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Assessment Spotlight, Issue 321

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) email update, May 16, 2025.

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 and ELPAC website External link opens in new window or tab. .

May Charter School Assessment Coordinator Network Meeting

Register today on Zoom External link opens in new window or tab. for the next quarterly meeting of the virtual Charter School Assessment Coordinator Network scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

We will provide assessment and accountability updates, discuss best practices of assessment coordination, and connect with other charter school assessment coordinators across the state.

We look forward to your participation!

2025–26 New Coordinator Training Webinar #1

Register now on Zoom External link opens in new window or tab. for the New Coordinator Training Webinar – Initial ELPAC and Preparation for Summative ELPAC scheduled for June 12, 2025, from 3 to 4 p.m. This webinar will focus on:

  • Understanding the Initial and Summative ELPAC processes,
  • Preparing for Initial ELPAC testing,
  • Understanding the ELPAC requirements for the Administration and Scoring Training, and
  • Identifying key Summative ELPAC tasks for early attention in the school year.

We hope you can join us!

To receive future CAASPP and ELPAC updates and notifications, subscribe to the CAASPP mailing list by sending a blank email message to subscribe-caaspp@mlist.cde.ca.gov. Are you a new subscriber? For previous Assessment Spotlight issues, visit the California Department of Education Assessment Spotlight web page.

Questions:   California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Office | caaspp@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-8765
Last Reviewed: Friday, May 30, 2025
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