Welcome to Assessments
The Assessments Section is responsible for statewide assessment of students enrolled in Arizona public schools. The section works closely with educators in the development and administration of statewide assessments. All Arizona public schools, including district schools and charter schools, are required to properly administer state and federally mandated assessments.
Calendars for Statewide Testing
- Assessments Overview 2023-2024 - New 5-1-2023
- Assessments Overview 2022-2023 - 7-11-2022
- Detailed Testing Calendar 2022-2023 - 7-21-2022
2022-2023 Statewide Assessments Infographics
- AZELLA 2022-2023 - 8-15-2022
- Alternate Assessments 2022-2023 8-16-2022
- Statewide Achievement Assessments Overview updated 12-8-2022
- AASA updated 12-8-2022
- AzSCI - 8-15-2022
- Statewide High School Assessments - 8-15-2022
- ACT and ACT Aspire Comparison (2 pages) - 8-15-2022
- Reporting 4-26-2023
For information about the Kindergarten Entry Assessment, please visit the Early Childhood Kindergarten Entry Assessment webpage.
The Alternate Assessment Advisory Committee has developed new resources for all parents, families, and schools. Schools can:
- Post or link the resources on their Assessment homepage
- Share the documents (either electronically or printed) with their families during Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings
- Include the documents in presentations on Curriculum Nights or when Statewide Testing kicks off in Spring
Alternate Assessment Fact Sheet for Schools
From a parent's perspective, the resources include information that is necessary and helpful in understanding Statewide Assessments. The documents for parents have been translated into Spanish.
Alternate Assessment Fact Sheet for Parents
September 9, 2022 - An Overview for the 2022-2023 School Year - Video - PPT - PDF - FAQ (Webinar Chat Questions)
October 7, 2022 - ACT and ACT Aspire Scoring - Interpreting the Results - Video - PPT - PDF - FAQ (Webinar Chat Questions)
October 14, 2022 - Things to Know as a New District Test Coordinator - Video - PPT - PDF - FAQ (Webinar Chat Questions)
October 21, 2022 - Updates for the New Alternate English Language Proficiency Assessment - Video - PPT - PDF - FAQ (Webinar Chat Questions)
October 28, 2022 - Accessibility and Assessments - Video - PPT - PDF - FAQ (Webinar Chat Questions)
November 4, 2022 - AZELLA Tests Aligned to the 2019 English Language Proficiency Standards - Video - PPT - PDF - FAQ (Webinar Chat Questions)
November 18, 2022 - AzSCI Performance Level Descriptors - Video - PPT - PDF - FAQ (Webinar Chat Questions)
January 13, 2023 - Reducing Achievement Test Irregularities - Video - PPT - PDF - FAQ (Webinar Chat Questions)
February 24, 2023 - Accountability Updates - Video - PPT - PDF - FAQ (Webinar Chat Questions)
State Assessments
Achievement Assessments | Alternate Assessments | AZELLA | NAEP |
|---|---|---|---|
| AASA | MSAA | AZELLA | NAEP |
| AzSCI | EL/Special Ed Taskforce | International | |
| ACT/ACT Aspire | Alt ELPA |
