We understand that assessments in public schools today can be confusing and sometimes a little overwhelming for parents. On this page we have provided some basic information for parents to understand the assessments given in Lake County schools. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s principal with any questions!
State Testing Windows for the 2025-2026 School Year
ACCESS for MLs Grades K-12 Jan. 12- Feb. 13, 2026 Required Federally
CMAS and CoAlt Required by the state
Math Grades 3/5/7 April 6-April 24, 2026
Math and ELA Grades 4/6/8 April 6-April 24, 2026
Science Grades 5/8/11 April 6-April 24, 2026
Social Studies Grade 7 April 6-April 24, 2026
PSAT Grades 9-10 April 13- April 24, 2026 Required by the state
SAT Grade 11 April 13- April 24, 2026 Required by the state
ACCESS Parent communications
Lake County School District Letter to parents are on weekly communication to families
Parent Communications:
Lake County Intermediate School Testing letter for 3-6th Grades
CMAS Testing Information can be found in weekly school communications found here: LCIS
LCHS Testing for 7-12th Grades
CMAS/PSAT/SAT Testing Information can be found in weekly school communications found here: LCHS
CCHS Testing letter
CMAS/PSAT/SAT Testing Information can be found in weekly school communications found here: CCHS
Additional Recourses from Colorado Department of Education
Fact Sheets and FAQs – Colorado Department of Education
Quick Reference on Federal and State Required Assessments
Link to Colorado Department of Education-Assessments
Assessment Policy links:
Grading/Assessment Systems (IKA)
Grading/Assessment Systems-Regulation (IKA-R)
Grading/Assessment Systems-Exhibit (IKA-E) (Opt Out form)
