Assessment Spotlight, Issue 270

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 questions related to test administration, coordination, and trainings, visit the CAASPP website and the ELPAC website.

New Coordinator Training Webinar #5—Receiving Scores

Calling all local educational agencies (LEA) CAASPP and ELPAC coordinators who are new to their role or are looking for a refresher! The fifth New Coordinator Webinar of the 2023–24 series will take place on April 25, 2024, from 3–4 p.m. This learning event will delve into preparing to receive assessment scores. Register today to secure your spot.

Please note that no new information or updates about systems for the current year will be provided in New Coordinator Trainings. This session will only review coordinator tasks listed in the 2023–24 LEA CAASPP Coordinator Checklist .

Test Security Exclusions

When a site coordinator is unsure whether an issue should be reported in the Security and Test Administration Incident Reporting System (STAIRS), the first step is to consult the CAASPP and ELPAC Security Incidents and Appeals Procedure Guide . If the specific issue cannot be found in the chapter on Testing Incident Definitions, the site coordinator should contact the LEA coordinator for assistance in determining whether the issue should be reported in STAIRS. If the LEA CAASPP or ELPAC coordinator is unsure whether to report the issue, they should contact their LEA Success Agent. You can find your LEA's assigned Success Agent on the LEA Success Agents web page.

For circumstances that do not require reporting in STAIRS, refer to the Considerations for When Not to Report an Incident web page.

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