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Division Updates and Program Notes

Updates and notes on various components of state-wide student testing, assessment and accountability.
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2007

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2006

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2005

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May 2005 | March 2005 | January 2005

2004

December 2004 | November 2004

Other Information

Key to Acronyms | Questions about a Program

2008

June 2008

CELDT Notes - June 2008 | DOC (37KB; 3pp.) | PDF (90KB; 2pp.)

  • CELDT Blueprints
  • K-1 Early Literacy Assessment
  • Pre-Administration Trainings for District Coordinators for 2008-09
  • CELDT 101 Update
  • Released Test Questions

CAHSEE Notes - June 2008 | DOC (44KB; 3pp.) | PDF (223KB; 3pp.)

  • First 2008-09 Test Administration
  • Results from 2008 May and July Administrations
  • Release of 2007-08 Summary Results
  • Clarification Regarding Assembly Bill 347
  • Teacher and Student Study Guides
  • 2008-09 Parent Notification Assistance Packet
  • 2008-09 Testing Dates and Guidelines
  • Grade Twelve Testing Opportunities for the 2008-09 School Year
  • Special Education Data Reporting Requirements
  • Legislative Update
  • Settlement of Kidd (Chapman) v. California Department of Education (CDE)
May 2008

Standards and Assessment Division Update - May 2008 | DOC (62KB; 5pp.)

  • CAHSEE Results through December 2007 and February 2008
  • Data Analysis of Local Waivers and Exemptions for CAHSEE for Students in the Class of 2007
  • STAR Parent and Teacher Focus Groups: Released Test Question Communication Plan
  • California Modified Assessment (CMA) Blueprints
  • CELDT K-1 Early Literacy Assessment
  • Preliminary 2007-08 Annual Assessment (AA) Results
  • Pre-Administration Training for 2008-09
  • No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) Peer Review

CELDT Notes - May 2008

  • Release of 2007-08 Annual Assessment Summary Results
  • Released Test Questions
  • DataQuest Reporting Site
  • Pre-Administration Workshops
  • CELDT 101
  • K-1 Early Literacy Assessment
April 2008

STAR Notes - April 2008 | DOC (42KB; 4pp.)

  • Extended Data Correction
  • Demographic Edit Alert: Penalties
  • 2008 Student Data File
  • Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
  • 2008 STAR Apportionment Rates
  • 2007 Apportionment Information Report Waiver Requests

CAHSEE Notes - April 2008

  • Upcoming Test Administrations
  • Extra Mathematics Study Guides
  • Approval Process for Unlisted Modifications
  • FAQs Regarding Excessive Order Charges
  • Waivers for Students with Disabilities
  • Planning for Next Year

PFT Notes - April 2008

  • Reporting Deadline
  • Reporting Options
  • Questions and Answers to PFT Exemption Changes Due to SB 78 and SB 601

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March 2008

Standards and Assessment Division Update - March 2008 | DOC (44KB; 3pp.)

  • Preliminary Analyses of CAHSEE Results
  • STAR Communication Plan for Released Test Questions
  • STAR 2008 Pre-Test Workshops
  • STAR 2008 Grade Four and Seven Writing Standards Tests
  • CELDT Early Literacy Test Development
  • CELDT 2007-08 Annual Assessment
  • No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) Peer Review

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February 2008

CAHSEE Notes - February 2008 | DOC (48KB; 3pp.) | PDF (76KB; 3pp.)

  • Upcoming Test Administrations
  • Revised Test Variations Matrix
  • Grade Twelve Students
  • 2006-07 Apportionment Information Report Waiver Requests
  • Approval of Revisions to the California High School Exit Examination Regulations

CEDLT Notes - February 2008 | DOC (27KB; 2pp.)

  • Annual Assessment
  • Training Opportunities
  • Assistance Packet for School Districts and Schools
  • New CELDT Consultant
  • Frequently Asked Questions

STAR Notes - February 2008 | DOC (38KB; 3pp.) | PDF (60KB; 3pp.)

