Assessment Calendar

July–August 2026

July 22 – August 6, 2026
STAR Reading & Math Fall Universal Testing (Grades 2–9)
Required by: State of Colorado, Caprock
Time: 25–45 minutes each
Participants: All students in Grades 2–9
Purpose: Evaluates individual student and class needs and identifies Significant Reading Deficiency (SRD) under the Colorado READ Act.

July 27 – August 6, 2026
STAR Early Literacy Universal Testing (Kindergarten & Grade 1)
Required by: State of Colorado, Caprock
Time: 20–30 minutes
Participants: All Kindergarten and Grade 1 students
Purpose: Evaluates individual student and class needs and identifies Significant Reading Deficiency (SRD) under the Colorado READ Act.

September 2026

September 8 – 11, 2026
STAR READ Act Interim Testing
Required by: Caprock, State of Colorado
Time: 20–30 minutes
Participants: K–6 students with READ Plans
Purpose: Evaluation and progress monitoring of students on READ Plans.

October 2026

October 5 – 9, 2026
Fall Break

October 21, 2026
PSAT/NMSQT School Day Administration
Required by: Colorado (Optional)
Time: 2.25 hours
Participants: Grades 10–11
Purpose: Provides testing opportunities for sophomores and juniors.

October 26 – 29, 2026
STAR READ Act Interim Testing
Required by: Caprock, State of Colorado
Time: 20–30 minutes
Participants: K–6 students with READ Plans
Purpose: Evaluation and progress monitoring of students on READ Plans.

November 2026

November 2 – 12, 2026
6th Grade CogAT Testing
Required by: State of Colorado
Time: 2.5 hours
Participants: Grade 6 students
Purpose: Identification of Gifted and Talented students.

December 2026

December 14 – 17, 2026
STAR READ Act Interim Testing
Required by: Caprock, State of Colorado
Time: 20–30 minutes
Participants: K–6 students with READ Plans
Purpose: Evaluation and progress monitoring of students on READ Plans.

December 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Winter Break

January–February 2027

January 11 – February 11, 2027
ACCESS for ELLs (WIDA)
Required by: State of Colorado
Time: 3–4 hours
Participants: K–12 English Language Learners
Purpose: Progress monitoring for students receiving ELL services.

January 19 – February 5, 2027
STAR Winter Reading & Math Universal Testing
Required by: Caprock, State of Colorado
Time: Kindergarten–Grade 1: 20–30 minutes; Grades 2–9: 40–60 minutes
Participants: All K–9 students
Purpose: Colorado READ Act identification of students requiring READ Plans and evaluation of individual student and class needs.

February 17 – 25, 2027
2nd Grade CogAT Testing
Required by: State of Colorado
Time: 2.5 hours
Participants: Grade 2 students
Purpose: Identification of Gifted and Talented students.

March 2027

March 1 – 4, 2027
STAR READ Act Interim Testing
Required by: Caprock, State of Colorado
Time: 20–30 minutes
Participants: K–6 students with READ Plans
Purpose: Evaluation and progress monitoring of students on READ Plans.

March 22 – 26, 2027
Spring Break

April 2027

April 5 – 22, 2027
CMAS English Language Arts, Math, and Science Assessments
Required by: State of Colorado
Time: 8–10 hours
Participants: Grades 3–8; Science assessments for Grades 5, 8, and 11
Purpose: Measures school and student proficiency.

April 12 – 22, 2027
SAT (Grade 11)
Required by: State of Colorado
Time: 2.25 hours
Participants: Grade 11 students
Purpose: Measures school proficiency and provides individual student results for college entrance.

April 12 – 22, 2027
PSAT (Grades 9–10)
Required by: State of Colorado
Time: 2.25 hours
Participants: Grades 9–10 students
Purpose: Measures proficiency, evaluates student performance, and provides practice for the SAT.

April 19 – 29, 2027
STAR Spring Reading & Math Universal Testing
Required by: Caprock, State of Colorado
Time: Kindergarten–Grade 1: 20–30 minutes; Grades 2–9: 40–60 minutes
Participants: All K–9 students
Purpose: Final progress monitoring for READ Plan students and evaluation of student growth and instructional needs.

May 2027

May 3 – 21, 2027
Advanced Placement (AP) Testing
Required by: Caprock
Time: 2.5–4 hours
Participants: Select Grades 9–12 students
Purpose: Opportunity for eligible high school students to earn college credit through Advanced Placement examinations.