| Name of Required Assessment | Tested Grade Level | 2020-21 Test Window (all dates are tentative) |
| SD ELA and Math General Education Assessments Subject: English language arts, Math |
3-8, 11 | March 8 – May 7, 2021 |
| SD ELA and Math Alternate Assessments Subject: English language arts, Math |
3-8, 11 Students with most severe cognitive disabilities |
March 15 – April 30, 2021 |
| South Dakota Science Subject: Science |
5, 8, 11 | March 8 – May 7, 2021 |
| South Dakota Science Alt Subject: Science |
5, 8, 11 Students with most severe cognitive disabilities |
March 8 – May 7, 2021 |
| National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Subject: Reading, Math, (every other year) |
4 and 8 | To Be Determined |
| WIDA EL Assessments (ACCESS) Subject: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening |
K-12 | Jan. 25 -Feb. 26, 2021 |
| Home School Students Subject: Reading and Math |
4, 8, and 11 | March 22-April 16, 2021 (state provided assessment) |
