State Mandated Testing
State Mandated Testing Information:
State Mandated Testing 2025-2026
Dear Wildcat Families,
Below you will find links to information and policies on Colorado state testing. Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) is one assessment used to assess the progress of our students and our school. Our staff analyzes the results of these assessments to improve the effectiveness of our curriculum and instructional practices. Please reach out with any questions or if you would like further details on testing at Redstone.
Sincerely,
Heather Kuzma
Wildcat Elementary, Assistant Principal
School Assessment Coordinator
hekuzma@dcsdk12.org
Parent Resources:
- DCSD Board Policy IK: State Mandated Assessments
- 2025-2026 District Assessment Schedule
- State Assessment Excusal Parent/Guardian Walkthrough Form
- HB 15-1323_WME
- Mandatory Transition to Digital Testing: Spring 2026
Effective Spring 2026, all standardized assessments will be administered digitally. The use of paper-and-pencil testing will be eliminated, with the exception of specific, pre-approved accommodations:
- Health Related Need: A neurological condition (e.g., recent concussion), a seizure disorder, or another health condition that limits access to a computer
- Specialized Equipment: A need for Braille or large print materials
- Equipment Incompatibility: Students whose essential adaptive equipment cannot be used with the testing device.
- Safety Risk: A disability that prevents safe use of testing devices