Dear Parent/Guardian,
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) administers the Northwest Evaluation Association
(NWEA) Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment three times annually: in the Fall,
Winter, and Spring.
The DCSD Assessment Administration Department has scheduled the Winter MAP testing
window from Monday, December 8, 2025, through Friday, December 19, 2025.
The MAP Growth assessments, developed by NWEA®, are adaptive, computer-based tests. The
difficulty of each question adjusts based on the accuracy of the student's previous response,
providing a personalized assessment experience. The content aligns with the Georgia
Department of Education curriculum and reflects material covered in the classroom.
Students with accommodations outlined in their Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section
504 Individual Accommodation Plan (504-IAP), or English Learner Testing Participation
Committee Plan (EL-TPC) will receive these accommodations during the Fall MAP assessment as
specified in their plans.
MAP results from the Fall 2025, Winter 2025, and Spring 2026 assessments will serve as
valuable instructional tools for teachers and will also be used to determine Gifted eligibility for
students in Grades K-11.