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Weld County School District Re-3J

Assessment

Assessment

 

A Meaningful Part of Student Learning and Instructional Planning

Assessments are an important tool educators use to understand student learning, monitor progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional strategies. At various points throughout the school year, students participate in required assessments that align with legislative requirements and district guidelines.

 

 

Timeline

Each required assessment is administered within a designated assessment window—a specific timeframe during which the assessment must be completed. While the window may span several days or weeks, the actual amount of time students spend testing varies by assessment.

The information below outlines each required assessment, including the assessment window, estimated testing time, how results are used to support instruction, and whether the assessment fulfills district, state, or federal requirements.

More information:

Weld Re-3J District Assessment Calendar

Colorado Department of Education Website

Accessing State Testing

Family Portal – Pearson

College Board – P/SAT

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Academic Progress

NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Reading and Math - Grades 2-8

  • Dates: Aug. 24-Sept. 14, Dec. 1-Dec. 17, Apr. 26-May 14

    Time for Administration: 1 hour per subject

    Purpose: Determine academic level and growth

    Days Testing: 28 day window

    Required by: District

    Use of Results: Class placement, instructional grouping, MTSS, Educator Effectiveness.

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS)

  • Dates: ELA/Math (Grd 3-8): Apr. 5-Apr. 23, CoAlt: Science & Social Studies (Grd 5, 8, 11): Apr. 5-Apr. 23

    Administration Time: Approximately 2.5 - 5.5 hours, depending on subject and grade level.

    Purpose: Elementary and Secondary Education Act and State Accountability

    Days Testing: Varies

    Required by: State and Federal

    Use of Results: Measure student performance and growth in the Colorado Academic Standards. Screen for academic programs and placement, Educator Effectiveness.

Preparatory Exam PSAT- Grade 9 - 10

  • Date: April 14 & 21 (makeup)

    Administration Time: 2.25 hours

    Purpose: Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids

    Days Testing: additional information about testing date requirements will be provided by CDE at a later time

    Required by: State

    Use of Results: Determine postsecondary readiness.

College Entrance Exam SAT - Grade 11

  • Date: April 14 & 21 (makeup)

    Administration Time: 2.25 hours

    Purpose: Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids

    Days Testing: additional information about testing date requirements will be provided by CDE at a later time

    Required by: State

    Use of Results: Determine postsecondary readiness.

Assessments for Unique Populations

  • Dates: Jan. 12-Feb. 12

    Time for Administration: 4 sections averaging from 35-60 minutes each

    Purpose: English Language Acquisition Proficiency and Growth

    Days Testing: 43 day window

    Required by: Federal

    Use of Results: Measures ELL students' progress in acquiring academic English in the areas of: social and instructional language, language of science, language of social studies, language of language arts and the language of math.

Dynamic Learning Maps (English Language Arts and Math) and CoAlt (Science and Social Studies) - Grades 3-11 Students with a Disability Qualifying for Alternate Assessments

  • Dates for grades 3-8 DLM: Apr. 5-Apr. 23

    Dates for grades 9-11 DLM: Apr. 5-Apr. 23

    CoAlt dates for grades 5, 8, 11: Apr. 5- Apr. 23

    Days Testing: Varies

    Time for Administration: Varies based on student need

    Required by: Federal

    Purpose: Elementary and Secondary Education Act and State Accountability

    Use of Results: Measure student progress toward meeting Extended Evidence Outcomes of the Colorado Academic Standards.

 

Weld County School District Re-3J 2026 Strategic Snapshot highlighting three categories of district performance: We Are Successful, We Are Progressing, and We Are Focused.Relationships strategic priority. Weld Re-3J emphasizes strong connections among students, staff, families, and the community. Key measures include 89% family satisfaction, 83% of staff reporting they feel valued, and 56% of students reporting a sense of belonging.Real Skills for Real Life strategic priority. Weld Re-3J focuses on academic foundations and real-world skills for success beyond graduation. Key measures include a 93.5% on-time graduation rate, 307 work-based learning opportunities, and a 49.7% state performance rating. The 2025 state rating was Accredited with Improvement Plan, with 63.5% for post-secondary readiness, 37.9% for academic achievement, and 48.1% for academic growth.Talented Workforce strategic priority. Weld Re-3J focuses on recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional educators and staff. Key measures include an 86% teacher retention rate, 81% educator job satisfaction, and 65.8% satisfaction with professional learning.Weld Re-3J strategic snapshot summary featuring three key areas of success: Relationships with 89% family satisfaction, Real Skills for Real Life with a 93.5% on-time graduation rate, and Talented Workforce with an 86% teacher retention rate.