Strong Start

K-12 Required Assessments

August–September: When students return to school 

K–8

Literacy:
DIBELS Beginning of Year (BOY) (grades K–8)

  • Test window: First 2–3 weeks of school, complete by September 30
  • Platform: Online (grades K–6) in mCLASS or paper/pencil (grades 7–8) in DIBELS Data System (DDS)

Math:
Unmodified math curriculum EOM/EOU assessments (grades K–8)

High School

Official ACT or SAT (grade 12, once in the fall):

  • Test window: Fall administration (see registration and administration dates for ACT or SAT)
  • Platform: ACT or College Board