Updated List of K-3 Reading Diagnostics for 2026-2027

Under a recent change to Ohio law, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce must revise its current approved list of K-3 reading diagnostic assessments for administration in the 2026-2027 school year.

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, the Department’s approved list will consist of the following K-3 reading diagnostic assessments:

  • I-Ready Assessment
  • NWEA MAP Growth
  • Acadience Reading K-6
  • Star CBM
  • Exact Path
  • mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition

Please send questions about the K-3 Reading Diagnostic to ThirdGradeGuarantee@education.ohio.gov.