Assessment Spotlight, Issue 278

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 .

Register Now for August 2024 Assessment and Accountability Meeting

Registration is now open to all for the 2024 Assessment and Accountability Information Meeting (AAIM), hosted by the California Department of Education (CDE). The two-hour sessions will provide coordinators with the latest information and updates on California's assessment and accountability systems.

The sessions, for assessment, accountability, proficiency, and equivalency coordinators, will be presented virtually and held weekly on three afternoons in August, from 2 to 4 p.m. The dates and topics are as follows:

• Thursday, August 1: National and International Tests, Physical Fitness Test, California High School Equivalency and Proficiency Programs, Cross Program Updates for CAASPP and ELPAC, Interim and Formative Assessments

• Thursday, August 8: English Language Arts/literacy and Mathematics Assessments, Science Assessments, ELPAC, California Spanish Assessment

• Thursday, August 15: California School Dashboard and Accountability Updates

Registration for the 2024 AAIM is now open. If you are unable to attend but would like to receive the materials or a notice when the recording is posted, complete the AAIM Materials and Recordings sign up form . Questions can be submitted in advance by submitting them to AAIM Q&A form .

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