Office Of Assessment
South Dakota public school students participate in annual summative testing in English language arts and mathematics. The results of these tests are included in the state accountability system. South Dakota also requires annual assessment of science and writing.
South Dakota Assessment Gateway: Online portal for SD ELA and Math, Science, and Science-Alt Assessments2022-23 Key Assessment Milestones Calendar
| Name of Required Assessment | Tested Grade Level | 2022-23 Test Window (all dates are tentative) |
|---|---|---|
| SD ELA and Math Assessments
Subject: English language arts, Math |
3-8, 11 | March 1 — May 5, 2023 |
| SD ELA and Math Alternate Assessments
Subject: English language arts, Math |
3-8, 11 Students with most severe cognitive disabilities |
March 13 — April 28, 2023 |
| SD Science Assessment
Subject: Science |
5, 8, 11 | March 1 — May 5, 2023 |
| SD Science Alternate Assessment
Subject: Science |
5, 8, 11 Students with most severe cognitive disabilities |
March 1 — May 5, 2023 |
| National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
Subject: Reading, Math, (every other year) |
4 and 8 | No required assessments in 2022-23 |
| SD English Language Proficiency Assessment (ACCESS 2.0)
Subject: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening |
K-12 | January 23 — February 24, 2023 |
Special Education- accommodations and supports
- Accommodation Memo
- Districtwide Assessment Policy Guidance
- Reading Passages (Gr 3-5)
- Reading Passages (Gr 6-11)
- Special Accommodation Consideration
- Print on Demand