Testing Seasons
CTP and Milestones testing is completed within specific testing seasons. Testing cannot take place outside of these testing dates or during black out dates. You can choose the testing options that fit your school’s calendar.
Testing Options
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CTP is administered once a year. Milestones are administered up to three times a year. When both CTP and Milestones are administered, Milestones are administered only twice a year.
CTP + Milestones
CTP can be paired with Milestones for testing in the fall, winter, and spring.
or
CTP Only
CTP can be administered as a standalone assessment for testing in the fall or spring.
Milestones Only
Milestones can be administered as a standalone assessment for interim testing in the fall, winter, and spring.
Testing Dates
CTP + Milestones
CTP is administered once a year. You can choose the testing season that fits your school’s calendar. Milestones are taken twice a year when paired with CTP.
Fall CTP + Milestones
When CTP is administered in the fall, Milestones are administered in the winter and spring.
Testing Window
August 3, 2026 - February 19, 2027
Black Out Dates
February 20 - February 28, 2027
Testing Window
December 1, 2026 - March 26, 2027
Black Out Dates
March 27 - April 4, 2027
Testing Window
April 5, 2027 - July 19, 2027
Black Out Dates
July 20 - August 1, 2027
Spring CTP + Milestones
When CTP is administered in the spring, Milestones are administered in the fall and winter.
Testing Window
August 3, 2026 - November 20, 2026
Black Out Dates
November 21 - November 30, 2026
Testing Window
December 1, 2026 - March 26, 2027
Black Out Dates
March 27 - April 4, 2027
Testing Window
March 1, 2027 - July 19, 2027
Black Out Dates
July 20, 2027 - August 1, 2027
Testing Dates
Milestones Only
Milestones are administered up to three times a year when used as a standalone assessment—in the fall, winter, and spring. When paired with CTP, Milestones are administered twice a year.
Milestones
Milestones are administered in the fall, winter, and spring when used as a standalone assessment.
Testing Window
August 3, 2026 - November 20, 2026
Black Out Dates
November 21 - November 30, 2026
Testing Window
December 1, 2026 - March 26, 2027
Black Out Dates
March 27 - April 4, 2027
Testing Window
April 5, 2027 - July 19, 2027
Black Out Dates
July 20 - August 1, 2027
Testing Dates
CTP Only
CTP is administered once a year. You can choose the testing season that fits your school’s calendar. Spring testing assesses learning from the current school year; fall testing assesses learning from the previous school year. CTP can be paired with Milestones for additional interim testing throughout the school year.
Fall CTP
CTP is taken once a year in either the fall or spring. Fall CTP testing generally runs from August to mid-February.
Testing Dates
August 3, 2026 - February 19, 2027
Black Out Dates
February 20 - February 28, 2027
Spring CTP
CTP is taken once a year in either the fall or spring. Spring CTP testing generally runs from March to mid-July.
Testing Dates
March 1, 2027 - July 19, 2027
Black Out Dates
July 20, 2027 - August 1, 2027
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