2026-2027 Houston County Schools Assessment Calendar

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August 4-September 16                        GKIDS Readiness Check (first 6 weeks of school)
August 10-26                                       MAP Growth  Fall Administration  (1-10)
August 10-28iReady Diagnostic (K-5 Math; 4-5 Reading)
August 18-21Georgia Milestones EOC Mid-month
September 1-September 15                         AMIRA BOY Benchmark (K-3)
September 17-May 11                               GKIDS 2.0 Main Administration
September 15-18                                Georgia Milestones EOC Mid-month
October 5-8Georgia Milestones EOC Mid-month
October 21PSAT/NMSQT
November 3-6Georgia Milestones EOC Mid-month
December 1-December 17AMIRA MOY Benchmark (K-3)
December 8-11Georgia Milestones Winter Administration
January 6-February 26ACCESS for ELLs /ALT ACCESS for ELLs
January 11-27MAP Growth Winter Administration (1-10; K Optional)
January 11-29iReady Diagnostic (K-5 Math; 4-5 Reading)
January 20-22Georgia Milestones EOC Mid-month / Fall & Winter Retest
January 25 - March 19NAEP (Selected Schools)
February 9-12Georgia Milestones EOC Mid-month
March 2-5Georgia Milestones EOC Mid-month
March 22-April 30GAA 2.0 Administration
April 5 - May 14End of Pathway Administration
April 21-29Georgia Milestones EOG Main Administration (3-5)
April 22-29Georgia Milestones EOG Main Administration (6-8)
April 26 - April 30Georgia Milestones EOC Main Administration
April 26 - May 21MAP Growth Spring Administration (Grades 1-2; K Optional)
April 26-May 14iReady Diagnostic, optional (K-5 Math; 4-5 Reading)
May 3-May 14AP Exams
May 3-May 21AMIRA EOY Benchmark  (K-3)
May 19EOG Math Retest (5, 8)
May 20EOG ELA Retest (3, 5, 8)
June 21-24Georgia Milestones EOC Summer Administration


NOTE: Adjustments in the assessment calendar may be necessary due to system needs or state requirements.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   7/23/26