State-by-state standards-based assessment guide
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Exam Timetable 2026–27
CCSS are academic standards—not one national exam. Search the attached workbook’s state assessment windows, publication status, local scheduling rules and official sources for 50 states plus Washington, D.C.
State Master timetable
Start here for the statewide assessment, grades, window summary, publication status and official source for each jurisdiction.
Workbook rows: 51 state-level records. Open the source details on any row to see every original field from Excel.
| State | Assessment | Subjects | Grades | Window summary | Start | End | Window type | Status | Exact local dates? | Source details |
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Detailed assessment windows
These rows add subject- or administration-specific detail beyond the State Master summary.
Workbook rows: 47. Dates may be state windows rather than exact student sessions.
| State | Assessment | Administration | Subject(s) | Grades | Start | End | Window / rule | Status | District scheduling | Source details |
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District and school scheduling
Use this section when a state window is not the exact date a student will test.
Workbook rows: 51. Each row explains how to get the local timetable.
| State | Assessment | State window / rule | Exact dates? | How to get the local timetable | Official source |
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How to use this CCSS timetable
The most useful planning step is matching a state window to the local district or school calendar.
1. Find your jurisdiction
Use State Master to locate the state or D.C., then note the assessment, grades, window summary and publication status.
2. Check detailed rows
Review Detailed Windows for subject-specific rules, sub-windows or administrations that the one-row state summary cannot show.
3. Confirm the local day
Use District Scheduling and the linked official source to find the exact district, school or LEA testing calendar.
- Record your state assessment and tested grades.
- Save the published window and status.
- Check whether your district chooses daily sessions.
- Open the official state source before publishing dates.
- Ask the school about accommodations and room details.
- Recheck the calendar for amendments before testing.
Sources and gaps
The workbook flags rows where the 2026–27 date is pending, TBD, local, or requires a current calendar check.
Rows flagged: 15. No unpublished date has been inferred.
| State | Assessment | Current information | Status | Reason / note | Official source |
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CCSS exam timetable FAQs
Answers to common questions about state standards-based assessment windows and local testing dates.
Is there one national Common Core exam?
No. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are academic standards, not a single national examination. Each state administers its own standards-based assessment.
What does this CCSS exam timetable show?
It maps each state’s 2026–27 statewide ELA and mathematics assessment, window or rule, publication status and the local scheduling step needed to find an exact student date.
How many jurisdictions are included?
The workbook covers 51 jurisdictions: all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
Which school year does this timetable cover?
The workbook covers the 2026–27 school year and is marked as of August 17, 2026.
Why does my state not have one exact test date?
Many states publish a testing window or rule and let districts, schools or LEAs choose the daily sessions inside it. The workbook intentionally does not invent local dates.
What is the difference between a statewide window and a local date?
A statewide window is the permitted period for testing. A local date is the specific day and session selected by a district or school within that rule.
What does “Published” mean?
Published means the state has published a 2026–27 window or rule in the workbook’s source material. Always check the linked official source for later amendments.
What do Tentative, TBD and Pending mean?
They indicate that the date is not final, is explicitly marked to be determined, is not yet indexed, or still requires a current state calendar check.
How do I find my state’s assessment?
Use the State Master search or state filter, then read the assessment name, grades, window summary, publication status and official source.
Which grades and subjects are covered?
The workbook records each state’s applicable grades and ELA/mathematics subjects. Requirements vary by state, so use the row for your jurisdiction rather than assuming one national grade pattern.
What is the Detailed Windows table?
It contains additional subject- or administration-specific windows for states where one State Master row is not enough to describe the schedule.
What is the District Scheduling table?
It explains whether exact district or school dates are required and gives the workbook’s recommended next step for finding them.
Are all dates in the workbook final?
No. The Publication Status column distinguishes published windows from tentative, pending, TBD and local-schedule situations.
How should I use the start and end dates?
Treat them as the state-level window boundaries. Your district or school may schedule a particular subject on one or more days inside that period.
Who confirms my exact testing day and room?
Your district, school or LEA does. The state timetable is the statewide reference; the local assessment calendar is the candidate-facing authority.
Can districts choose the daily testing sessions?
In many rows, yes. The workbook flags “District/School Exact Dates?” and explains when local scheduling is required.
Where can I verify a state’s latest assessment information?
Open the Official Source link in the relevant row, then confirm the current district or school calendar before making travel, attendance or revision plans.
How does CCSS context vary by state?
Some states use Common Core-aligned ELA/math standards, while others use their own state standards or standards-based equivalents. The workbook records the state-specific context rather than treating CCSS as one exam.
