Assessment Information
Administration dates and general assessment information for California public schools.Consortiums
SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)
Latest information about new generation of assessments.
English Language Acquisition Assessment System (Coming Soon)
Information for the next generation English language proficiency assessment system.
Calendars
Program Assessments
- California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) Calendar (Outside Source)
- California English Language Development Test (CELDT) Calendar (Outside Source)
- California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE) Calendar (Outside Source)
- Physical Fitness Testing (PFT) Calendar (PDF; Outside Source)
- Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Calendar (Outside Source)
State Assessments
Information Meetings
North/South Information Meetings
Program presentations for Assessment and Accountability Information Meetings.
Resources
Assessment Coordinator Designation Forms
Required each school year for submission to the testing contractor.
10 Key Elements of Testing-May 2004 (PDF; 174KB; 8pp.)
Types, terminology, measurement principles, development process, and measurement principles.
Assessment and Accountability E-mail Listserv
Provides one-way communication on assessment and accountability.
California Assessment System: Chart
Quick reference guide to all student tests. Updated August 2010.
Guidelines on Academic Preparation for State Assessments (PDF; 219KB; 4pp.)
Appropriate academic preparation for all state assessments.
Pre-ID
Description of Statewide Assessments Pre-Identification services through the test vendor.
Regional Assessment Network (RAN) Map
Map of California and regional contact information for the Regional Assessment Network (RAN).
Testing Variations, Accommodations, and Modifications (DOC; 2MB; 6pp.)
Matrix 1: Administration of California Statewide Assessments; and Matrix 2: Administration of California Statewide Assessments for English Learners (October 2009).