• Single Subject Acceleration (SSA) 2025-2026

     
    Welcome to Single Subject Acceleration for the 2025-2026 school year.  Single Subject Acceleration (SSA) is an acceleration opportunity provided for enrolled and attending Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) students.  As outlined in Board Policy 3422,  K-8th grade students who meet specific criteria in Mathematics or English Language Arts (ELA) have the opportunity to accelerate in one subject area.  Only students who are currently enrolled and attending a WCPSS school during the open nomination and testing window are eligible to be considered for SSA.  For information about SSA and nomination forms, please visit WCPSS Single Subject Acceleration website. 
     
     
    WCPSS Single Subject Acceleration (SSA) testing will be offered this spring. Families who wish to request SSA testing must submit a request during the designated window for their student’s calendar type.
    SSA Test Request Dates by Calendar Type
    • Tracks 1, 2, 3: January 5 – January 23
    • Track 4: January 23 – February 13
    How to Request Testing
    Families must complete the district SSA request form during the appropriate window:
    SSA Testing Dates by Calendar Type
    • Track 1: February 17 – March 2
      Tracks 2, 3, and 4: March 16 – March 27
    Additional information is available in the Parent Information Slideshow.