Assessment Spotlight, Issue 295

Focusing on the CAASPP System and English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)—and including, when timely, updates on California’s other statewide assessments. For test administration, coordination, and training questions, visit the CAASPP and ELPAC website .

California High School Proficiency Exam Certification Letter Request

The California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) was retired in the summer of 2023. As of September 30, 2024, the California Department of Education (CDE) has partnered with PSI Services, Inc.® to process and fulfill CHSPE Certification Letter requests. Individuals seeking proof of passing the CHSPE will now complete the CHSPE Online Order Form to request a CHSPE Certification Letter. If previous CHSPE test takers mailed an order form to the CDE before September 30, the order will be processed by the CDE. For orders sent after this date, the request forms will be returned, and individuals will be directed to use the CHSPE Online Order Form .

Results Are In – Now What? Webinar

Registration is now open for the Results Are In – Now What? Webinar on January 29, 2025! Join us to learn how you can leverage ELPAC and Alternate ELPAC results to support teaching and learning for English learner students at your local educational agency (LEA) by using the Results Are in – Now What? Module series for professional learning.

Coordinator How-to Hub

The new CAASPP & ELPAC Coordinator How-to Hub is live. It is designed to help coordinators complete assessment tasks in a timely manner.

The How-to Hub provides essential resources for all LEA assessment coordinators, including vignettes from experienced coordinators sharing their approaches to coordinator duties, such as setting test windows, loading accessibility resources, and more. Every topic features videos by two coordinators from small LEAs, two from medium LEAs, two from large LEAs, two from charter schools, and one from a county office of education.

California Educator Reporting System: Live Trainings and On-Demand Microlearning Videos

The California Educator Reporting System (CERS) offers California public school educators early access to CAASPP and ELPAC summative assessment results as well as detailed interim assessment data. The CDE is now offering two free ways for educators to get familiar with the features and functions of CERS.

Live Trainings

The virtual trainings offer live, facilitated training and dedicated time to practice using various features of CERS. Space is still available for the final two sessions of the live 2024–25 Introduction to CERS training:

• Register for Introduction to CERS for Test Coordinators and Administrators , October 8, 2024, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. This session is designed for staff who manage user roles in the Test Operations Management System or manage student groups in CERS.
  
• Register for the Introduction to CERS for Teachers , October 8, 2024, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. This session is designed for teachers who have students rostered in CERS, and other LEA staff who are interested in using the system.
  

On-demand Microlearning Videos

The 2024–25 Introduction to CERS trainings are now available as on-demand microlearning videos, which offer the same content as the live training in smaller video segments. Educators can learn at their own pace. They have the flexibility to watch the entire training or view specific topics as needed.

• 2024–25 Introduction to CERS for Test Coordinators and Administrators On-Demand Microlearning Videos
  
• 2024–25 Introduction to CERS for Teachers On-Demand Microlearning Videos

If you have any questions about any of these trainings, please contact Nikki Antonovich, Coordinator, Sacramento County Office of Education at caaspp@scoe.net.

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