Assessment Unit
201 East Colfax Avenue
Room 502
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-6929
Fax: 303-866-6680
Email: assessment@cde.state.co.us
Important Announcements
- Submit a Question about the Assessment Data Collection
The state board of education will hold a study session concerning assessments and related data collection on Thursday, March 12. CDE staff will respond to questions from the board and pre-submitted questions from the public. Questions can be submitted through Monday, March 2. - Results Available for CMAS and CoAlt Science and Social Studies Assessments
- Spring 2014 CMAS Technical Updates
- Assessment Windows for 2014-2015
- Qualifying for the Spanish Language Arts Assessment
- Learn more about the Standards and Assessment Task Force established through House Bill 14-1202.
- Assessment Implementation Study information is available.
- Mathematics Assessment Options for 2014-2015, a chart of the possible PARCC mathematics assessments students may take, based on their current grade, in school year 2014-2015 is now available.
- Basic Skills College Placement Assessment information is available.
Colorado Measures of Academic Success
- Science and Social Studies - General
- Science and Social Studies - Alternate
- PARCC
- Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) - Alternate
- CMAS System Status
Frequently Requested Information
Assessment Windows
Assessment Timeline
2014 - 2015 School Year
- New English Language Arts and Mathematics Assessment (PARCC assessment expected, computer based)
- CMAS: Science and Social Studies
- New Alternate English Language Arts and Mathematics Assessment (DLM assessment expected)
- CoAlt:Science and Social Studies
- CO ACT
- ACCESS for ELLs
Expanding Student Learning
When we intentionally integrate...
- Coherent and rigorous academic standards
- Innovative and engaging learning options
- Supported and effective educators
- Aligned and meaningful assessments
- Statewide and district accountability
