The Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) is administered to all kindergarten students in Maryland during the first few weeks of school. The KRA includes a direct assessment of early literacy and math skills as well as an observational assessment of social and emotional development. The assessment has three components:
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SAEBRS (Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener)
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The Early Learning Assessment (ELA) is an optional assessment administered to students in both public and private prekindergarten settings in Maryland. The ELA includes direct assessment of early literacy skills and observational assessment of students across several domains: Social and Emotional Development, Language and Literacy, Cognitive Development, Physical and Motor Development, Approaches to Learning, and Creativity and the Arts. The assessment has two components:
ProLADR (Profile of Preschool Learning and Development Readiness)
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The KRA and ELA are aligned to the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards (MCCRS).
MCCRS for Prekindergarten and Kindergarten ELA/L
MCCRS for Prekindergarten Math
MCCRS for Kindergarten Math
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Additional guidance for supporting prekindergarten and kindergarten students with disabilities and multilingual learners will be available in the spring of 2025.
Maryland Assessment, Accessibility, and Accommodations Policy Manual
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Report
Maryland Division of Early Childhood
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Contact:
Emily OliverProject Manager for Early Childhood AssessmentsOffice: (410) 767-0055emily.oliver@maryland.gov