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Click HERE for New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA) dates/times for Spring 2024
NJSLA
Grades 3-8 English Language Arts: May 6-7
Grades 3-8 Mathematics May 8-10
Grades 5 and 8 Science: May 13-16
ACCESS for ELLs
February 5 - March 29
NJSLA
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) requires that ALL Grade 3-8 students in the State’s public school system participate in state-mandated assessments. The New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJSLA) is used to assess students in the content areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics for Grades 3-8, and Science for Grades 5 and 8. These state assessments are computer-based, and are aligned with the standards for student learning in New Jersey, known as the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
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ACCESS for ELLS 2.0
The ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 is used to monitor the progress of English as a Second Language students in their acquisition of the English Language. This assessment is comprised of four units, each assessing one of the four language domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The assessment integrates the content areas of English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Parent information on ACCESS for ELLs 2.0 provided in different languages
Parent Handout - English
Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM)
The DLM is an alternate assessment, designed for students with the most significant disabilities. This computer-based assessment is available in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) are the result of collaboration between the University of Kansas, New Jersey, and other states. Parents of students participating in the DLM can obtain additional information through their child’s Case Manager, teacher, or the links below.