Calendario Tennessee TCAP 2025–2026: Calendario TDOE para EOC TCAP, ACH TCAP (Grados 3–8), TCAP-Alt, ACT y Evaluación de Estudiantes de Inglés
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If your child is enrolled in a Tennessee public school for 2025–2026 — whether they sit for a Fall TCAP End-of-Course (EOC) exam, the Spring TCAP Achievement (Grades 3–8), a TCAP-Alternate assessment, the ACT, or the English Learners Assessment — this is the calendar to bookmark.
We've pulled the full schedule directly from the Tennessee Department of Education Assessment Division 2025–26 TCAP Calendar (revised February 19, 2026). Every required window, every available administration date.
Quick reference — the math & high-stakes windows
| Test | Window | Raw scores available by |
|---|---|---|
| TCAP EOC — Fall | December 1 – 18, 2025 | December 31, 2025 |
| TCAP ACH Grades 3–5 (Paper-Based) — Spring | April 13 – May 6, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| TCAP ACH Grades 6–8 & TCAP EOC (Computer-Based) — Spring (main HS window) | April 13 – May 8, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| TCAP-Alternate Science & Social Studies (Gr 3–8, EOC) — Spring | March 9 – April 24, 2026 | N/A |
| TCAP Grade 2 (Optional) | April 13 – May 1, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
Important science-results note: All Science results will be released in September 2026 due to Standard Setting for the new Tennessee Science Standards and Assessment. This delays Science feedback past the school-year-end timeline.
What each acronym means
- TCAP — Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program. Tennessee's umbrella state-assessment system.
- EOC — End-of-Course. The TCAP HS subject exams. Tennessee's standard TCAP HS EOC subjects include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (or Integrated Math I/II/III), English I, English II, Biology I, Chemistry, and US History — confirm with your district which apply to your child.
- ACH — Achievement. The grade-level summative assessment for Grades 3–8 (and optional Grade 2).
- TCAP-Alt — TCAP-Alternate. The alternate assessment for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
- LEA — Local Education Agency. A Tennessee school district.
- Paper-Based vs Computer-Based — Grades 3–5 ACH is paper-based; Grades 6–8 ACH and high school EOC are computer-based.
- Standard Setting — The process by which the state determines what raw scores correspond to what performance levels. The 2025–26 cycle is doing Standard Setting for the new Science Standards, which delays the science results to September 2026.
1. Required TCAP assessments — full window list
| Assessment | Administration | Window | Raw scores by |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCAP End-of-Course (EOC) | Fall | December 1 – 18, 2025 | December 31, 2025 |
| TCAP Achievement (ACH) Grades 3–5 (Paper-Based) | Spring | April 13 – May 6, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| TCAP ACH Grades 6–8 and TCAP EOC (Computer-Based) | Spring | April 13 – May 8, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| TCAP-Alternate Science & Social Studies (Grades 3–8 and EOC) | Spring | March 9 – April 24, 2026 | N/A |
| TCAP-Alt ELA & Math | Fall | September 8 – December 19, 2025 | N/A |
| TCAP-Alt ELA & Math | Spring | February 2 – May 15, 2026 | N/A |
| TCAP Grade 2 (Optional) | Spring | April 13 – May 1, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| TCAP Grade 2-Alt (Optional) | Spring | March 9 – April 24, 2026 | N/A |
Grade 2 participation is at the district's discretion and applies to both the general and alternate assessments.
2. ACT — Fall 2025 Senior Retake
| Window | Dates |
|---|---|
| First Window | September 30; October 1–3 & 6–10, 2025 |
| Second Window | October 14–17 & 20–24, 2025 |
| Third Window | October 28–31; November 3–7, 2025 |
3. ACT — Spring 2026 Junior Testing (state-funded)
| Window | Dates |
|---|---|
| First Window | March 10–13 & 16–20, 2026 |
| Second Window | March 24–27 & 30–31; April 1–3, 2026 |
| Third Window | April 7–10 & 13–17, 2026 |
Overlap warning: The Third Window of Spring 2026 ACT Junior Testing (April 7–10 & 13–17) overlaps with the first week of the Spring TCAP EOC administration window (April 13 – May 8, 2026). Schedule carefully.
