Single Subject Acceleration (SSA)

Single Subject Acceleration (SSA)

Single Subject Acceleration (SSA) is an acceleration opportunity available to enrolled and attending students in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS).  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 for consideration for SSA. 

Parent Test Request Window 2026-27: January 4-22, 2027

SSA Test Window 2027: March 12-25, 2027. Exact dates will be determined after parent request window closes.

WCPSS SSA Parent Information Slides

WCPSS Single Subject Acceleration Website  - please note that dates have not been updated for 2026-27 school year