Testing schedule (Access, ACT & MCA)
DATES
February 3 – February 28th – ACCESS (Grades 9 – 12)
March 11th – ACT (11th Graders)
March 3rd – May 9th – MCA’s (Grades 9 – 12)
ACCESS
The ACCESS for ELLs (ACCESS) is an assessment that measures English language proficiency in listening, reading, speaking, and writing as described in the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) standards. These standards have been adopted by Minnesota and address the language demands of the state’s academic content standards.
Who?
All English learners enrolled in grades K–12 in Minnesota public and charter schools take the ACCESS. Some students who have an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) and meet specific eligibility requirements may take the Alternate ACCESS
ACT
ACT Testing for 11th graders is Tuesday March 11th 8am in the main gym
Online Registration begins February 10th
MCA
* 10th-grade students are required to take the MCA Reading * 11th grade student are required to take the Math MCA * 9th- 12th grade students who have high school science class, are required to take the MCA Science
Any questions regarding testing please contact Scott Howell at: scott.howell@spps.org