• Indiana State Assessments

    ISTEP 
    Retesters would be in 12th Grade. 

    Testing Windows:

    • Winter - November 8-December 10, 2021
    • Spring - February 7-March 4, 2022

    ILEARN
    Indiana Learning Evaluation Assessment Readiness Network (ILEARN) assesses students in grades 3-8 and High School Biology. ILEARN contributes to annual accountability measures.  

    ILEARN Participation Overview   

    High School Testing: ILEARN and IAM Biology Requirements 

    Testing Windows:

    • Biology ECA December - November 29-December 16, 2021
    • Biology ECA February - February 7-24, 2022
    • Grades 3-8 - April 18-May 13, 2022
    • Biology ECA May - April 18-May 20, 2022

    IREAD-3
    This is a reading comprehension exam for all 3rd graders. 3rd grade students take this test in March and have the opportunity to retest in the summer if the test is not passed at proficiency.

    Testing Windows:

    • Spring - March 7-18, 2022
    • Summer - May 23-July 15, 2022

    IAM Information
    IAM is a state assessment that is given to students that qualify. The tests are alternative assessments to the ILEARN. Typically these tests are administered during the ISTEP+ Part 2 window in the spring.  Learn more by checking out the Family Brochure.

    Testing Window: 

    • April 4 - May 13 

    WIDA Access 
    The purpose of the English Language Proficiency assessments is to determine a student's level of English proficiency. A Placement Test, administered upon a student's arrival in the United States, is used to determine which English Learner (EL) services are appropriate for the student. The annual assessment, administered in January and February, is used to determine the student's current level of English proficiency. The annual assessment is also used for accountability purposes.

    Testing Window:

    • Annual Assessments - January 10-February 25, 2022

    High School Assessments

    ISTEP+ Retest Assessments

    College Entrance Exam (beginning Spring 2022)

    Public Law 192-2018 replaces ISTEP+ Grade 10 assessments with a nationally recognized college entrance exam. The Indiana Department of Administration announced the selection of College Board as the vendor to fulfill this assessment requirement.

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    PSAT/NMSQT

    The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized assessment administered by College Board and co-sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) in the United States. The State of Indiana provides funds (as appropriated in HEA 1001 [2019]) to measure students’ college- and career-readiness, indicate student academic strengths and challenges, and provide additional support to students (I.C. 20-32-9-3). PSAT/NMSQT may be administered to students in grade 10 and/or grade 11 for this purpose.

     

    Advanced Placement (AP) Exams

    Advanced Placement (AP) enables students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. AP Exams are offered by the College Board at the conclusion of each AP course. The State of Indiana provides funds to support student participation in AP Exams. 

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