  • 2008 STAR Program Assistance Packets
  • Released Test Questions
  • Reporting Testing Irregularities
  • Golden State Seal Merit Diploma Insignia Requests
  • STAR Management System Modules and Manuals Available
  • STAR Teacher Guides for the 2008 Writing Standards Test

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January 2008

Standards and Assessment Division Update - January 2008 | DOC (37KB; 2pp.) | PDF (64KB; 2pp.)

  • STAR Program Apportionment
  • Pre-Test Workshop Training for 2008 Test Administration
  • No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) Peer Review

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2007

December 2007

STAR Notes - December 2007 | DOC (56KB; 4pp.) | PDF (66KB; 4pp.)

  • Matrix Updates
  • California Modified Assessment (CMA) Participation
  • CAPA
  • Standards-based Tests in Spanish and English Learner Students
  • Pre-Identification Workshops
  • 2008 STAR Item and Time Charts
  • Aprenda 3 Pre-Test Workshop and Webinar
  • 2007 Apportionment Information Reports

PFT Notes - December 2007 | DOC (34KB; 2pp.) | PDF (52KB; 2pp.)

  • Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Results, Corrections to PFT Results, and Summary Data
  • Update on the Two-year Exemption from Physical Education Courses

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November 2007

CELDT Notes - November 2007 | DOC (46KB; 3pp.) | PDF (209KB; 3pp.)

  • Deadline for Return of Tests Administered During 2007-08 Edition Annual Assessment Window
  • Extension of Deadlines for Districts Affected by Wildfires
  • Test Purpose
  • Data Analysis and Use Workshops
  • Apportionments Reminder

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October 2007

CAHSEE Notes - October 2007 | DOC (35KB; 2pp.) | PDF (66KB; 2pp.)

  • Ordering Deadlines for Spring Exam Administrations
  • 2007-08 Test Administration Workshops and Web Cast
  • Apportionment Certification Reminder
  • Final Data Correction Opportunity
  • Important Information About Administering the CAHSEE
  • Update on Valenzuela Settlement - AB 347

PFT Notes - October 2007 | DOC (34KB; 2pp.) | PDF (58KB; 2pp.)

  • Guidance for New PFT Coordinators
  • FITNESSGRAM® 8.3
  • Update on Defining “Passing” for the Purposes of the Two-Year Exemption from High School Physical Education Courses

STAR Notes - October 2007 | DOC (57KB; 3pp.) | PDF (67KB; 2pp.)

  • Grade Two Testing Continues through the STAR Program Sunset Date of 2011
  • Demographic Data Corrections Extended
  • California Modified Assessment Update
  • Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS) Update
  • Ordering and Pre-Identification Workshops
  • Certification of 2007 Apportionment Information Reports

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September 2007

Standards and Assessment Division Update - September 2007 | DOC (54KB; 3pp.) | PDF (74KB; 3pp.)

  • Standardized Testing and Reporting 2007 Results
  • Standards-based Tests in Spanish Blueprints
  • California Modified Assessment (CMA) Blueprints
  • CMA Participation Criteria
  • Standard Setting
  • Selection of Contractor for the Independent Evaluation of the CAHSEE
  • CAHSEE Summary of Results
  • CAHSEE Tentative Settlement
  • 2006-07 California English Language Development Test Results
  • No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Peer Review

CELDT Notes - September 2007 | DOC (44KB; 3pp.) | PDF (133KB; 3pp.)

  • Form F 2006-07 Initial Identification Summary Results
  • Data Analysis and Use Workshops
  • Upcoming North-South Meetings
  • 2007-08 Annual Assessment Window
  • Return of Annual Assessment Answer Documents
  • Initial Identification Window
  • Pre-Identification Deadline
  • Answer Document Box 14 Error
  • CELDT District Coordinators

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August 2007

CAHSEE Notes - August 2007 | DOC (46KB; 3 pp.) | PDF (213KB; 3pp.)

