Assessment Overview

Your student's participation in statewide assessments helps to ensure that all learners have access to a high-quality education. Statewide testing provides valuable information that helps improve instruction, allocate resources, and support student success.

Testing sites will be secured by OpenEd; your family will be contacted to choose a date and a location from designated sites.

How To Find Assessment Info In-Platform

Note: We're still working on adding all of our assessment info into the platform, so you might not see everything right away.

Watch this short video for a bite-sized overview!

After logging into the OpenEd platform, click on the Assessments menu option from the lefthand sidebar.

On that page, you'll see a tile of information for each assessment that your student needs to take to remain in compliance with the program. Click on a tile to see an expanded view of that info.

Each tile includes a short description, the dates of the assessment's testing windows, and details on whether your student already has a testing date scheduled.

State-Specific Information

Minnesota

References Minnesota Department of Education's State Testing landing page for more information
No specific additional requirements or restrictions mentioned

For more information, please visit the Minnesota Department of Education's State Testing landing page.

Indiana

Students are required to participate as part of the Choice Scholarship Program
Specific restriction on personal Chromebooks for assessments unless managed according to state policies
References Indiana's Assessment Technology Policy

Indiana students are required to participate in state-mandated assessments as part of the Choice Scholarship Program.

For more information, visit the Indiana Department of Education's Assessment landing page.

Important: The state of Indiana does not permit personal Chromebooks to be used for assessments unless they are managed and configured according to specific state policies. Please see Indiana's Assessment Technology Policy for more information.

Oregon

Assessments are based on Oregon State Standards and WIDA English Language Development Standards
References Oregon Department of Education Statewide Assessments page

These assessments are based on the Oregon State Standards and the WIDA English Language Development Standards, which define what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. To learn more, please visit the Oregon Department of Education Statewide Assessments page.

Utah

Assessments are based on Utah Core Standards and WIDA English Language Development Standards
References USBE State Assessments page

These assessments are based on the Utah Core Standards and the WIDA English Language Development Standards, which define what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. To learn more, please visit the USBE State Assessments page.

Arkansas

References Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's Assessment landing page

For more information, please visit the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's Assessment landing page.

Montana

Assessments are based on the Montana Comprehensive Assessment System (MontCAS)
References Montana Office of Public Instruction resources

These assessments are based on the Montana Comprehensive Assessment System, which includes a suite of required statewide assessments aligned to Montana's academic content standards.

Kansas

Provides multiple specific resource links including assessment overview calendar, resources and contacts, and acronyms and abbreviations

For more information, please visit the links below:

Iowa

References Iowa Department of Education's Assessment & Testing landing page

For more information about Iowa's assessment and testing process, please visit the Iowa Department of Education's Assessment & Testing landing page.

Nevada

References Nevada Department of Education's Office of Assessments and includes assessment calendar
Clarifies that testing site arrangement applies only if test is taken in-person

For more information, take a look at:

If a test is taken in-person, testing sites will be secured by OpenEd; your family will be contacted to choose a date and a location from designated sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find assessment information in the OpenEd platform?

After logging into the OpenEd platform, click on the 'Assessments' menu option from the lefthand sidebar. You'll see tiles of information for each assessment your student needs to take, which you can click to see expanded details including testing windows and scheduling status.

Who arranges the testing sites for state assessments?

Testing sites are secured by OpenEd. Your family will be contacted to choose a date and location from designated sites. For some states like Nevada, this only applies if the test is taken in-person.

What information is included on each assessment tile in the platform?

Each assessment tile includes a short description of the assessment, the dates of the assessment's testing windows, and details on whether your student already has a testing date scheduled.

Are there any special technology requirements for state assessments?

Most states don't have specific technology restrictions, but Indiana does not permit personal Chromebooks to be used for assessments unless they are managed and configured according to specific state policies. Check your state's assessment technology policy for details.

Why are statewide assessments important?

Statewide testing provides valuable information that helps improve instruction, allocate resources, and support student success. Your student's participation helps ensure that all learners have access to a high-quality education.