California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System

On January 1, 2014, the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System was established. The primary purpose of the CAASPP System is to assist teachers, administrators, students, and parents by promoting high-quality teaching and learning through the use of a variety of assessment approaches and item types. 

• Starting Smarter - Family Resources
• Online Practice and Training Tests Portal
• Grade Level Specific Sample Questions

Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)

The Smarter Balanced Assessment System utilizes computer based tests and performance tasks that allow students to show what they know and are able to do. It is based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics and has three components designed to support teaching and learning throughout the year: the summative assessments, the interim assessments, and the Digital Library of formative assessment tools. 

• ELA Blueprints
• Online Practice and Training Tests Portal
• Grade Level Specific Sample Questions

California Alternate Assessments (CAAs)

The California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) for ELA and mathematics are part of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System. The purpose of the CAAs is to measure what students know and can do. These measures help identify and address gaps in knowledge or skills early so students can receive the support they need.

The CAAs are aligned with alternate achievement standards—called the Core Content Connectors—and linked to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for ELA and mathematics.

• ELA Blueprints
• Math Blueprints
• Science Blueprints

California Science Test (CAST) (5th/8th)  

The statewide California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System includes federally required science assessments in grades five and eight and once in high school (i.e., grade ten, eleven, or twelve). Since the adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards for California Public Schools, Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (CA NGSS) in 2013, the California Department of Education developed the California Science Test (CAST), which is aligned with these standards. 

• Science Blueprints
• CAST Assessment Fact Sheet
• CAST Practice and Training Tests

Physical Fitness Test (PFT) 5th/7th 

• A Parent Guide To Understanding PFT

English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

• ELPAC Overview Video - English
• ELPAC Overview Video - Spanish
• Starting Smarter - ELPAC

Accessibility Resources for State Assessments (CAASPP/ELPAC) - Click Here

Test Results for California's Assessments

Parent Guides to Understanding the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress System

The Parent Guides to Understanding are two-page flyers written in easy-to-understand language that answer key questions (what, why, who, how, and when) about California's assessment programs. Information is also included about how parents can support their student's success.  CLICK HERE! 

Parents can now access the standardized state testing scores for their student(s) online via PowerSchool Parent Portal. Click here for directions. 

Reference: California Department of Education. https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/

CAASPP/ELPAC Electronic Student Score Reports (SSRs) 

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Score Report Parent and Guardian Notification Letter

Student score reports (SSRs) are available electronically via the PowerSchool Parent/Student Portal. Your student's score report will give you information about how well they met the expectations of the grade level and where they are doing well or need more support in each subject. This is helpful information to discuss with your student's teacher to understand how they can be better supported in the classroom and how you can support learning at home.  These tests can be combined with other measures like report card grades, classroom work, and teacher observations to give families and teachers a more complete picture of each child's learning. 

Why Electronic Student Score Reports (SSRs)? English/Spanish

The  electronic score reports apply to the following tests:

•  California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)

• Smarter Balanced for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics

• California Alternate Assessments for ELA and mathematics

• California Science Test (CAST)

• California Spanish Assessment (CSA)

•  English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC)

  • Summative ELPAC

Your student's electronic student score report can be obtained by logging into PowerSchool Parent Portal. LINK: How to Obtain Electronic SSRs.  Paper copies will be available upon request from the school office. If you have questions or concerns about your student's score report, please call the school office to arrange a conference with your student's teacher.