IREAD
The Indiana Reading Evaluation and Determination (IREAD) is a reading assessment developed in accordance with state legislation. IREAD is designed to measure foundational reading skills based on Indiana Academic Standards through grade three. Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, all grade two students will participate in the spring administration. Indiana legislation updated guidance schools must use when making decisions about grade-level promotion, instructional plans, and Good Cause Exemption eligibility for individual students. The intent is to ensure each student receives the appropriate reading remediation based on IREADtest data and their individual learning needs.
- Frequently Asked Questions
When is the IREAD assessment administered?
The spring IREAD assessment window is held annually in March. The summer retest opportunity is held each summer beginning in May. View this year’s assessment windows on the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) Assessment webpage.
What is the test design for IREAD?
IREAD is an online, untimed, multiple-choice only assessment consisting of three separate test segments. The first segment measures foundational reading skills, including phonics and vocabulary. The remaining two segments assess students’ ability to silently read and comprehend nonfiction and literary texts. Indiana educator committees collaborated with content experts to create the IREAD Test Blueprint and Item Specifications and ensure all test items align to Indiana Academic Standards. The Test Delivery System (TDS) will automatically generate unique forms for each student with different items measuring the same level or rigor.
Who participates in IREAD?
IREAD is required for all grade three students. Beginning in school year 2024-2025, all second grade students are required to take IREAD. All students who do not pass will continue to test through grade 6 summer administration until the student passes IREAD or enters grade 7.
How will students receive scores?
Scores will become available to relevant users through the Cambium Assessment, Inc. (CAI) Centralized Reporting System (CRS). Schools are responsible for providing results to students and families locally using the Individual Student Report (ISR).
- Additional IREAD Resources and Guidance
General Guidance:
- IREAD Assessment Portal
- IREAD Milestones: 2024-2025
- IREAD Frequently Asked Questions - Updated February 2025
- IREAD Invalid & Undetermined Results: Parent Letter Template
- Communication Guidance for Incoming Kindergarten Students: IREAD Assessment Outcomes
Remediation Guidance:
- IREAD Remediation Guidance
- IREAD Summer School Frequently Asked Questions
- Memo: IREAD Summer School FAQ March 18, 2025
- Memo: Summer School Guidance: November 8, 2024
- Memo: Summer School Reading Support: March 22, 2024
- Memo: Individual Reading Plan Guidance and Template
Good Cause Exemption Guidance:
- Process & Considerations for Issuing a Good Cause Exemption - Updated February 2025
- After the Good Cause Exemption: Students with Disabilities
- After the Good Cause Exemption: English Learners
- Good Cause Exemption Parent Letter Template (English | Spanish)
- Memo: Third Grade Good Cause Exemption & Retention Guidance: June 21, 2024
- IREAD Test Blueprints
The IREAD Test Blueprint defines the essential content which will be measured by the assessment.
- IREAD Item Specifications
The IREAD Item Specifications define exactly how each standard will be measured on the assessment. Item specifications are used by professional item writers to create items and include information such as evidence statements, Depth of Knowledge requirements, and sample items.
- Sample Items, Scoring, and Reporting Resources
IREAD Assessment Portal: Released Items Repository
IDOE has released several items from the IREAD assessment. These items may be used as sample assessments to familiarize students with test content and format.
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.