Resources for EDUCATORS and FAMILIES to better understand the schedule and format of Ohio’s State Tests (OSTs), and how to help our children prepare for excellence!
2025-2026 STATE TESTING
TEST SECURITY PROVISIONS 2025-2026 This information is posted for all staff on Teacher Tools and provided at each testing window.
2026-2027 Schedule for Ohio’s State Tests:
KRA - July 1, 2026 - September 21, 2026
AASCD: February 22, 2027 - April 16, 2027
OELPA: February 1, 2027 - March 26, 2027
ACT: February 24, 2027
Fall 3rd Grade ELA: October 21 & 22, 2026
Spring 2027 Test Administration Windows
3rd - H.S. ELA: March 31, 2027 - April 20, 2027
3rd - H.S. Math / Science / Social Studies: April 13, 2027 - May 3, 2027
PORTAL TO ALL TESTING RESOURCES & THE TEST ADMINISTRATION PORTAL
Ohio Department of Education TESTING Page
Ohio’s Learning Standards and supporting resources.
