Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP)

Applicable Federal/State Law*

These tests are administered in accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 and T.C.A. §49-1-602 pertaining to district and school accountability.  Modified assessments in Braille and Large Print are also provided in accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 1990.

ACH Grades 3-8 and EOC - is required by all students in Grades 3-12 per Federal/State Law*

This includes English language arts, math, science for grades 3-8, social studies for grades 6-8, and High School Algebra I & II, Geometry, English I & II, Biology, and US History.

Purpose & Use

These tests are given to measure how much a student grows academically over the duration of the course.  The new format in English language arts and math will measure student understanding of our current state standards, not just basic memorization and test-taking skills.

Administration Dates

 

EOC (computer-based)

Fall - December 2 to December 19, 2024
Spring - April 14 to May 6, 2025

ACH Grades 3-8

Grades 3-5 - April 14 to May 2, 2025 (paper-based)
Grades 6-8 - April 14 to May 6, 2025 (computer-based)

Results to Parents & Students

A quick score is provided to the district for use in final grades.  Individual student reports are received in mid- to late-July and sent home with the students in August/September.


TCAP-Alt ELA & Math - are required for select students with disabilities (who qualify for the alternate assessment) in grades 3-8 and grade 11 per Federal/State Law*

This includes English language arts and math for grades 3-8 and grade 11.

Purpose & Use

This assessment is administered to students with the most severe cognitive disabilities to measure academic achievement against modified, more accessible academic standards.

Administration Dates

Fall - September 9 to December 6, 2024 (computer-based)
Spring - February 3 to April 25, 2025 (computer-based)

Results to Parents & Students

Scores are received in mid- to late-July and Individual Student Reports are sent home in August/September.  Results may be discussed during the student's IEP meeting.

TCAP-Alt Science & Social Studies - are required for select students with disabilities (who qualify for the alternate assessment) in grades 3-8 and grade 10 per Federal/State Law*

This includes science for grades 3-8, social studies for grades 6-8, and Biology for grade 10.

Purpose & Use

This assessment is administered to students with the most severe cognitive disabilities to measure academic achievement against modified, more accessible academic standards.

Administration Dates

TCAP-Alt - March 10 to April 25, 2025 (paper-based)

Results to Parents & Students

Scores are received in mid- to late-July and Individual Student Reports are sent home in August/September.  Results may be discussed during the student's IEP meeting.

ELPA21 - is required for all English Language Learner students in grades K-12

ELPA21 consists of four tests to evaluate English Proficiency.  Title III of the No  Child Left Behind Act of 2001 requires states to administer an assessment designed to measure students' progress in "...attaining proficiency, including a child's level of comprehension, speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English".

Administration Dates

February 3 to March 14, 2025 (updated 12/11/2024)

Results to Parents & Students

Individual performance reports are received in June and sent home in August/September