Overview
Per Section 10-14t(a) of the Connecticut General Statutes, all public school districts (e.g., local and regional boards of education, regional educational service centers, Approved Private Special Education Programs (APSEPs),and charter schools) serving students in Kindergarten to Grade 3, inclusive, must select and administer an assessment from the Approved Menu of Research-based Grades K-3 Literacy Universal Screening Assessments. Administering a set of screening measures in the primary grades helps identify students who are at risk for reading difficulties and require intervention, and assists in identifying, in whole or in part, students at risk for dyslexia or other reading-related learning disabilities.
K3LA Assessment Testing Window, Data System Submission Window, and Data File Submission Due Dates
| K3LA Data 2027 | Beginning of Year (BOY) | Middle of Year (MOY) | End of Year (EOY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testing Window | September 8, 2026 – October 16, 2026 | December 7, 2026 – February 5, 2027 | April 19, 2027 – June 4, 2027 |
| K3LA Data System Submission Window | October 12, 2026 – October 30, 2026 |
February 1, 2027 – February 26, 2027 | May 31, 2027 – June 18, 2027 |
| Data File Submission Due Date | October 30, 2026 | February 26, 2027 | June 18, 2027 |
- Approved Menu of Research-based Grades K-3 Literacy Universal Screening Assessments Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Updated November 24, 2025
- Approved Menu of Research-based K-3 Literacy Universal Screening Assessments - May 2025
- Revised Menu of K-3 Literacy Universal Screening Assessment Board Packet - May 7, 2025
Additional Resources
- Academics Office Literacy/English Language Arts Webpage
- K - 3 Literacy Assessment Contacts - The K-3 Literacy Assessment Contacts list contains the K-3 Literacy Contact for each district. This list can be found in EdSight and should be updated by the district Contacts Manager.
- Voluntary Family Reading History Questionnaire - Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes (C.G.S.) Section (Sec.) 10-14ee, the CSDE has approved this questionnaire.
- Center for Literacy Research and Reading Success
- Office of Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities