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Parent Guides to Understanding


The Parent Guides to Understanding are two-page flyers written in easy-to-understand language that answer key questions (what, why, who, how, and when) about California's assessment programs. Information is also included about how parents can support their student's success.

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress System

Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments

California Science Test

California Alternate Assessments (CAAs)

California Spanish Assessment (CSA)

English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

Initial ELPAC

Summative ELPAC

Alternate ELPAC

Other Important Assessments

Questions:   California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Office | caaspp@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-8765
Last Reviewed: Friday, November 15, 2024
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    California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) email update, October 18, 2024.
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    Frequently asked questions related to the release of 2024 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) statewide results.
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    California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) email update, September 27, 2024.
  • Assessment Spotlight, Issue 292 (added 25-Sep-2024)
    California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) email update, September 13, 2024.
  • Assessment Spotlight, Issue 293 (added 25-Sep-2024)
    California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) email update, September 20, 2024.