Arizona Schools to Access NAVVY+ Assessment for 2026-27
The statewide online assessment platform will be available to all Arizona schools for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Primary Education
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Beginning in the 2026-27 school year, all schools across Arizona will have access to the NAVVY+ online assessment platform. Developed in partnership with the Arizona Department of Education, the program serves as part of the agency's Project Momentum framework.
Why it matters
The program aims to assist schools in preparing students for official state standardized tests. By using competency checks to pinpoint student strengths and weaknesses, educators can adjust their curricula based on real-time data.
The Maricopa Unified School District reported a 5% increase in third-grade ELA test scores and a 3% increase in math scores after using NAVVY+ assessments last year. These tools are supplemental and do not fulfill federal or state testing requirements.
The players
Arizona Department of Education
This state agency oversees public education in Arizona and leads the Project Momentum framework.
Maricopa Unified School District
This school district served as an early adopter of the NAVVY+ assessment program within its elementary schools.
The details
Districts utilize NAVVY+ to perform competency checks that identify specific areas where students require additional support. Although the platform provides critical data for curriculum adjustments, it does not replace the mandatory state and federal standardized testing requirements.
Timeline
Some Arizona districts began using the NAVVY+ program during the 2025-26 school year.
All Arizona schools will have access to the NAVVY+ platform for the 2026-27 school year.
Culture Shift
The expansion of NAVVY+ reflects a broader movement toward data-driven instruction to address learning gaps in primary education. This statewide rollout aligns with the goals of the Arizona Department of Education Project Momentum framework to standardize improvement strategies.
Parents and students may see teachers using data from NAVVY+ to adjust classroom curricula to better address specific learning needs. These assessments are optional tools for instructional improvement and do not change the schedule or requirements for official state testing.
The takeaway
Educators can use the competency insights provided by the platform to tailor instruction to individual student needs. This shift toward using granular assessment data is intended to provide a better foundation for students before they sit for official state exams.
Further reading
Learn more about local standards in Arizona Primary Education.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTAR.
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