State Mandated Assessments
NWEA Early Literacy Assessment
[Grades: K-2 | Fall] A universal screener that measures foundational reading skills and meets the requirements of Indiana law (SB 217). The screener is utilized along with other reading assessments to determine if a child needs additional support (intervention) in specific foundational reading skills. Though the results from the NWEA Early Literacy Screener can be used to predict possible signs of future reading difficulties, including characteristics of dyslexia, they are not a diagnosis of dyslexia or a reading disability.
ILEARN (Indiana Learning Evaluation Assessment Readiness Network)
[Grades: 3-8 | Spring] A state assessment that measures student achievement and growth in English/Language Arts (Grades 3-8), Math (Grades 3-8), Science (Grades 4, 6, and Biology), and Social Studies (Grade 5) according to Indiana Academic Standards. ILEARN is the summative accountability assessment for Indiana students.
ILEARN (Checkpoints 1-3)
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, students in grades 3 through 8 will participate in three new ILEARN Checkpoints throughout the year. These are designed to provide timely insights into their progress in English/Language Arts (ELA) and Math. Science and Social Studies will continue with their end-of-year assessments.
IREAD-3 (Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination)
[Grades: 2 & 3 | Spring] A state assessment that measures foundational reading standards and meets the requirements of state law (House Enrolled Act 1367).
WIDA ACCESS
[Grades: K-12 (Multilingual/English Language Learner students) | Winter] A state assessment that measures a student's current level of English proficiency and is also used for accountability purposes.
Locally Administered Assessments
NWEA MAPS
[Grades: K-2 | Fall, Winter, and Spring] An assessment that CAES has selected to measure what students know, inform what they're ready to learn next, and compare their results to other students nationwide.