Panorama
Panorama is a research-backed SEL survey that provides insights on nurturing a student's growth mindset, self-awareness, sense of belonging, safety, and engagement. It measures social-emotional strengths and opportunities to support improving and scaling SEL practices for the entire district.
Mandate: SSD
Assessment Time per Unit: 10
Max # of Units: 1
Max Total Time: 10
STAR Early Lit/Reading & Math (1st - 11th)
STAR provides a holistic approach to assessments, combining computer-adaptive assessments and curriculum-based measures. It aligns with CDE requirements for READ Act Compliance, and provides teachers with data necessary for individualized student instruction to meet grade level standards.
Mandate: SSD
Assessment Time per Unit: 30
Max # of Units: 2
Max Total Time: 60
Insights (formerly XSEL) (Elem)
Insights, formerly SELweb, is a performance-based direct Social Competency Assessment for students. It directly assesses critical skills with scored questions and game-based tasks. It provides benchmark, formative, summative, and cumulative data to support growth and guide instruction.
Mandate: SSD
Assessment Time per Unit: 30-45
Max # of Units: 1
Max Total Time: 30-45
AAPPL (2nd, 4th, 6th, 12th)
The ACTFL Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency in Languages assesses standards-based language learning across three modes of communication (Interpersonal, Interpretive, Presentational). It measures receptive and productive skills practiced in the classroom.
Mandate: SSD
Assessment Time per Unit: Elem: 30 / Sec: 90-180
Max # of Units: 1
Max Total Time: 30-180
ASVAB (11th/12th)
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-choice test that helps identify careers and predict academic and occupational success in the military.
Mandate: FED
Assessment Time per Unit: 3.5 hrs
Max # of Units: 1
Max Total Time: 3.5 hrs
TS Gold (PreK)
TS GOLD is an ongoing authentic assessment tool that improves preschool outcomes by informing instruction and decision-making. Teachers create individual learning plans for preschool students from this data.
Mandate: SSD
Assessment Time per Unit: Observation
Max # of Units: 3
Max Total Time: Observation
TS Gold (Kinder)
TS Gold supports CDE’s School Readiness program, enabling teachers to create responsive environments and targeted instruction opportunities for academic and developmental growth.
Mandate: CO
Assessment Time per Unit: Observation
Max # of Units: 5
Max Total Time: Observation
WIDA ACCESS
ACCESS is a computer-based English language proficiency assessment measuring listening, reading, speaking, and writing. It monitors and reports ELL progress toward English proficiency.
Mandate: FED & CO
Assessment Time per Unit: 30-65
Max # of Units: 4
Max Total Time: 170
NNAT3 Screener
The Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test measures reasoning and problem-solving skills regardless of language, culture, or socioeconomic background.
Mandate: CO
Assessment Time per Unit: 30
Max # of Units: 1
Max Total Time: 30
CMAS/CoAlt Math
The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) assesses mastery of the Colorado Academic Standards and measures how well students, schools, and districts are meeting those standards.
Mandate: FED & CO
Assessment Time per Unit: 60-90
Max # of Units: 3
Max Total Time: 270
CMAS/CoAlt Reading
The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) in reading evaluates student mastery of literacy standards and provides accountability measures for districts and schools.
Mandate: FED & CO
Assessment Time per Unit: 70-110
Max # of Units: 3
Max Total Time: 210
SAT / PSAT
The CO PSAT supports 9th and 10th graders in planning for college, while the CO SAT is a college entrance exam accepted nationwide.
Mandate: FED & CO
Assessment Time per Unit: PSAT 9 - 2hr 35 min / PSAT 10 - 2hr 55 min / SAT - 3hr 15min
Max # of Units: -
Max Total Time: -
PSAT / NMSQT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation. It is used for scholarship qualification and practice for the SAT.
Mandate: SSD
Assessment Time per Unit: 2hr 45 mins
Max # of Units: -
Max Total Time: -
AP & DP Exams
Advanced Placement exams and International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme (DP) exams for college credit and advanced placement.
Mandate: SSD
Assessment Time per Unit: 7
Max # of Units: -
Max Total Time: -