4. English Learners Assessment
| Assessment | Window |
|---|---|
| English Learners Assessment | February 2 – March 27, 2026 |
5. NAEP 2026 (selected schools)
| Assessment | Window |
|---|---|
| National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) | January 26 – March 20, 2026 |
Only a small subset of schools is selected for national and international assessments administered by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Districts will be notified of selections.
By subject — when can my child take this TCAP this year?
| Test | 2025–2026 windows |
|---|---|
| TCAP EOC (HS Math, ELA, Science, US History) | Fall: Dec 1 – 18, 2025 · Spring: Apr 13 – May 8, 2026 |
| TCAP ACH Grades 3–5 (Paper) | Apr 13 – May 6, 2026 |
| TCAP ACH Grades 6–8 (Computer-Based) | Apr 13 – May 8, 2026 |
| TCAP-Alt Sci & SS (Gr 3–8, EOC) | Mar 9 – Apr 24, 2026 |
| TCAP-Alt ELA & Math (Fall) | Sep 8 – Dec 19, 2025 |
| TCAP-Alt ELA & Math (Spring) | Feb 2 – May 15, 2026 |
| TCAP Grade 2 (Optional) | Apr 13 – May 1, 2026 |
| ACT (Fall Senior Retake) | 3 windows: Sept 30 – Nov 7, 2025 |
| ACT (Spring Junior Testing) | 3 windows: Mar 10 – Apr 17, 2026 |
| English Learners Assessment | Feb 2 – Mar 27, 2026 |
| NAEP (selected schools) | Jan 26 – Mar 20, 2026 |
Important notes
- LEA flexibility within the state windows. Tennessee Code Ann. § 49-6-6001(f) and 49-1-617(b) require the Commissioner to set state-wide windows that maximize instructional time. Each LEA then chooses its local schedule within the available window. Your school district will communicate the specific dates your child sits for each test.
- LEAs must post their testing dates by July 31. Per Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-6007, every LEA must post test information on its website by July 31, including the name, purpose, grade, dates, and parent-notification process for each state-mandated test. Check your district's website.
- Science results delayed to September 2026. All Science results will be released in September 2026 due to Standard Setting for the new Tennessee Science Standards and Assessment.
- The Spring ACT third window overlaps with TCAP. If your child is in 11th grade and takes both the spring ACT and a spring TCAP EOC, the third ACT window (April 13–17) overlaps the first week of the TCAP EOC window. Schedule carefully.
- The calendar is subject to change. The TDOE Assessment Division explicitly notes that the calendar includes dates provided by third-party administration contractors and is subject to change.
If your child is preparing for a TCAP EOC in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, or Biology
For Tennessee students testing in a TCAP EOC math or biology window, our Texas CBE practice exams cover the same core algebra, geometry, and biology concepts. Tennessee's mathematics standards are anchored in Common Core–derived skills; our TEKS-tagged Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 practice questions overlap substantially with what TCAP EOC math tests.
- Algebra 1 free practice questions — 20 sample questions, no signup. Useful pre-assessment for TCAP EOC Algebra I.
- Geometry free practice questions
- Algebra 2 free practice questions
- Biology free practice questions
- Cross-state Algebra I test-out guide
- Other verified-schedule guides: NY Regents, Virginia SOL, Louisiana LEAP 2025, Ohio State Tests, California CAASPP & ELPAC, North Carolina 2025–26 Calendar.
Sources
- Tennessee Department of Education, Assessment Division — Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Calendar 2025–26 School Year, revised February 19, 2026.
- Statutory framework: Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-6001(f), 49-1-617(b), and 49-6-6007.
- Official source: tn.gov/education
- Address: Assessment Division, 710 James Robertson Parkway, 10th Floor, Nashville, TN 37243.
This article is for general information only and is not legal, educational, or testing-administration advice. Tennessee state assessment dates, windows, accommodations, and graduation requirements are set by the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), the State Board of Education, individual Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and third-party administration contractors, and are subject to change — always confirm with your school district and the TDOE Assessment Division before relying on any window or deadline. State-wide windows shown here are the envelope within which each LEA chooses its local administration window. Texas CBE is an independent practice platform; it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Tennessee Department of Education, the TN State Board of Education, ACT Inc., WIDA, the College Board, NCES, or any Tennessee LEA, and it does not administer TCAP, the ACT, or any Tennessee state assessment, nor does it grant Tennessee academic credit.