Assessment and Accountability Newsletter

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The Assessment and Accountability Newsletter is designed by the Office of Educational Accountability (OEA) specifically to communicate important and relevant information related to assessment and accountability with districts, schools, and educators. Newsletters are produced during peak times throughout the school year: early fall, late fall, mid winter, and late spring. The contents of each newsletter will provide relevant information and resources for that portion of the school year. While the content will change throughout the school year, the format will remain the same. 

Newsletter Issues:

Issue 76, May 2026 - Topics included in this issue: Note from the Director, Important Dates, Forward Exam Update, ACT Update, PreACT Secure Update, Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Update, WIDA ACCESS Update, NAEP Update, Reading Readiness – Early Literacy Assessment Update, Assessment Professional Learning and Coaching Series Continues to Expand Impact Update, DPI Website Update, Federal Accountability Updates, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Issue 75, March 2026 - Topics included in this issue: Note from the Director, Important Dates, Forward Exam Update, Forward Exam Educator Involvement, ACT Update, PreACT Secure Update, Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Update, WIDA ACCESS Update, NAEP Update, Reading Readiness – Early Literacy Assessment Update, Test Participation and Accountability, Federal Accountability Updates, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Issue 74, January 2026 - Topics included in this issue: Note from the Director, Important Dates, Forward Exam Update, Forward Exam Educator Involvement Opportunity, ACT Update, PreACT Secure Update, Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Update, WIDA ACCESS Update, Assessment of Reading, NAEP Update, Readiness-Early Literacy Assessment Update, State Accountability Update, Federal Accountability Update, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

Issue 73, September 2025 - Topics included in this issue: Note from the Director, Important Dates, Forward Exam Update, ACT Update, PreACT Secure Update, Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Update, WIDA ACCESS Update, NAEP Update, Reading Readiness – Early Literacy Assessment Update, Writing Rich Classrooms: Unit Plans, Assessment Professional Learning and Coaching, 2025 Wisconsin Report Card Standard Setting Update, Resource Inequity Data Tool Update, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).