2025-2026 Sibley East Testing Assessments Calendar & Descriptions
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2025-2026 Sibley East Testing Assessments Calendar & DescriptionsSibley East Public Schools
Assessments & Testing
Information for families about Minnesota statewide assessments, testing windows, and how assessment results are used as one part of understanding student learning.
Testing Quick Links
For the most current statewide testing information, Sibley East families can use these Minnesota Department of Education resources.
MDE Family Testing Information
Statewide testing information written for students and families.
2026–2027 State Testing Calendar
Current statewide testing windows from the Minnesota Department of Education.
MCA & Alternate Assessment Information
Family information about Minnesota's standards-based assessments.
Minnesota Statewide Assessments
Official information about Minnesota tests, English learner assessments, and college entrance exam requirements.
Sibley East Assessment Resources
Current Sibley East assessment calendars, participation information, and family resources in English and Spanish.
READ Act Participation Guide and Refusal Information
Review READ Act participation and refusal information.
READ Act Participation Guide and Refusal InformationACCESS for ELLs
Family information about the ACCESS for ELLs assessment in English and Spanish.
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)
Family information about the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments in English and Spanish.
Statewide Assessment Participation Guides
Parent and guardian participation and refusal information in English and Spanish.
Why Students Take Assessments
Assessments provide information about student learning and academic progress. Minnesota statewide assessments measure student learning of the Minnesota Academic Standards or progress toward English language proficiency standards.
No single test gives a complete picture of a student. Assessment results are one source of information and should be considered along with classroom work, teacher observations, assignments, projects, and other evidence of student learning.
Minnesota Statewide Assessments
The statewide assessment a student takes depends on grade level and individual eligibility.
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA)
The MCA measures student learning of Minnesota Academic Standards in reading, mathematics, and science.
- Reading: Grades 3–8 and 10
- Mathematics: Grades 3–8 and 11
- Science: Grades 5 and 8, and once in high school
Alternate State Assessments
Students receiving special education services who meet Minnesota's alternate-assessment eligibility requirements may take an alternate assessment instead of the MCA.
The applicable assessment may be the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) or Alternate MCA, depending on subject and state assessment transition.
WIDA ACCESS
English learners take the WIDA ACCESS assessment to measure progress toward English language proficiency.
WIDA Alternate ACCESS
Eligible English learners receiving special education services may take WIDA Alternate ACCESS when they meet the applicable participation criteria.
2026–2027 Statewide Testing Windows
The Minnesota Department of Education establishes statewide testing windows. Sibley East determines specific testing dates within those windows and communicates building-specific schedules to families.
| Assessment | State Window Begins | State Window Ends |
|---|---|---|
| WIDA ACCESS and WIDA Alternate ACCESS | February 1, 2027 | March 26, 2027 |
| Reading & Mathematics MCA; Reading & Science Alternate MCA; Mathematics MTAS | March 8, 2027 | May 7, 2027 |
| Science MCA | March 8, 2027 | May 14, 2027 |
View the official 2026–2027 Minnesota statewide testing calendar.
Understanding Assessment Results
A Snapshot of Learning
Statewide assessments show student performance on the standards at the time of testing. They do not represent everything a student knows or can do.
One Part of the Picture
Schools use statewide assessment data together with classroom assessments, assignments, projects, and other evidence of learning.
School & District Information
When results are viewed across groups of students, they can help schools and districts examine patterns in student learning and educational opportunities.
Sibley East Testing Information
Specific Sibley East testing dates, building schedules, and information about district or classroom assessments may vary by school year and grade level. Families should watch school communications for local testing details.