Statewide Assessment

News & Notes

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

2024-2025 One Percent Waiver Request

SEA Plan for Monitoring Districts One Percent Participation

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

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Other NDE Resources

AQUESTT Accountability 

Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow Website

Nebraska Education
Profile

Nebraska Education Profile Page Logo

Advisor

Adviser Website

NDE Bulletins

Nebraska Department of Education Bulletin Page

Updated June 30, 2025 10:45am