Your student’s participation in Arkansas’ statewide assessments helps to ensure that all learners have access to a high-quality education. Statewide testing provides valuable information that helps improve instruction, allocate resources, and support student success.
For more information, please visit the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education's Assessment landing page.
Testing sites will be secured by OpenEd; your family will be contacted to choose a date and a location from designated sites.
Take a look at the table below for an overview of Arkansas’ assessments and which grades they affect.
Assessment name | Which grades are eligible to take this assessment? | What is this assessment? | When is this assessment given? | Virtual or in-person? |
Dyslexia Screener | Grades K-3 | This assessment’s goal is to meet the educational needs of students who exhibit the characteristics of dyslexia. | August 13 - Sep. 12th | In-person |
Literacy Screener | Grades K-3 | This assessment’s goal is to identify areas in literacy where your student may benefit from additional support. | August 13 - Sep. 12th | In-person |
Math Screener | Grades K-2 | This assessment’s goal is to identify areas in math where your student may benefit from additional support. | August 13 - Sep. 12th | In-person |
ATLAS Math/ELA/Science | Grades 3-8 | The ATLAS end-of-year summative assessment is used to assess all Arkansas public school students in grades 3-8 in the content areas of English Language Arts (ELA), mathematics, and science. | April 13 - May 15 | In-person |