Statewide Assessment

2023-2024 Summative Assessment Test Dates

NSCAS Growth Fall Window
Aug 21 – Sep 29, 2023


NSCAS Growth Winter Window
Dec 4, 2023 – Jan 26, 2024

(Holiday Downtime Dec 25, 2023 – Jan 5, 2024)


NSCAS Growth & Science

Apr 1 – May 10, 2024

NSCAS Alternate Window
Apr 1 – May 10, 2024

Test Window 1 – Initial

Standard Administration (Paper): March 26, 2024
Accommodations Administration (Paper): March 26-29 & April 1-5, 2024
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online): March 26-29 & April 1-5, 2024


Test Window 2 – Initial and Make-up

Standard Administration (Paper): April 9, 2024
Accommodations Administration (Paper): April 9-12 & April 15-19, 2024
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online): April 9-12 & April 15-19, 2024


Test Window 3 – Make-up Only

Standard Administration (Paper): April 23, 2024
Accommodations Administration (Paper): April 23-26 & April 29-30, May 1-3, 2024
Standard & ACT-Authorized Accommodations (Online): April 23-26 & April 29-30, May 1-3, 2024

ELPA21 & ALT ELPA

Feb. 5, 2024 – March 15, 2024

Download a complete 2023-2024 NSCAS Testing Windows pdf (includes New/Exiting Student Cutoff Dates).

Download the 2024-2025 NSCAS Testing Windows.

RFI Publication – Statewide Assessment NDERFI240102


Public Comment: One Percent Alternate Assessment Waiver

2023-2024 One Percent Waiver Request

SEA Plan for Monitoring Districts One Percent Participation

NSCAS Summative Assessments

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Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow Website

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Updated February 12, 2024 10:47am