Test Administration Windows
The table below shows the 2024-25 statewide test administration window for each assessment. LEAs may assess students at any time within the published window for each assessment. However, it is best practice to shorten schools’ test windows to be as efficient as possible. A shorter test window reduces the burden on instructional and staff time and limits the potential impact on test security.
Assessment | 2024-25 Statewide Test Window |
NAEP (selected schools only) |
LTT Age 13: Oct. 7 – Dec. 13, 2024 |
ACCESS for ELLs | Feb. 10 - March 21, 2025 |
MSAA & DLM | March 10 - April 25, 2025 |
DC CAPE DC ELA, DC Math, DC Science |
March 31 - May 23, 2025 (March 31 - May 16, 2025: paper accommodation window) |
2024-25 School Year Test Administration Trainings
Training Resources
The OSSE ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of Assessments will release the Coordinating Statewide Assessments Handbook for the 2024-25 school year. The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of DC statewide summative assessments. It contains general information and additional resources for LEA Assessment Managers to reference while preparing for test administration.
The assessment administration training schedule for each month of the 2024-25 school year administration season will be coming soon.
- MSAA Test Coordinator Training (February 2025)
- 2024-25 DC CAPE Closeout Procedures Training (April 2025)
2024-25 Assessment Readiness Guides
The OSSE ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of Assessments has developed two-page readiness guides for each of the statewide assessment programs. These guides provide a high-level overview of activities associated with the administration of each assessment program.
Next Generation Assessments (NGA) Meetings
To register for a training or view a previously recorded training, please use the links at the bottom of the page or contact or contact [email protected].
Test Security Training
OSSE’s ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ of Assessments is developing a series of test security and test integrity training modules for the 2024-25 administration of statewide assessments.
These training modules detail expectations for establishing and maintaining security during the administration of statewide assessments. The complete viewing of the modules is required for all LEA Assessment Managers, LEA Test Coordinators, and Nonpublic School Test Coordinators, including those responsible for overseeing ACCESS for ELLs, Alternate ACCESS, MSAA, DLM, and DC CAPE administration. All coordinators are required to complete the OSSE Test Security Training modules and pass the associated quiz. A score 80% or higher on the quiz will serve as the official attendance and completion of 2024-25 OSSE Test Security Training.
The Test Security Training modules can be found here.
While these required test security training modules are intended for assessment points of contact at the LEA level, the resources and information provided in these modules can be adapted by LEAs to train authorized personnel at the school level, inserting LEA- or school-specific policies as applicable.
Test Administration Customer Support
When technical support is needed, it is important that the Test Coordinators contact the assessment vendor.
For support with urgent incidents or policy questions, contact the OSSE Assessment Hotline at (202) 304-3269.
Contacts for Support
OSSE Support Tool:
OSSE Assessment Hotline: (202) 304-3269
OSSE Email: [email protected]