Official Site of The State of New Jersey

Import/Update Users in Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE)

Local Education Agencies (LEAs)

Approved Private Schools for Students with Disabilities (APSSDs)

Beginning August 10, 2026 and ongoing as needed.

Recommended Completion Date: September 30, 2026

Initial Upload of Student File, Testing Attributes File, and TIDE-Only Roster File in TIDE. Note: TIDE-Only Rosters are optional

LEAs and APSSDs

Beginning August 10, 2026 and ongoing as needed.

Recommended Completion Date: September 30, 2026

Electronic Copies of Manuals and Resources Updated for Fall 2026 Available Online

Assessment Vendor

Starting September 2, 2026

Infrastructure Trial Available using Practice Tests Administered through the Secure Browser and Test Administration (TA) Interface Practice Site

Beginning August 10, 2026 and ongoing as needed.

Recommended Completion Date: September 30, 2026

Additional Training Modules Available

Assessment Vendor

By September 14, 2026

Additional Order Window for Paper-based and Computer-based paper Materials

All paper assessment materials (i.e., large print test booklets, braille, etc.) must be ordered through the additional order process.

LEAs and APSSDs

September 14, 2026 through October 21, 2026

Computer-Based Testing/Paper-Based Testing Window

New Jersey Department of Education/Districts and APSSDs

October 13, 2026 through October 28, 2026

Deadline to Transcribe Paper Tests to Response Entry (RE) Interface

October 28, 2026

Deadline to Return Secure Paper-Based and Computer-Based Testing Materials to Assessment Vendor

LEAs and APSSDs

No later than November 2, 2026

Deadline to:

• Confirm Responsible/Accountable Organizations.
• Update Not Tested Codes.
• Apply Void Test Code/Reason.
• Resolve pending testing irregularities (i.e., process, reject or retract). 
• Resolve Discrepancies via the Discrepancy Resolution System.
• Update Demographic Information.
• Complete Additional Clean-up Activities.

November 2, 2026