CAASPP & ELPAC

A California Assessment System

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Announcements & Tips

Find information about resources, tips for administration, and help center availability.

CERS Interpretive Guide

The CERS Interpretive Guide has been updated for 2024–25 to include interpretation information for CAST and ELPAC interim assessment results. This guide provides information to help educators, parents, and stakeholders interpret and explain Smarter Balanced summative assessment results and interim assessment results.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

LEA Success Agents and CalTAC phone representatives are not available on Monday, January 20, 2025, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All phone calls and emails will be returned when the office reopens on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

LEA Success Agents Unavailable

LEA Success Agents will not be available from Tuesday, January 21, through Wednesday, January 22, 2025. All phone calls and emails sent to Success Agents during this time will be returned beginning Thursday, January 23, 2025. Please note, the CalTAC phone line will remain available for assistance.

Changes to the California Spanish Assessment (CSA) Blueprint

In response to LEA feedback, the CSA blueprint has been revised beginning with the 2024–25 test administration. The CSA will open for administration on March 4, 2025. Refer to the Changes to the California Spanish Assessment Blueprint email for a detailed outline of changes to the CSA.

Key Dates & Events

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Learn About CAASPP & ELPAC

CAASPP and the ELPAC are systems of assessment designed to support educators, administrators, and students by promoting high-quality teaching and learning.

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Parents & Guardians

Parents and guardians can find more information about CAASPP and the ELPAC on the Starting Smarter website, including details about your child's score reports, subject expectations, and other resources to support learning.

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