Grade Level Tests
Learn more about specific testing requirements by grade level
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) section 1112(e)(2)(B) requires school divisions to make available, in a clear and accessible manner, information on assessments required at each grade level served. The pages linked below provide this information for required assessments in grades PreK-12 in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
Grade Level Tests in FCPS
Please keep these general points in mind when reviewing information about test requirements at specific grade levels.
- Assessments are part of the teaching and learning process. Teachers give assessments to students on an ongoing basis to check for understanding and to gather information about students' knowledge or skills.
- Students who are being reviewed for or are enrolled in special services may have further testing expectations as part of these services or may be eligible for alternative or substitute assessments.
- Students in certain schools may be asked to take part in additional assessments as part of federal, state, or local data collection, such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress Assessment (NAEP).
- Parents and guardians should contact their children's schools with any testing questions or for additional information about how schools and teachers use test results to support student success.
Required Testing in FCPS
PreK Students enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) PreK: Family and Early Childhood Education Program (FECEP)/Head Start classes are assessed to monitor their early skill development. Required tests for FCPS PreK: FECEP/Head Start students are listed in the table below, organized alphabetically by test name. Test in grades K-12 extend and build on content knowledge and skills. Required tests for all grade levels are listed in the table below, organized alphabetically by test name.
| Test Name | Requirement Source | Content Tested | Purpose of Test | Time Needed* | Schedule** | Results Distribution |
| Ages and Stages Questionnaire | State ONLY for students without an Individualized Education Program (IEP) |
Communication, Gross Motor, Fine Motor, Problem Solving, and Personal-Social Skills | To identify gaps in foundational skills and identify students who may be in need of additional supports | Approx. 30 minutes | Within 45 days of enrollment | Incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS) | State | Social Emotional Skills | To measure self-control and the ability to successfully interact with peers and adults | Approx. 20 minutes | Sept. 22 to Oct. 17 April 8 to May 15 |
Published in the Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE Documents tab within 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Early Childhood Rubric | State | Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Physical and Social-Emotional Development, Approaches to Learning | To measure development across a broad range of skills | Approx. 30 minutes | Jan. 21 to Jan. 28 Mar. 16 to Mar. 26 June 1 to June 12 |
Incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS) | State | Mathematics | To measure early mathematics abilities and growth | Approx. 20 minutes | Sept. 22 to Oct. 17 April 8 to May 15 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| PreK Progress Summary Forms | Division | Literacy, Numeracy, Social Skills | To provide parents/guardians and caregivers quarterly updates on student strengths and strategies to support at home | Ongoing | Oct. 21 to Oct. 31 Jan. 21 to Jan. 28 Mar. 16 to Mar. 26 June 1 to June 12 |
Distributed to parents/guardians at the end of each quarter |
| Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VB-MAPP) | Division ONLY for students aged 3 and above enrolled in a Preschool Autism Classroom (PAC) |
Language, Social Skills | To measure development of language and social skills | Approx. 20 minutes | Aug. 19 to Nov. 7 April 8 to June 5 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) | State Winter ONLY Letter Names subtest |
Phonological Awareness, Literacy | To identify gaps in foundational literacy skills and measure progress | Approx. 30 minutes | Oct. 6 to Nov. 7 Jan. 8 to Feb.20 April 20 to May 22 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab and sent home within 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates.
** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test.
| Test Name | Requirement Source | Content Tested | Purpose of Test | Time Needed* | Schedule** | Results Distribution |
| Brigance | Division ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To monitor progress toward IEP goals in reading and mathematics | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Aug. 19 to Nov. 7 April 8 to June 5 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS) | State | Social Emotional Skills | To measure self-control and the ability to successfully interact with peers and adults | Approx. 20 minutes | Sept. 15 to Oct. 10 April 8 to May 15 |
Distributed to parents/guardians within 1 month within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS) | State | Mathematics | To measure early mathematics abilities and growth | Approx. 20 minutes | Sept. 15 to Oct. 10 April 8 to May 15 |
Distributed to parents/guardians within 1 month within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Systemwide Common Assessment | Division | Reading | To measure development of content standard knowledge and skills | Approx. 15 minutes | Following each instructional unit | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) | State | Reading | To identify gaps in foundational literacy skills and measure skill progress | Approx. 30 minutes | Sept. 29 to Oct.31 Jan. 8 to Feb.20 April 20 to May 22 |
Distributed to parents/guardians within 1 month within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| WIDA ACCESS for ELLS | State ONLY for English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law | Approx. 5 hours total | Jan. 20 to Mar. 13 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of the school year |
| WIDA Screener | State ONLY for potential English learners |
Speaking, Listening Beginning Jan. 29: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening |
To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law | Approx. 15 to 30 minutes | Within 14 days of enrollment | Distributed to parents/guardians within 1 month |
* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates.
** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test.
| Test Name | Requirement Source | Content Tested | Purpose of Test | Time Needed* | Schedule** | Results Distribution |
| Brigance | Division ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To monitor progress toward IEP goals in reading and mathematics | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Aug. 19 to Nov. 7 April 8 to June 5 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| English Language Development (ELD) Common Assessments | Division ONLY for multilingual learners Winter ONLY for students below the state progress target the previous spring |
Speaking, Writing | To monitor progress in English language development | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Nov. 17 to Dec. 19 May 4 to June 12 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) | Division | Mathematics | To identify gaps in foundational academic skills and measure growth in skill development | Approx. 30 minutes | Sept. 2 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Jan. 28 April 13 to May 22 |
Published in the Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Systemwide Common Assessment | Division | Reading | To measure development of content standard knowledge and skills | Approx. 15 minutes | Following each instructional unit | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) | State | Reading | To identify gaps in foundational literacy skills and measure skill progress | Approx. 30 minutes | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Jan. 8 to Feb.20 April 20 to May 22 |
Published in the Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE Documents tab within 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| WIDA ACCESS for ELLS | State ONLY for multilingual learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law | Approx. 5 hours | Jan. 20 to Mar. 13 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of the school year |
| WIDA Screener | State ONLY for potential multilingual learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law | Approx. 2 hours | Within 14 days of entry from outside Virginia public schools | Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month |
* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates.
** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test.
| Test Name | Requirement Source | Content Tested | Purpose of Test | Time Needed* | Schedule** | Results Distribution |
| Brigance | Division ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To monitor progress toward IEP goals in reading and mathematics | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Aug. 19 to Nov. 7 April 8 to June 5 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| English Language Development (ELD) Common Assessments | Division ONLY for multilingual learners Winter ONLY for students below the state progress target the previous spring |
Speaking, Writing | To monitor progress in English language development | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Nov. 17 to Dec. 19 May 4 to June 12 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) | Division | Mathematics | To identify gaps in foundational academic skills and measure growth of skill development | Approx. 45 minutes | Sept. 2 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Jan. 28 April 13 to May 22 |
Published in the Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT) | State Spring ONLY for students enrolling after the fall window |
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) | To measure general intellectual ability and ability in verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative reasoning | Approx. 90 minutes | Oct. 14 to Nov. 14 Mar. 2 to Mar. 19 |
Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Systemwide Common Assessment | Division | Reading | To measure development of content standard knowledge and skills | Approx. 20 minutes | Following each instructional unit | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) | State | Reading | To identify gaps in foundational literacy skills and measure skill progress | Approx. 45 minutes | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Jan. 8 to Feb.20 April 20 to May 22 |
Published in the Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| WIDA ACCESS for ELLS | State ONLY for English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law | Approx. 5 hours | Jan. 20 to Mar. 13 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of the school year |
| WIDA Screener | State ONLY for potential English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law | Approx. 2 hours | Within 14 days of entry from outside Virginia public schools | Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month |
* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates.
** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test.
| Test Name | Requirement Source | Content Tested | Purpose of Test | Time Needed* | Schedule** | Results Distribution |
| Brigance | Division ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To monitor progress toward IEP goals in reading and mathematics | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Aug. 19 to Nov. 7 April 8 to June 5 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| English Language Development (ELD) Common Assessments | Division ONLY for multilingual learners Winter ONLY for students below the state progress target the previous spring |
Speaking, Writing | To monitor progress in English language development | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Nov. 17 to Dec. 19 May 4 to June 12 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| iReady | State | Reading | To identify gaps in foundational academic skills and measure growth of skill development | Approx. 45 minutes per subject | Aug. 19 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Feb. 6 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Local Alternative Assessments (LAA) | State | Science, Social Studies | To measure knowledge of grade level content standards in place of the SOL test | Approx. 10 to 45 minutes per task | Sept. 29 to June 5 | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) | State | Mathematics | To identify gaps in foundational academic skills and measure growth in skill development | Approx. 45 minutes per subject | Sept. 2 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Jan. 28 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT) | State ONLY students without a previous multi-domain ability score Spring ONLY for students undergoing spring screening for full time AAP services |
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) | To measure general intellectual ability and ability in verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative reasoning | Approx. 90 minutes | Oct. 14 to Nov. 14 Mar. 2 to Mar. 19 |
Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener | Division | Social-Emotional Learning Skills | To measure development of social-emotional learning, relationships, and well-being | Approx. 20 minutes | Oct. 6 to Oct. 31 Mar. 2 to Mar. 27 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests | State | Reading, Mathematics | To measure knowledge of grade level content standards for state and federal accountability | Approx. 2 hours per subject | April 27 to June 3 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Systemwide Common Assessment | Division | Reading, Mathematics | To measure development of content standard knowledge and skills | Approx. 30 minutes per subject | Following each instructional unit ( Reading ; Mathematics ) | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) | State ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To measure knowledge of aligned standards for state and federal accountability | Varies Approx. 5 to 30 minutes per session Total time 1-5 hours |
Feb. 23 to May 29 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of July |
| Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) | State ONLY students new to Virginia public school or showing risk on previous screener results |
Reading | To identify gaps in foundational literacy skills and measure skill progress | Approx. 45 minutes | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Jan. 8 to Feb. 20 April 20 to May 22 |
Published in the Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| WIDA ACCESS for ELLS | State ONLY for English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law | Approx. 5 hours | Jan. 20 to Mar. 13 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of the school year |
| WIDA Screener | State ONLY for potential English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law | Approx. 2 hours | Within 14 days of entry from outside Virginia public schools | Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month |
* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates.
** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test
| Test Name | Requirement Source | Content Tested | Purpose of Test | Time Needed* | Schedule** | Results Distribution |
| Brigance | Division ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To monitor progress toward IEP goals in reading and mathematics | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Aug. 19 to Nov. 7 April 8 to June 5 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| English Language Development (ELD) Common Assessments | Division ONLY for multilingual learners Winter ONLY for students below the state progress target the previous spring |
Speaking, Writing | To monitor progress in English language development | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Nov. 17 to Dec. 19 May 4 to June 12 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| iReady | State | Reading | To identify gaps in foundational academic skills and measure growth of skill development | Approx. 45 minutes per subject | Aug. 19 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Feb. 6 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of each non-writing assessment window |
| Local Alternative Assessments (LAA) | State | Social Studies | To measure knowledge of grade level content standards in place of the SOL test | Varies Approx. 10 to 40 minutes per task |
Sept. 29 to June 5 | Incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) | State | Mathematics | To identify gaps in foundational academic skills and measure growth of skill development | Approx. 45 minutes per subject | Sept. 2 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Jan. 28 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT) | State ONLY students without a previous multi-domain ability score Spring ONLY for students undergoing spring screening for full time AAP services |
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) | To measure general intellectual ability and ability in verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative reasoning | Approx. 90 minutes | Oct. 14 to Nov. 14 Mar. 2 to Mar. 19 |
Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener | Division | Social-Emotional Learning Skills | To measure development of social-emotional learning, relationships, and well-being | Approx. 15 minutes | Oct. 6 to Oct. 31 Mar. 2 to Mar. 27 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests | State | Reading, Mathematics | To measure knowledge of grade level content standards for state and federal accountability | Approx. 2 hours per subject | April 27 to June 3 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Systemwide Common Assessment | Division | Reading, Mathematic, Science | To measure development of content standard knowledge and skills | Approx. 30 minutes per subject | Following each instructional unit ( Reading ; Mathematics , Science ) | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) | State ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematic, Social Studies | To measure knowledge of aligned standards for state and federal accountability | Varies Approx. 5 to 30 minutes per session Total time 1-5 hours |
Feb. 23 to May 29 Social Studies Collections of Evidence (COE) only: Sept. 29 to June 5 |
Social Studies distributed to parents/ guardians by the end of the school year. Reading / Math published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of July |
| Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) | State ONLY students who took and failed the prior Spring SOL Reading test or had a read aloud/audio accommodation for that SOL Reading test |
Reading | To identify gaps in foundational literacy skills and measure skill progress | Approx. 45 minutes | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Jan. 8 to Feb. 20 |
Published in the Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| WIDA ACCESS for ELLS | State ONLY for English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law | Approx. 5 hours total | Jan. 20 to Mar. 13 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of the school year |
| WIDA Screener | State ONLY for potential English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law | Approx. 2 hours total | Within 14 days of entry from outside Virginia public schools | Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month |
* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates.
** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test.
| Test Name | Requirement Source | Content Tested | Purpose of Test | Time Needed* | Schedule** | Results Distribution |
| Academic and Career Planning Portfolio (ACPP) | State ONLY for students enrolled at a school that does not serve grade 6 |
Career Interests | To document interests and skills supporting future career decisions | Varies Approx. 1 to 30 minutes per task |
Aug. 19 to June 17 | Incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Brigance | Division ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To monitor progress toward IEP goals in reading and mathematics | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Aug. 19 to Nov. 7 April 8 to June 5 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| English Language Development (ELD) Common Assessments | Division ONLY for multilingual learners Winter ONLY for students below the state progress target the previous spring |
Speaking, Writing | To monitor progress in English language development | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Nov. 17 to Dec. 19 May 4 to June 12 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| iReady | State | Reading | To identify gaps in foundational academic skills and measure growth of skill development | Approx. 45 minutes per subject | Aug. 19 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Feb. 6 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of each non-writing assessment window |
| Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) | State | Mathematics | To identify gaps in foundational academic skills and measure growth of skill development | Approx. 45 minutes per subject | Sept. 2 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Jan. 28 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of each non-writing assessment window |
| Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT) | State ONLY students without a previous multi-domain ability score Spring ONLY for students undergoing spring screening for full time AAP services |
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) | To measure general intellectual ability and ability in verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative reasoning | Approx. 90 minutes | Oct. 14 to Nov. 14 Mar. 2 to Mar. 19 |
Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener | Division | Social-Emotional Learning Skills | To measure development of social-emotional learning, relationships, and well-being | Approx. 15 minutes | Oct. 6 to Oct. 31 Mar. 2 to Mar. 27 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests | State | Reading with Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW), Mathematics, Science | To measure knowledge of grade level content standards for state and federal accountability | Approx. 2 hours per subject | IRW only: March 9 to April 9 April 27 to June 3 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Systemwide Common Assessment | Division | Reading, Mathematic, Science | To measure development of content standard knowledge and skills | Approx. 30 minutes per subject | Following each instructional unit ( Reading ; Mathematics . Science ) | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) | State ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics, Science | To measure knowledge of aligned standards for state and federal accountability | Varies Approx. 5 to 40 minutes per session Total time 1-5 hours |
Feb. 23 to May 29 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of July |
| Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) | State ONLY students who took and failed the prior Spring SOL Reading test or had read aloud/audio accommodation for that SOL Reading test |
Reading | To identify gaps in foundational literacy skills and measure skill progress | Approx. 45 minutes | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Jan. 8 to Feb.20 |
Published in the Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| WIDA ACCESS for ELLS | State ONLY for English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law | Approx. 5 hours total | Jan. 20 to Mar. 13 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of the school year |
| WIDA Screener | State ONLY for potential English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law | Approx. 2 hours total | Within 14 days of entry from outside Virginia public schools | Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month |
* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates.
** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test.
| Test Name | Requirement Source | Content Tested | Purpose of Test | Time Needed* | Schedule** | Results Distribution |
| Academic and Career Planning Portfolio (ACPP) | State ONLY for students enrolled at elementary schools |
Career Interests | To document interests and skills supporting future career decisions | Varies Approx. 1 to 30 minutes per task |
Aug. 19 to June 17 | Incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Brigance | Division ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To monitor progress toward IEP goals in reading and mathematics | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Aug. 19 to Nov. 7 April 8 to June 5 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| English Language Development (ELD) Common Assessments | Division ONLY for multilingual learners Winter ONLY for students below the state progress target the previous spring |
Speaking, Writing | To monitor progress in English language development | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Nov. 17 to Dec. 19 May 4 to June 12 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Fairfax County Youth Survey | Division | Social Behaviors and Wellness | To examine trends in factors that influence student health and well-being | Approx. 30 minutes | Nov. 10 to Nov. 21 | Division results published from Fairfax County Government within approx. 6 months; no student level reporting |
| iReady | State | Reading | To identify gaps in foundational academic skills and measure growth of skill development | Approx. 1 hour per subject | Aug. 19 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Feb. 6 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Local Alternative Assessments (LAA) | State | Social Studies | To measure knowledge of grade level content standards in place of the SOL test | Varies Approx. 10 to 45 minutes per task | Sept. 29 to June 5 | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) | State Winter and Spring Geometry and Algebra 2 students ONLY required if scoring below 50th percentile on most recent MAP test |
Mathematics | To identify gaps in foundational academic skills and measure growth of skill development | Approx. 45 minutes | Sept. 2 to Oct. 3 Fall may begin Aug. 19 for 6th grade in a middle school Dec. 9 to Feb. 6 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT) | State ONLY students without a previous multi-domain ability score Spring ONLY for students undergoing spring screening for full time AAP services |
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) | To measure general intellectual ability and ability in verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative reasoning | Approx. 90 minutes | Oct. 14 to Nov. 14 Mar. 2 to Mar. 19 |
Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener | Division | Social-Emotional Learning Skills | To measure development of social-emotional learning, relationships, and well-being | Approx. 15 minutes | Oct. 6 to Oct. 31 Mar. 2 to Mar. 27 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests | State | Reading, Mathematics | To measure knowledge of grade level content standards for state and federal accountability | Approx. 2 hours per subject | April 27 to June 3 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Systemwide Common Assessment | Division | Reading, Mathematic, Science | To measure development of content standard knowledge and skills | Approx. 30 minutes per subject | Following each instructional unit ( Reading ; Mathematics . Science ) | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) | State ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To measure knowledge of aligned standards for state and federal accountability | Varies Approx. 5 to 40 minutes per session Total time 1-5 hours |
Feb. 23 to May 29 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of July |
| Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) | State ONLY students who took and failed the prior Spring SOL Reading test or had read aloud/audio accommodation for that SOL Reading test |
Reading | To identify gaps in foundational literacy skills and measure skill progress | Approx. 45 minutes | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Jan. 8 to Feb. 20 |
Published in the Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| WIDA ACCESS for ELLS | State ONLY for English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law | Approx. 5 hours total | Jan. 20 to Mar. 13 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of the school year |
| WIDA Screener | State ONLY for potential English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law | Approx. 2 hours total | Within 14 days of entry from outside Virginia public schools | Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month |
* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates.
** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test.
| Test Name | Requirement Source | Content Tested | Purpose of Test | Time Needed* | Schedule** | Results Distribution |
| Brief Screen for Adolescent Depression (BSAD) | Division | Mental Health and Wellness | To identify symptoms of depression | Approx. 10 minutes | Aug. 19 to Dec. 19 | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Brigance | Division ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To monitor progress toward IEP goals in reading and mathematics | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Aug. 19 to Nov. 7 April 8 to June 5 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| English Language Development (ELD) Common Assessments | Division ONLY for multilingual learners Winter ONLY for students below the state progress target the previous spring |
Speaking, Writing | To monitor progress in English language development | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Nov. 17 to Dec. 19 May 4 to June 12 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| iReady | State | Reading | To identify gaps in foundational academic skills and measure growth of skill development | Approx. 45 minutes | Aug. 19 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Feb. 6 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Local Alternative Assessments (LAA) | State | Social Studies | To measure knowledge of grade level content standards in place of the SOL test | Varies Approx. 10 to 45 minutes per task | Sept. 29 to June 5 | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) | State Winter and Spring Geometry and Algebra 2 students ONLY required if scoring below 50th percentile on their most recent MAP test or not previously tested |
Mathematics | To identify gaps in foundational academic skills and measure growth of skill development | Approx. 45 minutes | Aug. 19 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Feb. 6 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT) | State ONLY students without a previous ability score Spring ONLY for students undergoing spring screening for full time AAP services |
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) | To measure general intellectual ability and ability in verbal, nonverbal, and quantitative reasoning | Approx. 90 minutes | Oct. 14 to Nov. 14 Mar. 2 to Mar. 19 |
Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener | Division | Social-Emotional Learning Skills | To measure development of social-emotional learning, relationships, and well-being | Approx. 15 minutes | Oct. 6 to Oct. 31 Mar. 2 to Mar. 27 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests | State | Reading, Mathematics | To measure knowledge of course content standards for state and federal accountability | Approx. 2 hours per subject | April 27 to June 3 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Systemwide Common Assessment | Division | Reading, Mathematic, Science | To measure development of content standard knowledge and skills | Approx. 40 minutes per subject | Following each instructional unit ( Reading ; Mathematics . Science ) | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) | State ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To measure knowledge of aligned standards for state and federal accountability | Varies Approx. 10 to 40 minutes per session Total time 1-5 hours |
Feb. 23 to May 29 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of July |
| Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) | State ONLY students who took and failed the prior Spring SOL Reading test or had read aloud/audio accommodation for that SOL Reading test |
Reading | To identify gaps in foundational literacy skills and measure skill progress | Approx. 45 minutes | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Jan. 8 to Feb. 20 |
Published in the Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| WIDA ACCESS for ELLS | State ONLY for English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law | Approx. 5 hours total | Jan. 20 to Mar. 13 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of the school year |
| WIDA Screener | State ONLY for potential English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law | Approx. 2 hours total | Within 14 days of entry from outside Virginia public schools | Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month |
| World Language Performance Assessment for Language Students (WL-PALS) | Division ONLY for students Level 1-5, AP, IB, or DE world language courses |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive skills | Approx. 2 hours total | April 20 to June 17 | Incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians |
* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates.
** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test.
| Test Name | Requirement Source | Content Tested | Purpose of Test | Time Needed* | Schedule** | Results Distribution |
| Brigance | Division ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To monitor progress toward IEP goals in reading and mathematics | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Aug. 19 to Nov. 7 April 8 to June 5 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| English Language Development (ELD) Common Assessments | Division ONLY for multilingual learners Winter ONLY for students below the state progress target the previous spring |
Speaking, Writing | To monitor progress in English language development | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Nov. 17 to Dec. 19 May 4 to June 12 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Fairfax County Youth Survey | Division | Social Behaviors and Wellness | To examine trends in factors that influence student health and well-being | Approx. 30 minutes | Nov. 10 to Nov. 21 | Division results published from Fairfax County Government within approx. 6 months; no student level reporting |
| iReady | State | Reading | To identify gaps in foundational academic skills and measure growth of skill development | Approx. 45 minutes | Aug. 19 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Feb. 6 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Local Alternative Assessments (LAA) | State | Social Studies | To measure knowledge of grade level content standards in place of the SOL test | Approx. 10 to 45 minutes per task | Sept. 29 to June 5 | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) | State Winter and Spring Geometry and Algebra 2 students ONLY required if scoring below 50th percentile on their most recent MAP test or not previously tested |
Mathematics | To identify gaps in foundational academic skills and measure growth of skill development | Approx. 45 minutes | Aug. 19 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Feb. 6 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener | Division | Social-Emotional Learning Skills | To measure development of social-emotional learning, relationships, and well-being | Approx. 15 minutes | Oct. 6 to Oct. 31 Mar. 2 to Mar. 27 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests | State | Reading with Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW), Mathematics, Science | To measure knowledge of course content standards for state and federal accountability | Approx. 2 hours per subject | IRW only: Mar. 9 to April 9 April 27 to June 3 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Systemwide Common Assessment | Division | Reading, Mathematic, Science | To measure development of content standard knowledge and skills | Approx. 40 minutes per subject | Following each instructional unit ( Reading ; Mathematics . Science ) | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) | State ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Writing | To measure knowledge of aligned standards for state and federal accountability | Varies Approx. 15 to 45 minutes per session Total time 1-5 hours |
Feb. 23 to May 29 Social Studies and Writing Collections of Evidence (COE) only: Sept. 29 to June 5 |
Social Studies distributed to parents/ guardians by the end of the school year Reading/ Mathematics/ Science published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of July |
| Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) | State ONLY students who took and failed the prior Spring SOL Reading test or had read aloud/audio accommodation for that SOL Reading test |
Reading | To identify gaps in foundational literacy skills and measure skill progress | Approx. 45 minutes | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Jan. 8 to Feb. 20 |
Published in the Student Information System (SIS) ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| WIDA ACCESS for ELLS | State ONLY for English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law | Approx. 5 hours total | Jan. 20 to Mar. 13 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of the school year |
| WIDA Screener | State ONLY for potential English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law | Approx. 2 hours total | Within 14 days of entry from outside Virginia public schools | Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month |
| World Language Performance Assessment for Language Students (WL-PALS) | Division ONLY for students Level 1-5, AP, IB, or DE world language courses |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive skills | Approx. 2 hours total | April 20 to June 17 | Incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians |
* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates.
** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test.
| Test Name | Requirement Source | Content Tested | Purpose of Test | Time Needed* | Schedule** | Results Distribution |
| Brief Screen for Adolescent Depression (BSAD) | Division | Mental Health and Wellness | To identify symptoms of depression | Approx. 10 minutes | Aug. 19 to Dec. 19 | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Brigance | Division ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To monitor progress toward IEP goals in reading and mathematics | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Aug. 19 to Nov. 7 April 8 to June 5 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| English Language Development (ELD) Common Assessments | Division ONLY for multilingual learners Winter ONLY for students below the state progress target the previous spring |
Speaking, Writing | To monitor progress in English language development | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Nov. 17 to Dec. 19 May 4 to June 12 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) | Division ONLY for students in select English and math courses Winter and Spring ONLY for students taking Algebra 1 and any students not previously tested or below 50th percentile on their most recent MAP test |
Reading, Mathematics | To identify a current academic skill development and measure skill growth | Approx. 45 minutes per subject | Aug. 19 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Feb. 6 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener | Division | Social-Emotional Learning Skills | To measure development of social-emotional learning, relationships, and well-being | Approx. 15 minutes | Oct. 6 to Oct. 31 Mar. 2 to Mar. 27 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests | State ONLY students needing a test for federal participation or verified credit |
Mathematics, Science, History | To measure knowledge of course content standards for state and federal accountability | Approx. 2 hours per subject | Schedule based on course and graduation requirements Dec. 9 to Jan. 28 April 27 to June 3 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| State Performance-Based Assessments (PBAs) | State ONLY for students who need verified credit in a social studies course identified for PBAs |
History | To measure social studies disciplinary skills as part of a collection of evidence used to locally award verified credit toward graduation | Approx. 1-3 hours total for all required tasks | Sept. 29 to June 5 | Incorporated in performance communication to parents/guardians as part of final grades |
| Systemwide Common Assessment | Division ONLY for students in select courses |
Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, Earth Science | To measure development of content standard knowledge and skills | Approx. 40 minutes per subject | Algebra 1 , Geometry . Biology , and Earth Science ; Following each instructional unit | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| WIDA ACCESS for ELLS | State ONLY for English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law | Approx. 5 hours | Jan. 20 to Mar. 13 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of the school year |
| WIDA Screener | State ONLY for potential English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law | Approx. 2 hours total | Within 14 days of entry from outside Virginia public schools | Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month |
| World Language Performance Assessment for Language Students (WL-PALS) | Division ONLY for students Level 1-5, AP, IB, or DE world language courses |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive skills | Approx. 2 hours total | April 20 to June 17 | Incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians |
* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates.
** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test.
| Test Name | Requirement Source | Content Tested | Purpose of Test | Time Needed* | Schedule** | Results Distribution |
| Brigance | Division ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To monitor progress toward IEP goals in reading and mathematics | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Aug. 19 to Nov. 7 April 8 to June 5 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| English Language Development (ELD) Common Assessments | Division ONLY for multilingual learners Winter ONLY for students below the state progress target the previous spring |
Speaking, Writing | To monitor progress in English language development | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Nov. 17 to Dec. 19 May 4 to June 12 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Fairfax County Youth Survey | Division | Social Behaviors and Wellness | To examine trends in factors that influence student health and well-being | Approx. 30 minutes | Nov. 10 to Nov. 21 | Division results published from Fairfax County Government within approx. 6 months; no student level reporting |
| Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) | Division ONLY for students in select English and math courses Winter and Spring ONLY for students taking Algebra 1 and any students not previously tested or below 50th percentile on their most recent MAP test |
Reading, Mathematics | To identify a current academic skill development and measure skill growth | Approx. 45 minutes per subject | Aug. 19 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Feb. 6 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Preliminary SAT (PSAT) | Division | Reading, Logical Reasoning, Mathematics | To measure readiness for advanced coursework | Approx. 3 hours | Oct. 8 | Available through student College Board account and incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener | Division | Social-Emotional Learning Skills | To measure development of social-emotional learning, relationships, and well-being | Approx. 15 minutes | Oct. 6 to Oct. 31 Mar. 2 to Mar. 27 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests | State ONLY students needing a test for federal participation or verified credit |
Mathematics, Science, History | To measure knowledge of course content standards for state and federal accountability | Approx. 2 hours per subject | Schedule based on course and graduation requirements Dec. 9 to Jan. 28 April 27 to June 3 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| State Performance-Based Assessments (PBAs) | State ONLY for students who need verified credit in a social studies course identified for PBAs |
History | To measure social studies disciplinary skills as part of a collection of evidence used to locally award verified credit toward graduation | Approx. 1-3 hours total for all required tasks | Sept. 29 to June 5 | Incorporated in performance communication to parents/guardians as part of final grades |
| Systemwide Common Assessment | Division ONLY for students in select courses |
Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, Earth Science | To measure development of content standard knowledge and skills | Approx. 40 minutes per subject | Algebra 1 , Geometry . Biology , and Earth Science ; Following each instructional unit | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) | State ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Science | To measure knowledge of aligned standards for state and federal accountability | Approx. 15 to 45 minutes per session Total time 1-5 hours |
Feb. 23 to May 29 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of July |
| WIDA ACCESS for ELLS | State ONLY for English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law | Approx. 5 hours total | Jan. 20 to Mar. 13 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of the school year |
| WIDA Screener | State ONLY for potential English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law | Approx. 2 hours total | Within 14 days of entry from outside Virginia public schools | Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month |
| World Language Performance Assessment for Language Students (WL-PALS) | Division ONLY for students Level 1-5, AP, IB, or DE world language courses |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive skills | Approx. 2 hours total | April 20 to June 17 | Incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians |
* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates.
** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test.
| Test Name | Requirement Source | Content Tested | Purpose of Test | Time Needed* | Schedule** | Results Distribution |
| Brief Screen for Adolescent Depression (BSAD) | Division | Mental Health and Wellness | To identify symptoms of depression | Approx. 10 minutes | Aug. 19 to Dec. 19 | Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Brigance | Division ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To monitor progress toward IEP goals in reading and mathematics | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Aug. 19 to Nov. 7 April 8 to June 5 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| English Language Development (ELD) Common Assessments | Division ONLY for multilingual learners Winter ONLY for students below the state progress target the previous spring |
Speaking, Writing | To monitor progress in English language development | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Nov. 17 to Dec. 19 May 4 to June 12 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) | Division ONLY for students in select English and math courses Winter and Spring ONLY for students taking Algebra 1 and any students not previously tested or below 50th percentile on their most recent MAP test |
Reading, Mathematics | To identify a current academic skill development and measure skill growth | Approx. 45 minutes per subject | Aug. 19 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Feb. 6 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Preliminary SAT (PSAT) | Division | Reading, Logical Reasoning, Mathematics | To measure readiness for advanced coursework and eligibility for a National Merit Scholarship | Approx. 3 hours | Oct. 8 | Available through student College Board account and incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener | Division | Social-Emotional Learning Skills | To measure development of social-emotional learning, relationships, and well-being | Approx. 15 minutes | Oct. 6 to Oct. 31 Mar. 2 to Mar. 27 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests | State ONLY students needing a test for federal participation or verified credit Writing ONLY students with disabilities pursuing a special permission locally awarded verified credit |
Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, History | To measure knowledge of course content standards for state and federal accountability | Approx. 2 hours per subject | Schedule based on course and graduation requirements Dec. 9 to Jan. 28 Mar. 2 to Mar. 19 (Writing only) April 27 to June 3 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of each non-writing assessment window |
| State Performance-Based Assessments (PBAs) | State ONLY for students who need verified credit in a social studies course identified for PBAs |
History | To measure social studies disciplinary skills as part of a collection of evidence used to locally award verified credit toward graduation | Approx. 1-3 hours total for all required tasks | Sept. 29 to June 5 | Incorporated in performance communication to parents/guardians as part of final grades |
| Systemwide Common Assessment | Division ONLY for students in select courses |
English 11, Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, Earth Science | To measure development of content standard knowledge and skills | Approx. 40 minutes per subject | Dec. 1 to Dec. 19 for English 11 courses Following each instructional unit for Algebra 1 , Geometry . Biology , and Earth Science courses |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) | State ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To measure knowledge of aligned standards for state and federal accountability | Approx. 15 to 45 minutes per session Total time 1-5 hours |
Feb. 23 to May 29 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of July |
| WIDA ACCESS for ELLS | State ONLY for English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law | Approx. 5 hours total | Jan. 20 to Mar. 13 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of the school year |
| WIDA Screener | State ONLY for potential English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law | Approx. 2 hours total | Within 14 days of entry from outside Virginia public schools | Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month |
| WorkKeys | Division ONLY for students enrolled in English 11 who need verified credit in Writing |
Writing | To measure the ability to apply content knowledge to a real-world situation | Approx. 30-45 minutes per subject | Participation in one window based on preparation: Jan. 12-Feb. 6, Feb. 19-27, Mar. 16-27, April 20-24, or May 18-June 5 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the end of the window |
| World Language Performance Assessment for Language Students (WL-PALS) | Division ONLY for students Level 1-5, AP, IB, or DE world language courses |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive skills | Approx. 2 hours total | April 20 to June 17 | Incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians |
* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates.
** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test.
| Test Name | Requirement Source | Content Tested | Purpose of Test | Time Needed* | Schedule** | Results Distribution |
| Brigance | Division ONLY for identified students taught on an adapted curriculum |
Reading, Mathematics | To monitor progress toward IEP goals in reading and mathematics | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Aug. 19 to Nov. 7 April 8 to June 5 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| English Language Development (ELD) Common Assessments | Division ONLY for multilingual learners Winter ONLY for students below the state progress target the previous spring |
Speaking, Writing | To monitor progress in English language development | Approx. 15 minutes per test | Sept. 2 to Oct. 17 Nov. 17 to Dec. 19 May 4 to June 12 |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Fairfax County Youth Survey | Division | Social Behaviors and Wellness | To examine trends in factors that influence student health and well-being | Approx. 30 minutes | Nov. 10 to Nov. 21 | Division results published from Fairfax County Government within approx. 6 months; no student level reporting |
| Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) | Division ONLY for students in select English and math courses Winter and Spring ONLY for students taking Algebra 1 and any students not previously tested or below 50th percentile on their most recent MAP test |
Reading, Mathematics | To identify a current academic skill development and measure skill growth | Approx. 45 minutes per subject | Aug. 19 to Oct. 3 Dec. 9 to Feb. 6 April 13 to June 4 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Senior Survey | Division | Post-secondary planning | To identify students' preparations and plans for life after leaving high school | Approx. 45 minutes | April 8 to June 16 | Incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians |
| Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener | State | Social-Emotional Learning Skills | To measure development of social-emotional learning, relationships, and well-being | Approx. 15 minutes | Oct. 6 to Oct. 31 Mar. 2 to Mar. 27 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of the assessment window |
| Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests | State ONLY students needing a test for federal participation or verified credit Writing ONLY students with disabilities pursuing a special permission locally awarded verified credit |
Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Science, History | To measure knowledge of course content standards for state and federal accountability | Approx. 2 hours per subject | Schedule based on course and graduation requirements Dec. 9 to Jan. 28 Mar. 2 to Mar. 19 (Writing only) April 27 to June 3 |
Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the close of each non-writing assessment window |
| State Performance-Based Assessments (PBAs) | State ONLY for students who need verified credit in a social studies course identified for PBAs |
History | To measure social studies disciplinary skills as part of a collection of evidence used to locally award verified credit toward graduation | Approx. 1-3 hours total for all required tasks | Sept. 29 to June 5 | Incorporated in performance communication to parents/guardians as part of final grades |
| Systemwide Common Assessment | Division ONLY for students in select courses |
English 11, Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, Earth Science | To measure development of content standard knowledge and skills | Approx. 40 minutes per subject | Dec. 1 to Dec. 19 for English 11 courses Following each instructional unit for Algebra 1 , Geometry . Biology , and Earth Science courses |
Incorporated in ongoing classroom performance communication to parents/guardians |
| WIDA ACCESS for ELLS | State ONLY for English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure annual English language proficiency and progress in compliance with federal law | Approx. 5 hours total | Jan. 20 to Mar. 13 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab by the end of the school year |
| WIDA Screener | State ONLY for potential English learners |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To determine eligibility for English learner services, in compliance with federal law | Approx. 2 hours total | Within 14 days of entry from outside Virginia public schools | Distributed to parents/ guardians within approx. 1 month |
| WorkKeys | State ONLY for students who need verified credit in Writing |
Writing | To measure the ability to apply content knowledge to a real-world situation | Approx. 30-45 minutes per subject | Participation in one window based on preparation: Jan. 12-Feb. 6, Feb. 19-27, Mar. 16-27, April 20-24, or May 18-June 5 | Published in the SIS ParentVUE Documents tab within approx. 1 month of the end of the window |
| World Language Performance Assessment for Language Students (WL-PALS) | Division ONLY for students Level 1-5, AP, IB, or DE world language courses |
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening | To measure interpersonal, presentational, and interpretive skills | Approx. 2 hours total | April 20 to June 17 | Incorporated in ongoing performance communication to parents/guardians |
* The amount of time needed for testing varies by student. All times are estimates.
** Schedule dates represent the window of time during which tests may be given. Each school sets and communicates the specific date for each test.
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