  • Upcoming Opportunities to Participate in Test Development and Essay Scoring
  • 2006-07 Apportionment Information Reports
  • Test Administration Training Web Cast
  • 2007-08 CAHSEE Project Calendar and Scheduling Guidelines
  • Excessive Test Materials Ordering Fee
  • Distribution of Study Guides
  • Upcoming North-South Meetings

PFT Notes - August 2007 | DOC (29KB; 1p.) | PDF (51KB; 1p.)

  • Non-compliant Letters

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July 2007

CELDT Notes - July 2007 | DOC (47KB; 4pp.) | PDF (119KB; 3pp.)

  • Release of Form F 2006-07 Annual Assessment Summary Results
  • Train the Trainer Summer Workshops for 2007-08
  • 2007-08 Pre-Identification

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June 2007

CAHSEE Notes - June 2007 | DOC (43KB; 2pp.) | PDF (68KB; 2pp.)

  • Release of 2006-07 Summary Results
  • 2007-08 Parent Notification Assistance Packet Now Available
  • Upcoming Material Ordering and Pre-ID Deadlines
  • 2008-09 and 2009-2010 Testing Dates
  • Special Education Exemption Requirements
  • Special Education Data Reporting Requirements

PFT Notes - June 2007 | DOC (30KB; 1p.) | PDF (132KB; 1p.)

  • Data Files Reporting Deadline
  • Schools with Ten or Fewer Students Tested

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May 2007

Standards and Assessment Division Update - May 2007 | DOC (48KB; 3pp.) | PDF (204KB; 3pp.)

  • Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program
    • California Modified Assessment
  • California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)
    • Amendments to Title 5 California Code of Regulations
    • CAHSEE and Senate Bill 267
  • No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) Peer Review

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April 2007

CAHSEE Notes - April 2007 | DOC (44KB; 3pp.) | PDF (65KB; 3pp.)

  • Revisions to the California High School Exit Examination Regulations
  • Spring 2007 Test Administrations
  • 2007-08 Testing Dates and Guidelines
  • Assembly Bill 1802 Intervention Materials
  • Intervention Series
  • Intervention Compendium

CELDT Notes - April 2007 | DOC (45KB; 4pp.) | PDF (188KB; 3pp.)

  • Errata
  • Changes in 2007-08
  • 2006-07

PFT Notes - April 2007 | DOC (42KB; 3pp.) | PDF (69KB; 3pp.)

  • Reporting Deadline
  • Reporting Options
  • Electronic Reporting Options/Directions for 2007 Physical Fitness Test
  • Preparation Manual for Testing and Reporting, Part Two
  • FITNESSGRAM® Software and Ethnicity Codes
  • FITNESSGRAM® Standards for Healthy Fitness Zone (HFZ)

STAR Notes - April 2007 | DOC (57KB; 4pp.) | PDF (137KB; 4pp.)

  • California Writing Standards Tests
  • New Postings at the California Department of Education Web Site
  • Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
  • 2007 STAR Apportionment Rates
  • Demographic Edit Alert Penalties
  • 2006 Apportionment Information Report Waiver Requests

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March 2007

Standards and Assessment Division Update - March 2007 | DOC (45KB; 3pp.) | PDF (59KB; 3pp.)

  • Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program
    • California Modified Assessment
  • California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)
    • Intensive Instruction Funding
    • Amendments to Title 5 California Code of Regulations
    • CAHSEE and Senate Bill 267

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February 2007

CAHSEE Notes - February 2007 | DOC (42KB; 2pp.) | PDF (142KB; 2pp.)

  • Upcoming Test Administrations
  • Consideration of a Course of Action for Students with Disabilities
  • Proposed Amendments to CAHSEE Regulations

CELDT Notes - February 2007 | DOC (47KB; 3pp.) | PDF (144KB; 3pp.)

  • New CELDT Administrator
  • CTB Reporting Error
  • Annual Assessment
  • Data Review Module
  • Scoring Guides
  • Proficiency Level Scale Score Ranges

PFT Notes - February 2007 | DOC (39KB; 3pp.) | PDF (195KB; 3pp.)

