Washington state requires all districts to administer the Smarter Balanced assessments each spring. These tests:

• Measure how well students are meeting College and Career Readiness Standards
• Help teachers, schools, and districts identify which students need more support
• Cover Math and English Language Arts (ELA)
• Take about 3-4 hours per subject
• Are given to students in grades 3 through 8 and 10
• Are required for federal and state accountability

Accommodations for the SBA

A limited amount of accommodations are available for state testing per a student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 plan.  The accommodations must be indicated in the state assessments section of the student’s IEP or 504 plan.  Not all in-class daily accommodations are permitted on state assessments.  OSPI provides an annual document that indicates approved tools, supports, and accommodations for state assessments.

Testing Schedule at LSK8

*3rd-5th Grade Schedule

Tuesday, April 23	3-5th grades ELA PT
Wednesday, April 24	3-5th grades ELA CAT
Tuesday, April 30	3-5th grades Math PT
Wednesday, May 1	3-5th grades Math CAT
Tuesday, May 7 & Wednesday May 8	5th grade WCAS (Science)

*6th-8th Grade Schedule

Thursday, April 25	6-8th grades ELA PT
Friday, April 26	6-8th grades ELA CAT
Thursday, May 2	6-8th grades Math PT
Friday, May 3	6-8th grades Math CAT
Tuesday, May 7 & Wednesday May 8	8th grade WCAS (Science)

Make up testing for the SBA will be May 13-17 (Mon-Fri)

Make up testing for WCAS will be May 20-22 (Mon-Tue)