FASTBRIDGE: The FastBridge Screeners checks the student’s performance three times a year for
all students in grades K-8 This screening allows teachers to know where a student’s strengths
are; or what help may be needed in any specific areas. Teachers use this information to help
guide individual and group instruction in the classroom.
ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS for ELLs® is a standards-based, criterion referenced English
language proficiency test designed to measure English language learners’ social and academic
proficiency in English. It assesses social and instructional English as well as the language
associated with language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The assessment
provides information that can be used to enhance instruction and learning for English Learners.
MCA and MTAS: Each spring, the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) administers
statewide assessments. The tests (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment -MCA) are reading,
mathematics, and science standards-based assessments used to meet federal and state
legislative requirements. These assessments measure achievement of the Minnesota Academic
Standards. They are designed to provide the state, districts, and schools with a snapshot of
student progress towards meeting the Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards. Reading and Math
tests are administered to grades 3-8. Science tests are administered to grades 5 and 8.
Below is our tentative timeline for testing.
Assessment Dates for 2024-2025:
FastBridge Screener
Sept 3 and 4: Kindergarten and First Grade Assessment
Sept. 4 – Oct. 1: Fall Grade 2-8
Jan. 6 – Jan. 31: Winter Grade K-8
May 5 – May 23: Spring Grade K-8
MCA and MTAS testing:
March 24 – April 18: Reading Gr. 3-8
April 7 – May 2: Math Gr. 3-8
April 26 -May 2: Science Gr. 5 and Gr. 8
ACCESS AND ALTERNATIVE ACCESS Testing: – Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking
February 3 – March 6: ACCESS Gr. K-8:
February 24 – March 6: Alternate ACCESS Gr. K-8