  • Corrections to the 2006 Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Results
  • 2006-07 Testing Window
  • New Contractor
  • FITNESSGRAM Standards for Healthy Fitness Zone
  • Questions and Answers

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January 2007

Standards and Assessment Division Update - January 2007 | DOC (46KB; 4pp.) | PDF (124KB; 3pp.)

  • Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program
    • STAR Program Apportionment
    • Pre-Test Workshop Training for 2007 Test Administration
  • California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)
    • CAHSEE Materials
    • Exemption for Students with Disabilities
  • California English Language Development Test (CELDT)
    • 2006-07 New Performance Level Cut Scores
  • No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) Peer Review
  • Academic Performance Index (API)

STAR Notes - January 2007 (Revised March 2007) | DOC (79KB; 6pp.)

  • New Postings at the STAR Web Site
  • New Postings at the CDE Web Site
  • Aprenda 3 Pre-Test Workshops
  • Pre-Identification Service Provided by California School Information Services
  • Nonpublic School Codes
  • STS and Dual Immersion Classrooms
  • Ordering Aprenda Test Materials
  • Reporting Testing Irregularities

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2006

December 2006

CAHSEE Notes - December 2006

  • Ordering Deadlines for Spring Exam Administrations
  • Completion of School Code for Nonpublic, Nonsectarian Schools
  • Processing Fee for Late Answer Document Returns
  • Statewide Student Identifiers Now Correctable via Mass Demographic Update
  • Apportionment Certification Reminder

PFT Notes - December 2006

  • Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Results, Corrections to PFT Results, and Summary Data
  • Revised School and Student Record Layout
  • Fitnessgram® 8.2

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November 2006

Standards and Assessment Division Update - November 2006

  • Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program
    • STAR Contracts
    • STAR Program Apportionment
    • California Modified Assessment (CMA) Update
    • Testing Spanish-Speaking English Learners
  • California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)
    • Intensive Instruction Funding
    • Exemption for Students with Disabilities
  • California English Language Development Test (CELDT)
    • New Performance Level Cut Scores
  • No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) Peer Review
  • Academic Performance Index (API)
    • 2006 API Base

CELDT Notes - November 2006

  • Deadline for Return of Tests Administered During 2006 Annual Assessment Window
  • Form F Reminder
  • Initial Identification Results
  • Apportionments Reminder
  • Post-Test Workshops

STAR Notes - November 2006

  • Completing 2006 Testing
    • 2006 California Report for Teachers
    • 2006 Test Score Verification and Data Corrections
    • Certification of 2006 Apportionment Information Reports
  • Planning for 2007 Testing
    • Reminders for 2007 Test Administration
    • 2007 Test Administration Setup
    • 2006-07 Pre-ID File Layout Posted
    • Testing Spanish-speaking English Learners
    • Testing Students in Nonpublic Nonsectarian Schools
    • Statewide Student Identifiers
    • 2007 Student Reports

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October 2006

CAHSEE Notes - October 2006

  • Ordering Deadlines Extended for Spring Exam Administrations
  • Test Administration Web Cast
  • 2007 Special Education Exemption for Certain Students with Disabilities
  • Apportionment Certification Reminder
  • Special Education Exit Date Field on the CAHSEE Answer Document

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September 2006

Standards and Assessment Division Update - September 2006

  • STAR Results
  • CAHSEE Exemption for Students with Disabilities
  • CAHSEE Data Collection for SB 517
  • CAHSEE - Calculator Use as a Modification
  • CAHSEE Achievement Standards
  • CELDT Guidelines for Reclassification of English Learners
  • CELDT - New Performance Level Cut Scores

CELDT Notes - September 2006

  • Return of Annual Assessment Answer Documents
  • Form E Results
  • Spanish Translations Updated
  • Post-Administration Workshops
  • Upcoming North-South Meetings
  • 2006-07 Annual Assessment Window
  • Initial Identification Schedule
  • Pre-Identification (Pre-ID)
  • Key Dates for CELDT

