State Mandated Testing
Important Information Regarding State Assessments
DCSD District Assessment Dates 2025-2026
CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) & CoAlt
CMAS and CoAlt are the assessments that are mandated by the Colorado Department of Education. CMAS is given to our 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders. All 3rd-6th students take the Math and English Language Arts assessments. Additionally, 5th grade takes a science assessment and 4th grade will participate in the social studies assessment.
Eldorado's CMAS testing schedule 2025-2026 (subject to change)
Eldorado Testing Information (HB 15-1323)
Important information for the 2025-2026 school year:
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Students who qualify for the paper-based assessment must have an active IEP/504 plan and a documented disability that directly impacts their access to computerized technology and therefore prevents their access to the digital assessment (e.g., epilepsy, other seizure disorder, neurological disorder that prevents access to computerized technology, etc.) HB 25-1278
State Assessment Excusal Form Walkthrough Parent/Guardian
*Please complete by December 19, 2025*