Statewide Assessment

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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

2023-2024 One Percent Waiver Request

SEA Plan for Monitoring Districts One Percent Participation

2024-2025 Summative Assessment Test Dates

NSCAS Growth Fall Window
Aug 19 – Sep 27, 2024


NSCAS Growth Winter Window
Dec 2, 2024 – Jan 24, 2025

(Holiday Downtime Dec 29, 2024 – Jan 2, 2025)


NSCAS Growth & Science

March 24 – May 2, 2025

NSCAS Alternate Window
March 24 – May 2, 2025

Test Window 1 – Initial

Standard Administration (Paper): March 25, 2025
Accommodations Administration (Paper): March 25-28; March 31 & April 1-4, 2025
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online): March 25-28; March 31 & April 1-4, 2025


Test Window 2 – Initial and Make-up

Standard Administration (Paper): April 8, 2025
Accommodations Administration (Paper): April 8-11 & April 14-18, 2025
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online): April 8-11 & April 14-18, 2025


Test Window 3 – Make-up Only

Standard Administration (Paper): April 22, 2025
Accommodations Administration (Paper): April 22-25; April 28-30, & May 1-2, 2025
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online): April 22-25; April 28-30, & May 1-2, 2025

ELPA21 & ALT ELPA

Jan 27 – March 14, 2025

Download a complete 2024-2025 NSCAS Testing Windows pdf (includes New/Existing Student Cutoff Dates).

RFP Publication – Statewide Assessment NDERFP240325

NSCAS Summative Assessments

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Updated October 22, 2024 3:33pm