PFT Notes - September 2006

  • Non-Compliant Letters for 2006 Administration

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August 2006

CAHSEE Notes - August 2006

  • 2005-06 Summary Results Released
  • Calculator Use to Count for AYP Purposes
  • Final Data Correction Opportunity
  • Summary Results Assistance Packet Now Available
  • 2005-06 Apportionment Information Reports
  • Special Education Exemption Reporting Requirements (Senate Bill 517)
  • 2006-07 Test Administration Workshops
  • 2006-07 CAHSEE Project Calendar and Scheduling Guidelines
  • Parent Notification Assistance Packet Now Available
  • Distribution of Study Guides
  • Upcoming North-South Meetings

STAR Notes - August 2006

  • Public Release of 2006 STAR Results
  • Explaining 2006 Internet Reports to the Public Assistance Packet
  • Explaining 2006 Test Results to Parents and Guardians Assistance Packet
  • 2006 Reports
  • 2006 Post-Test Guide
  • 2006 STAR Student Data File Layout Posted
  • Request for Verification of 2006 Test Scores
  • 2006 Optional Demographic Data Corrections
  • CST Results Used for Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
  • 2007 Designation Forms and STAR Management System
  • Grade Two Testing Continues
  • Testing Spanish-speaking English Learners
  • Algebra I CST Available for Grade 7
  • Testing Students in Nonpublic Nonsectarian Schools
  • Use of 0000001 School Code
  • Statewide Student Identifiers (SSID)
  • Required Fields for STAR Pre-ID

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July 2006

Standards and Assessment Division Update - July 2006

  • Standardized Testing and Reporting Program Proposed Regulations
  • Standards-based Tests in Spanish
  • California Alternate Performance Assessment
  • Independent Evaluation of Standards and Assessment Program
  • California High School Exit Examination Exemption for Students with Disabilities
  • Data Collection for SB 517
  • No Child Left Behind Peer Review

STAR Notes - July 2006

  • 2006 Results Reporting Schedule
  • 2006 Post-Test Workshops
  • STAR Web Casts
  • Designation of District STAR Coordinator for 2007
  • Planning for 2006-07 Test Administration
  • CSIS will Provide Data Editing and Reporting Services for STAR Program
  • STAR Test Administration Set-Up Application
  • Statewide Student Identifiers (SSID)
  • Special Education Disability Codes for 2006-07

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June 2006

CAHSEE Notes - June 2006

  • Upcoming Material Ordering and Pre-ID Deadlines
  • New Procedure for Test Material Returns
  • Special Education Disability Codes for 2006-07
  • Return of Secure Test Materials Required to Receive Apportionments
  • Statewide Student Identifier Requirements
  • Permanent Record Notation Requirements
  • Remediation Compendium
  • Special Education Exemption Requirements

CELDT Notes - June 2006

  • Reminder: Form E - End of Year
  • Form F
  • CSIS Will Not Provide Editing and Reporting Services
  • Special Education Disability Codes for 2006-07
  • Statewide Student Identifier
  • Alternate Assessment Options
  • Home Language Survey
  • Remaining Pre-Administration Workshops
  • Apportionments

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May 2006

Standards and Assessment Division Update - May 2006

  • Reminder - Statewide Student Identifiers
  • STAR Proposed Regulations
  • Science Performance Standards
  • CAHSEE Proposed Regulations
  • Independent Evaluation of Standards and Assessment Program
  • PFT Proposed Regulations
  • CELDT Update
  • California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System
  • Pre-Identification File Cleansing

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April 2006

CAHSEE Notes - April 2006

  • Revised Test Administration Schedule
  • Proposed Regulations Hearing
  • Spring 2006 Test Administrations
  • Estimated Passing Rate for Class of 2006
  • Senate Bill 517 and Verification of Exemption Eligibility

CELDT Notes - April 2006

  • Reminder - Form E - End of Year
  • Form F
  • CELDT District Coordinator Contact Information
  • Data Review Module
  • Transfer of Student Scores
  • Reading and Writing Testing of Students in Kindergarten and Grade One

STAR Notes - April 2006

  • STAR Program Testing Dates - 2006-07 School Year
  • Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
  • Aprenda 3 Update
  • Standards-based Tests in Spanish (STS) Field Test
  • California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA)
  • California Modified Assessment

