Manuals and Instructions
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All CAASPP Quick Reference Guides have been moved to the CAASPP Quick Reference Guides and Videos web page.
Administration of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Assessments
Manuals:
CAASPP Online Test Administration Manual—Select this link to expand or collapse the list of downloadable options. (Posted 02/04/20)
- Online Test Administration Manual for CAASPP Testing—Entire manual (Posted 02/04/20)
- Chapter 1. CAASPP Testing Overview (Posted 02/04/20)
- Chapter 2. Test Administration Resources (Posted 02/04/20)
- Chapter 3. Test Security (Posted 02/04/20)
- Chapter 4. Administration Preparation and Planning (Posted 02/04/20)
- Chapter 5. Science Assessments (Posted 02/04/20)
- Chapter 6. California Spanish Assessment (Posted 02/04/20)
- Chapter 7. Using the Test Administrator Interface with Summative Assessments (Posted 02/04/20)
- Chapter 8. Scripts for Administering Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments and the California Science Test (Posted 02/04/20)
- Chapter 9. Scripts for Administering the California Spanish Assessment (Posted 02/04/20)
- Chapter 10. Overview of the Student Testing Application (Posted 02/04/20)
- Chapter 11. Appendices (Posted 02/04/20)
CAASPP and ELPAC Test Operations Management System User Guide 
2020–2021 Guide to CAASPP and ELPAC Completion Status (Posted 11/06/20)
2020–2021 CAASPP and ELPAC Technical Specifications and Configuration Guide for Online Testing (Posted 09/14/20)
CAASPP Security Incidents and Appeals Procedure Guide—(Posted 02/10/20)
2020–2021 Checklists:
- LEA CAASPP Coordinator Checklist (Posted 05/13/20)
CAASPP Administration Instructions:
Coordinator Instructions
Test Administration Instructions
- Directions for Administration of the Smarter Balanced Online Summative Assessments and California Science Test (Posted 02/04/20)
- Directions for Administration of the California Spanish Assessment (Posted 02/04/20)
- Data Entry Interface User Guide—For use with Smarter Balanced paper-pencil tests (Posted 04/12/19)
Using Materials for Special Versions
- Large-Print and Braille Instructions—For use with Smarter Balanced paper-pencil tests (Posted 03/18/20)
Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations:
Accessibility Resources
- CAASPP 2020–2021 Online Student Test Settings Template for Batch Upload—Includes information, specifications, and instructions tabs (Posted 08/19/20)
- Instructions for Using Embedded Glossaries
- Smarter Balanced Guidelines for Read Aloud
- Smarter Balanced Read Aloud Guidelines in Spanish
- Scribing Protocol for Smarter Balanced Assessments
- Multiplication Table
- 100s Number Table
Guides and Guidelines
- 2019–2020 CAASPP and ELPAC Accessibility Guide for Online Testing (Updated 04/20/20)
For more information regarding student accessibility, visit the California Department of Education CAASPP Student Accessibility Resources web page .
Post-Test and Reporting
Manuals:
- 2020–2021 California Educator Reporting System (CERS) User Guide (Posted 10/29/20)
- 2018–2019 CAASPP Post-Test Guide (Posted 06/24/19)
Administration of the Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments
Manuals:
Tools:
- Student Assessment Results (SAR) Extract Dictionary—New file is forthcoming.
General
- Testing Session Notice: The Unauthorized Electronic Devices May Not Be Used at Any Time During the Testing Session sign may be hung where clearly visible to students in the testing environment as a test security reminder.
Archive
Please refer to the following archive libraries for materials from earlier CAASPP administrations:
Last Reviewed: Thursday, March 26, 2020