Old Tappan Public Schools
Standardized Assessment Information
2026-2027
New Jersey school districts, charter schools, and renaissance school projects are required by statute (N.J.S.A. 18A: 7C-6.6) to annually notify parents or guardians by October 1 or within 30 days of any additional statewide student assessment or commercially developed standardized assessment that will be administered over the course of the school year. If specific details are not yet available, districts may insert “To Be Determined” (“TBD”).
Key:
- Number of Testing Administrations in District refers to the number of times a particular assessment will be offered during the school year.
- Testing Mode refers to how the assessment will be administered to students. The two modes are computer-based and paper-and-pencil. Some computer-based assessments allow students to take the assessment using paper and pencil. Be sure to inquire about the options if your child has a medical issue that would not allow them to take the assessment on the computer.
- Testing Time is the maximum amount of time allotted to students to complete the assessment. Most students finish well in advance of the allotted time.
- Testing Window is the period of time in which districts administer the assessment. It is not the actual number of days it takes a student to complete the assessment. School districts can choose the specific days within the window to administer the test. Please inquire with your district about the exact testing dates of the assessment.
- Results Available refers to the date districts receive individualized student results from the assessment. These results should be distributed to students, educators, and families as soon as possible.
The complete table is linked HERE. The table below is abbreviated.
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Assessment Subject Area (Linked Sample Questions)
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Grade Level Tested
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Requirement
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Testing Time Allotted per Student
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Testing Window
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Information for Parents/
Guardians Regarding the Assessment
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LinkIt Benchmark A Math and ELA
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1-8
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Local Assessment
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60 minutes
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September – October, 2026
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LinkIt Assessments
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Academic Placement for Social Studies and ELA
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Grade 8
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Local Northern Valley Assessment
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TBD
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Fall 2026 – subject to change
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Available upon request
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Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS)
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K-6
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State Required
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TBD
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September – October, 2026
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Parent Guide
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Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS)
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K-6
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State Required
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TBD
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April, 5 – May 28, 2027
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Parent Guide
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WIDA (ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs)
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All English Language Learners
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State Required
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No time limit
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February 1 – April 2, 2027
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Parent Handout
Provided in different languages.
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LinkIt Benchmark B Math and ELA
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1-8
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Local Assessment
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60 minutes
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January – February, 2027
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LinkIt Assessments
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Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT)
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Grades 2, and 5
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Component of the Gifted and Talented Screening
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TBD
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March, 2027
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CogAT Information
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Criterion-Referenced Tests (CRTs)
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5 - Math
6 - Health
6 - Math
7 -Science
7 - Pre-Algebra (if enrolled)
8-Algebra (if enrolled)
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Local Northern Valley Assessment
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5 - Math - 90 minutes
6 - Health - 50 minutes
6 - Math - 120 minutes
7 - Science - 80 minutes
7 - Math - 90 minutes
8 - Algebra - 40 minutes
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6 - Health -after each marking period
7 – Science and 8 – Algebra Winter 2026
All others-Spring 2027
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Contact
Dr. Laura Sullivan ([email protected])
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Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Year End (YE) Model
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Grades 3 through 8 students who are unable to access NJSLA
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State Required
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ELA-Avg. 70-90 min.
Math-Avg. 35-60 min.
Science-Avg 45-135 min.
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April 5 – May 28, 2027
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For more information please visit the Office of Assessments webpage
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NJSLA-Adaptive ELA/Math Administration
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Grades 3-8
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State Required
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ELA-
Grade 3-2 75-minute sections
Grades 4-8-2 90-minute sections
Math-
3 60-minute sections
(Subject to change)
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April 19 – May 21, 2027
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For more information please visit the Office of Assessments webpage
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NJSLA Science Administration
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Grades
5 and 8
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State Required
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4 45-minute sections (Subject to change)
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April 19 – May 21, 2027
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For more information please visit the Office of Assessments webpage
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NJSLA Assessment-Adaptive Algebra I
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Students enrolled in Algebra I
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State Required-High School Graduation Requirement to Pass
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2 90-minute sections (Subject to change)
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April 19 – May 21, 2027
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For more information please visit the Office of Assessments webpage
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NJSLA Assessment-Adaptive Geometry
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Students enrolled in Geometry
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State Required-High School Graduation Requirement to Pass
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2 90-minute sections (Subject to change)
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April 19 – May 21, 2027
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For more information please visit the Office of Assessments webpage
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LinkIt Benchmark C Math and ELA
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1-7
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Local Assessment
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60 minutes
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May – June, 2027
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LinkIt Assessments
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If a student is permitted extra time or any other accommodations by his/her IEP or 504 plan parents / guardians should contact the guidance office or Child Study Team for additional details on accommodations and accessibility options.
Updated: September 21, 2026