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March 2006

Standards and Assessment Division Update - March 2006

  • Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program Approval of Contract
  • CAPA Blueprints
  • Performance Standards for Science
  • California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Examination of Alternatives
  • CAHSEE Adoption of Emergency Regulations
  • CAHSEE Consolidated State Application Accountability Workbook
  • California English Language Development Test (CELDT) Performance Level Standard Setting

STAR Notes - March 2006

  • 2006 STAR District and Test Site Coordinator Manual
  • 2006 Directions for Administration
  • Pre-Test Workshop Web Casts
  • STAR California Standards Test (CST) Blueprints
  • Correction for Grade Two Testing
  • California Writing Standards Tests
  • Testing Irregularities and Test Administration Incidents
  • Golden State Seal Merit Diploma
  • STAR Apportionment Information

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February 2006

CELDT Notes - February 2006

  • Data Review Module
  • Charter Schools
  • Kindergarten and Grade 1 Testing in Reading and Writing
  • Comparing Summary Results

CAHSEE Notes - February 2006

  • Changes to CAHSEE Administration Schedule Anticipated
  • Senate Bill 517 and the CAHSEE Requirement for Students with Disabilities
  • Spanish Translations of Reporting Individual Student Results Assistance Packet New Available
  • 2004-05 Apportionment Information Report Waiver Requests

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January 2006

STAR Notes - January 2006

  • Title 5 Regulations and 2006 Item and Time Charts Available
  • October STAR Notes Correction
  • Documents Posted on the CDE Web Site
  • 2005 Apportionment Information Reports
  • STAR Management System Modules and Manuals
  • Pre-Identification (Pre-ID) Service Provided by California School Information Services (CSIS)
  • Testing Students in Non-Public Certified Schools
  • Expanded Coding of Accommodations and Modifications for 2006
  • Single Grade on CST Test Booklets and Answer Documents
  • Recommended Process for Determining Testing Grades for Students on Study Contracts
  • Reporting Testing Irregularities
  • CAPA Participation
  • Aprenda 3
  • Standards-based Tests in Spanish
  • Pre-Test Workshops

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2005

November 2005

Standards and Assessment Update - November 2005

  • Standardized Testing and Reporting Contract
  • National Assessment of Educational Progress Release
  • California English Language Development Test Initial Identification Results
  • California High School Evaluation Report
  • Intensive Instruction and Services Funding
  • Physical Fitness Test Regulations

CELDT Notes - November 2005

  • California English Language Development Test (CELDT) Annual Assessment
  • Deadline to Return 2005 CELDT Annual Assessments
  • Initial Identification Assessment
  • Form E Reminder
  • Initial Identification Results
  • Special Education
  • Title 5 Regulations
  • CELDT District Coordinator (CDC) Contact and Transfer of Student Scores
  • Reporting Results
  • Test Results Interpretation Guide
  • Apportionment
  • Post-Test Workshops

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October 2005

STAR Notes - October 2005

  • North-South Meeting
  • Demographic Data Corrections
  • Certification of 2005 Apportionment Information Reports
  • Request for Verification of 2005 Test Scores
  • The California Report for Teachers
  • 2005-06 District STAR Coordinator Designation Forms/Security Agreements and STAR Management System
  • 2005-06 Workshops Scheduled
  • No Below-Level Testing
  • Modification Use No Longer Included in Participation Rate
  • Restriction on Use of School Code "0000001"
  • Grade Two Testing Continues (Updated September 8, 2006)
  • Changes in the Format of the Grade 4 and Grade 7 California Writing Standards Tests
  • Ordering Mathematics and Science California Standards Tests
  • Science Tests Required by NCLB
  • Reporting Clusters for the Grade 5 California Science Standards Test
  • Changes to the Designated Primary Language Test
  • Standards-based Tests in Spanish

