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Upcoming 2025 Assessment Roadshow Dates
This event will cover assessment and accountability for 2025-2026.
October 7, 2025 – Tuesday 8:30am-12:00pm – Scottsbluff – 4215 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
October 8, 2025 – Wednesday 8:30am-12:00pm – Kearney – 3060 E 1st St, Kearney, NE 68847
October 15, 2025 – Wednesday 8:30am-12:00pm – Lincoln – 500 S 84th St, Lincoln, NE 68509
NSCAS Statewide Assessment Theory of Practice
The Nebraska Statewide Assessment Theory of Action serves as a guide, or rationale, for decision-making regarding Nebraska’s statewide assessment system. At the center of all decisions is the student and Nebraska educator.
Public Comment: One Percent Alternate Assessment Waiver
2025-2026 Summative Assessment Test Dates
NSCAS General
March 23 – May 1, 2026
NSCAS Alternate Window
March 23 – May 1, 2026
Test Event 1 – Initial
Standard Administration (Paper): March 24, 2026
Accommodations Administration (Paper): March 24-27; March 30-31; April 1-3, 2026
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online): March 24-27; March 30-31; April 1-3, 2026
Test Event 2 – Initial and Make-up
Standard Administration (Paper): April 7, 2026
Accommodations Administration (Paper): April 7-10; April 13-17, 2026
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online): April 7-10; April 13-17, 2026
Test Event 3 – Make-up Only
Standard Administration (Paper): April 21, 2026
Accommodations Administration (Paper): April 21-24; April 27-30; May 1, 2026
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online): April 21-24; April 27-30; May 1, 2026
ELPA21 & Alternative ELPA Window
January 26 – March 13, 2026
Download a complete 2025-2026 NSCAS Testing Window pdf (includes New/Existing Student Cutoff Dates).
RFP Publication – Statewide Assessment NDERFP240325
2026-2027 NSCAS Testing Windows Coming Soon
NSCAS Summative Assessments
Formative Assessment Supports Network
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