - First Pre-Code DUE - Students In System 10/11/21 - Students May Start Testing 10/25/21 |
| EOC | October 25, 2021 to January 28, 2022 | EOC Fall 2021-2022 - Testing Window |
| EOC | October 18, 2021 to January 21, 2022 | EOC Fall 2021-2022 - Accommodated Materials Ordering Window |
| ACCESS for ELLs | October 04, 2021 to October 29, 2021 | ACCESS Pre-Code Window |
| EOC | DUE October 25, 2021 | EOC Practice Test Opens |
| Grade-Level | DUE October 04, 2021 | MAP Grade-Level Practice Test, OTT And Tutorial Opens |
| ACCESS for ELLs | November 12, 2021 to March 04, 2022 | ACCESS Test Setup Available |
| EOC | November 01, 2021 to November 12, 2021 | EOC Fall 2021-2022 - Final Pre-Code DUE - Students In System And May Start Testing 11/30/21 |
| ACCESS for ELLs | December 09, 2021 to February 25, 2022 | ACCESS Additional Test Materials Ordering |
| ACCESS for ELLs | DUE December 09, 2021 | ACCESS Materials Arrive In Districts |
| ACCESS for ELLs | January 10, 2022 to March 04, 2022 | ACCESS 2021-2022 Testing Window |
| Grade-Level | January 24, 2022 to February 07, 2022 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2022 - First Pre-Code DUE - Students In System 2/21/22 |
| EOC | January 24, 2022 to February 07, 2022 | EOC Spring 2022 - First Pre-Code DUE - Students In System 2/28/22 - Students May Start Testing 3/7/22 |
| Grade-Level | January 03, 2022 to January 28, 2022 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2022 - Large Print/Braille Ordering Window |
| Grade-Level | DUE January 03, 2022 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2022 - DRC Portal Opens |
| MAP-A | February 07, 2022 to May 20, 2022 | MAP-A Spring 2022 Required Instructionally Embedded Window |
| EOC | February 28, 2022 to May 20, 2022 | EOC Spring 2022 - Accommodated Materials Ordering Window |
| Grade-Level | February 28, 2022 to March 14, 2022 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2022 - Final Pre-Code DUE - Students In System 3/21/22 |
| EOC | February 28, 2022 to March 14, 2022 | EOC Spring 2022 - Second Pre-Code DUE - Students In System And May Start Testing 4/1/22 |
| Grade-Level | February 10, 2022 to February 25, 2022 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2022 - Second Pre-Code DUE - Students In System 3/7/22 |
| EOC | March 07, 2022 to May 27, 2022 | EOC Spring 2022 - Testing Window |
| Grade-Level | March 22, 2022 to May 20, 2022 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2022 - Additional Materials Ordering Window |
| EOC | March 21, 2022 to April 04, 2022 | EOC Spring 2022 - Final Pre-Code DUE - Students In System And May Start Testing 04/22/22 |
| Grade-Level | DUE March 21, 2022 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2022 - Large Print/Braille Materials Arrive In District |
| Grade-Level | April 11, 2022 to June 17, 2022 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2022 - Printed ISR/Student Report Labels Ordering Window |
| Grade-Level | April 04, 2022 to May 27, 2022 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2022 - Testing Window |
| ACCESS for ELLs | DUE April 08, 2022 | ACCESS Deadline To Ship Materials To DRC |
| ACCESS for ELLs | May 03, 2022 to May 10, 2022 | ACCESS Pre-Reporting Data Validation |
| ACCESS for ELLs | DUE May 26, 2022 | ACCESS Initial Data Available In WIDA AMS |
| DUE May 31, 2022 | MAP Grade-Level Spring 2022 - Deadline To Schedule Pickup Of Printed Test Materials | |
| ACCESS for ELLs | June 15, 2022 to June 23, 2022 | ACCESS Post-Reporting Data Validation |
| ACCESS for ELLs | DUE June 15, 2022 | ACCESS Districts Receive Individual Student Reports (ISR) |
| ACCESS for ELLs | DUE July 08, 2022 | ACCESS Districts Receive Final Data |
| MAP-A | September 12, 2022 to December 16, 2022 | MAP-A Fall 2022 Required Instructionally Embedded Window |
| MAP-A | February 06, 2023 to May 19, 2023 | MAP-A Spring 2023 Required Instructionally Embedded Window |