Assessments
CSI schools are required to administer national and state assessments annually. Additionally, schools must select interim achievement tests in ELA and mathematics to be administered at the beginning and end of each school year.
CSI’s Senior Assessment Specialist provides School Assessment Coordinators (SACs) training, technical assistance, and resources to ensure the proper administration of required assessments.
Contact
Kali Winn
Senior Assessment Specialist(303) 532-7403
State Assessment Windows Spring 2026
| Assessment | Test Administration Window | Students to Test |
| WIDA ACCESS | January 12 through February 13 | Multilingual Learners K through 12 |
| NAEP | January 26 through March 20 | Grades 4 and 8 at selected schools only |
| CMAS/CoAlt | April 6 through April 24 | Grades 3 through 8 and 11 |
| PSAT/SAT/High School CoAlt | April 13 through April 24 | Grades 9 through 11 |
School Assessment Coordinator Toolkit
- SAC Orientation Slides [pptx]
- SAC Guide [docx]
- CSI Required Trainings (LearnWorlds)
- Critical Deadlines [xlsx]
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State Assessment Calendar [docx]
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Staff Training Checklist [docx]
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Accommodation Crosswalk [xlsx]
- Accomodations Guidance
- Accomodations Training Slides [pptx]
State Assessments
WIDA ACCESS
All Multilingual Learners (NEP and LEP), including students with disabilities, are required to participate in the state English language proficency assessment. There are three participation options:
- WIDA ACCESS standard administration
- WIDA ACCESS with accommodations (for details, refer to the current year WIDA ACCESS accommodations manual)
- WIDA Alternate ACCESS for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities
CMAS
Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) is Colorado’s standards-based assessment designed to measure the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS). CMAS indicates the degree to which students have mastered the expectations of the CAS in each content area at the end of the tested grade level. CMAS results provide one measure of a student’s academic progress relative to the CAS.
CMAS tests in four content areas:
- English language arts/literacy (ELA)
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
PSAT & SAT
Students in grades 9-11 participate in the SAT Suite of Assessments each spring as part of the state’s accountability system. These college readiness exams are aligned to the Colorado Academic Standards (CAS) and provide information about students’ academic strengths and areas for growth.
- 9th grade students take the PSAT 8/9, which helps establish a baseline for college and career readiness.
- 10th grade students take the PSAT 10, which builds on prior learning and prepares students for the SAT.
- 11th grade students take the SAT, a college entrance exam accepted by all U.S. colleges and universities.
Platform
Guidance
Forms
Interim Assessments
Interim Assessment Analysis Reports
CSI provides individualized Interim Assessment Analysis Reports for any CSI school that would like a broader picture of their school’s performance on interim assessments. These reports contain customized analyses that mirror the state’s accountability system. Schools can use these reports to evaluate areas of growth and take appropriate actions to lead to systemic improvements.
CSI also provides one-on-one virtual trainings to help schools understand the various methods and analyses in their report.
For questions on interim assessment analysis or to request a report for your school, please contact CSI’s Chief of Authorization and Accountability, Ryan Marks.