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.
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
CTP
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
Optional interim testing with Milestones.
Optional interim testing with Milestones.
Spring CTP
CTP is taken once a year in either the fall or spring. Spring CTP testing generally runs from March to mid-July.
Optional interim testing with Milestones.
Optional interim testing with Milestones.
Testing Dates
March 1, 2027 - July 19, 2027
Black Out Dates
July 20, 2027 - August 1, 2027
Testing Dates
Milestones
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
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