Assessment Resources
The PSD Curriculum & Assessment Task Force recommends the use of either Riverside Insights Iowa Assessments or NWEA MAP® Growth assessments
Map Testing
MAP Growth is a trusted assessment tool for K-12 math, reading, language usage, and science, which is part of NWEA's Growth Activation Solution. It offers accurate evidence to teachers for informed instructional strategies and provides access to a wide range of content providers for curriculum flexibility.
Iowa Assessment
Iowa Assessments measure student growth and college readiness. They provide accurate and actionable information at skill and item levels, helping educators make informed decisions. The assessments are rigorous and efficient, with powerful reporting, making them the proven leader in measuring student achievement.
MAP® Testing Information
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For more information about NWEA MAP® Growth Assessments for new schools in California and Arizona please contact Brooke Ray brooke.ray@nwea.org, and new Schools in Nevada please contact Debbie Gold debbie.gold@nwea.org.
Schools with existing NWEA accounts in Arizona should contact Lindsay.Collins@nwea.org, California should contact Zachary.Escamilla@nwea.org and Nevada should contact Rebecca.Stand@nwea.org for questions and support for your testing accounts.
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NWEA MAP® testing windows are set by the individual school site. Other resources, such as parent letters and test reporting/interpretation information, is provided to the user directly by NWEA. Please note that implementation for first time MAP® testing takes 3-4 weeks prior to starting to test.
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Riverside Insights Information
ITBS Testing Window - October 26 - November 6, 2026
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Orders for Fall 2026-27 testing will be emailed directly to administrators by early August 2026.
For additional help please contact our PSD Consortium Account Specialist, diane.baureis@riversideinsights.com