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September 2005

Standards and Assessment Update - September 2005

  • STAR
  • CELDT
  • CAHSEE

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August 2005

CELDT Notes - August 2005

  • Annual Assessment
  • Training
  • Initial Identification
  • Pre - Identification
  • Title 5 Regulations
  • CELDT District Coordinator Contact Information
  • CDC and Transfer of Student Scores
  • Unused Materials
  • California School Information Services (CSIS)
  • Bureau of State Audits Report
  • Upcoming North-South Meetings
  • Upcoming Key Dates

Standards and Assessment Update - August 2005

  • STAR
    • STAR Request for Submissions
    • New Alternate Assessment
    • Designated Primary Language Test
    • Reading-Language Arts and Mathematics Blueprints for Standards-based Test in Spanish
  • CELDT
    • Kindergarten and First Grade Testing
  • CAHSEE
    • Spring 2005 Administration Results

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May 2005

CELDT Notes - May 2005

  • Training
  • Pre-Identification
  • CELDT District Coordinator Contact Information
  • CDC and Transfer of Student Scores
  • Student Data Files
  • General Research Tape (GRT)
  • Annual Assessment
  • Initial Identification Assessment
  • Unused Form D Materials
  • California School Information Services

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March 2005

Standards and Assessment Update- March 2005

  • STAR
  • CELDT

STAR Assessment Notes- March 2005

  • 2005 STAR Testing
  • 2005 STAR Pre-Test Workshop
  • 2005 STAR Documents Posted
  • 2005 STAR Materials Shipped to Districts
  • 2005 and 2006 Grade Four and Seven Writing Test Dates
  • Teacher Guide for the 2004 California Writing Standards Tests in Grades Four and Seven
  • Released Test Questions
  • Golden State Seal Merit Diploma

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January 2005

CELDT Assessment Notes - January 2005

  • Annual Assessment
  • Test Results Interpretation Guide
  • Summary Data
  • Data Review Module (DRM)
  • CELDT District Coordinator List

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2004

December 2004

Standards and Assessment Update - December 2004

  • STAR- Extended Contract for Educational Testing Service (ETS)
  • CELDT- Waiver for Kindergarten and First Grade Reading/Writing Assessment
  • CAHSEE- Regulations: Shipping and Returning Test Materials
  • CAHSEE- HumRRO’s Year-5 Evaluation Report Available on CDE Web Site

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November 2004

STAR Assessment Notes - November 2004

  • 2004 STAR Apportionment
  • Designation of 2004-05 District STAR Coordinator
  • Ordering 2004-05 Testing Materials
  • End-of-Course Math and Science Tests
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Grade 4 and 7 Writing Tests
  • The California Report for Teachers
  • Early Assessment Program (EAP) Results of Readiness for College English and Mathematics
  • Below-Level Testing
  • 2005 Golden State Seal Merit Diploma

CELDT Assessment Notes - November 2004

  • Test Form D
  • Deadline to Return 2004 CELDT Annual Assessments
  • Initial Identification Assessment
  • CELDT Reporting
  • Special Education
  • Data Review Module
  • Apportionment Information Report

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Key to Acronyms
Aprenda 3 Aprenda, La prueba de logros en español, Tercera edición
CAHSEE California High School Exit Examination
CAPA California Alternate Performance Assessment
CAT/6 Survey California Achievement Tests, Sixth Edition Survey
CELDT California English Language Development Test
CHSPE California High School Proficiency Examination
CMA California Modified Assessment
CSTs California Standards Tests
GED General Educational Development Test
NAEP National Assessment of Educational Progress
PFT California Physical Fitness Testing
SABE/2 Spanish Assessment of Basic Education Second Edition
STAR Standardized Testing and Reporting
STS Standards-based Testing in Spanish
Questions about a program
  • CAHSEE, PFT: 916-445-9449
  • STAR: Aprenda 3, CAPA, CAT/6, CMA, CSTs, STS: 916-445-8765
  • CELDT: 916-445-8420
  • NAEP: 916-319-0332
  • CHSPE: 866-342-4773
  • GED: 800-331-6316

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Questions:   Standards and Assessment Division | sad@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-9441
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