CAASPP: November Monthly Update

CAASPP email update, November 1, 2022.

This communication includes information and updates about the CAASPP .

Urgent Reminders

Setting Up Test Administration Windows

The deadline for setting up a 2022–23 CAASPP test administration window is December 1, 2022. LEAs must set up test administration windows in the Test Operations Management System (TOMS) . Schools within an LEA may have varying instructional dates, which means LEA coordinators may need to set up more than one test administration window and then assign each school accordingly. Up to six windows can be configured. Refer to the TOMS User Guide and the Setting Up Your Test Admin Window in TOMS video for more information.

Upcoming Dates

November 1: CAA Form and Second Scoring Assignments

Form assignments for the 2022–23 California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics administration are now available on the CAAs for ELA and Mathematics Form Assignments web page. There are two forms available for the CAAs for ELA and mathematics. A subsection of schools assigned to Form 2 for the CAAs for ELA and mathematics will be required to participate in second scoring. Visit the CAA for ELA Second Scoring Assignments web page for more details.

November 15: CAA for Science Results and SSRs

The LEA's CAASPP Student Score Data File will be updated to include CAA for Science results. Results will be released in TOMS and in the California Educator Reporting System (CERS) on November 15, 2022. CAA for Science Student Score Reports (SSRs) will be released on November 16, 2022. Aggregated student results will be available during the embargoed preview on the Test Results for California's Assessments public web reporting site.

Upcoming Trainings

To register or locate additional details about upcoming trainings, including dates, times, or content, visit the CAASPP Training Opportunities web page.

November 1: Introduction to CERS for Teachers, 3:30–5:30 p.m.

This two-hour online training will engage attendees in CERS and will cover everything from an overview of CERS features and assessment results to resources to support classroom instruction. Register now for the Introduction to CERS for Teachers training.

November 7: Module 1—Data-Driven Decision-Making Training Series for Educational Leaders, 3–4:30 p.m.

This training series will consist of four 90-minute modules. Module 1 will cover data available from summative assessments and how it can be used as a jumping-off point to find areas of opportunity and connections to classroom teaching and learning. Team attendance is encouraged. Teams could include assessment coordinators (LEA or site level), curriculum leads, teacher leaders, and coaches. Register now for the Data-Driven Decision-Making Training Series for Educational Leaders .

November 9: Coffee Session, 2–3 p.m.

Register now for the November 2022 Coffee Session . Use the 2022–23 CAASPP–ELPAC Coffee Session Content Request Form to submit questions, request demonstrations, or share a best practice.

November 15: Tools for Teachers Shared Practices Webinar: Boosting Instruction with Formative Assessment and Accessibility Strategies, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Join fellow educators for another installment of the Tools for Teachers Shared Practices Webinar Series! Each webinar in the series will feature California educators sharing how they use Tools for Teachers and related resources to support teaching and learning in the classroom.

November 17: Pretest Virtual Training Series, 2–4 p.m.

The two-hour session, Get to Know TOMS, will help LEA coordinators learn how to navigate TOMS successfully, plan for the completion of tasks, and submit test security incidents. Send questions in advance by submitting them on the Pretest Virtual Training Series Q&A Form . Register now for the Pretest Virtual Training Series .

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Manuals, Instructions, and Quick Reference Guides

California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix web page
California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for English Language Arts/Literacy web document
California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for Mathematics web document
California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for Science web document
California Student Assessment Accessibility Graphic for the California Spanish Assessment web document
CAASPP and ELPAC Technical Specifications and Configuration Guide for Online Testing web document

Web Page Updates

CDE Parent Guides to Understanding web page

Ongoing Reminders

CAA Test Examiner Tutorial

Test examiners must complete the CAA Test Examiner Tutorial in the Moodle Training Site (Moodle) and receive a certificate of completion before administering the CAAs. Coordinators can monitor test examiner progress within Moodle. Coordinators received the Resources to Prepare for the 2022–23 California Alternate Assessments by email on July 25, 2022, with information about accessing and completing the course.

Since the CAA for Science testing window opened on September 6, 2022, LEAs are encouraged to begin preparing for and administering this assessment early. Each of the four embedded performance tasks are to be administered after students receive instruction on related science concepts. Please visit the CAAs web page for more information on certification and administration, and the Moodle Training Site Information web page for more information.

Educator Opportunities Upcoming Meetings:

To apply for future meetings, go to the Educator Opportunities Portal . If you do not have an Educator Opportunities Portal account, you will need to create an account in the Educator Opportunities Database. If you have forgotten your password or have any questions about how to get involved in educator opportunities, please contact the Educator Opportunities Team by phone at 916-228-2682 or by email at edopportunities@scoe.net.

Previous CAASPP Monthly Communications

Previous CAASPP monthly communications, as well as other email communications, can be found on the CAASPP Coordinator Emails web page.

Additional Help

Direct questions about policies, regulations, and requirements to caaspp@cde.ca.gov.
Contact your region's Success Agent for answers to questions about assessment coordination, development, and administration, as well as for technical support.
Direct questions about Moodle , certification, and calibration to moodlesupport@scoe.net.
Get Answers from a new user-friendly lookup tool available to help LEA coordinators quickly find answers to the most common testing questions. Users can also suggest Additional Questions for the FAQ , which will be reviewed on a regular basis.
Chat with Anita, your virtual assistant for LEA help, which is available on the CAASPP and ELPAC home pages. Unanswered questions will be routed to your LEA Success Agent.

Sincerely,

California Outreach Team

CAASPP website