Formative (Interim) Assessment Grant
Using formative and interim assessments and their data to guide classroom curriculum and provide targeted instruction at the individual level results in increased academic success. Indiana’s Formative (Interim) Assessment Grant provides funding to schools for formative, interim, benchmark, and similar assessment programs and professional development to increase data-driven instructional practices and enrich learning for all students.
All Indiana public school corporations, charter schools, and accredited non-public schools (including Choice schools) are eligible to apply for this grant. Assessment programs are targeted for students in kindergarten through grade 10. Assessment programs primarily support students in kindergarten through grade two and grades nine and ten. Some programs are available to support specific needs at grades 3-8.
During the 2025-2026 school year, all students in grades three through eight will participate in the ILEARN Through Year Assessment System which includes three Checkpoints and one Summative assessment. ILEARN Checkpoints are administered after students receive instruction on the standards assessed within that Checkpoint. Most students in grade three through eight do not need any additional interim assessments beyond the ILEARN Checkpoints. However, Formative Assessment Grant funds will provide funding for up to ten percent (10%) of a school corporation’s grade 3-8 student population for specific intervention and monitoring purposes.
- 2024-2025 Formative (Interim) Assessment School Guidance
- 2025-2026 Formative (Interim) Assessment School Resources and Guidance
- 2025-2026 Formative (Interim) Assessment Vendor Resources and Guidance
- 2025-2026 Formative Grant Program Evaluation Protocol
- 2025-2026 Formative Grant Guidance for Program Vendors
Each school year, the Indiana Department of Education's (IDOE’s) Office of Student Assessment accepts letters of intent to participate in the Formative Assessment Grant approval process from interested vendors. Vendors must follow the program approval process provided below to request approval. IDOE maintains a list of vendor contacts and alerts vendors via email regarding the initiation or update to this process.
- 2026-2027 Universal Reading Screener Vendor Resources and Guidance
- 2026-2027 Formative (Interim) Assessment Vendor Resources and Guidance
Each school year, the Indiana Department of Education's (IDOE’s) Office of Student Assessment accepts letters of intent to participate in the Formative Assessment Grant approval process from interested vendors. Vendors must follow the program approval process provided below to request approval. IDOE maintains a list of vendor contacts and alerts vendors via email regarding the initiation or update to this process.
- 2026-2027 Universal Mathematics Screener Vendor Resources and Guidance
For general assistance regarding statewide assessments, please contact IDOE’s Office of Student Assessment via email at INassessments@doe.in.gov or phone at (317) 232-9050.