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California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System

California's statewide student assessment system.

Program Overview

On January 1, 2014, the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System was established. The primary purpose of the CAASPP System is to assist teachers, administrators, students, and parents by promoting high-quality teaching and learning through the use of a variety of assessment approaches and item types.

The following links provide additional information about the program:

CAASPP – CalEdFacts web page provides a more detailed overview of the tests.

Assessment System Chart webpage lists the tests of the California Assessment System by subject, content, test name, test type, student participant groups, grade levels, and testing window timeframe.

California Assessment Timeline (PDF) presents the assessment administration timeline.

Assessment Spotlight web page contains archives of all previous Assessment Spotlight emails. Send a blank email to subscribe-caaspp@mlist.cde.ca.gov to receive regular updates on the latest information about the statewide assessment system.

Assessments

The CAASPP System (PDF) includes the following required assessments and additional resources:

Communication Materials

Resources for Communicating with Parents

Test Administration

Test Administration Coordination website External link opens in new window or tab.

Student Accessibility Resources

Available Resources by Test

Scores and Results Reporting

CAASPP Results website External link opens in new window or tab.—For directions on how to view results, go to Quick Reference Guides

Average Scale Score Changes by Grade

CAASPP Scale Score Percentiles

CAASPP Data Summary and Cross-tabulations

Designated Supports and Accommodations Assignment—Files providing the number of accessibility supports assigned to students in each administration year.

CAAs 1.0 Percent Threshold Data—Files providing the results of the 1.0 percent survey from 2016–17 onward.

Laws, Regulations, and Requirements

California Education Code Section 60640 External link opens in new window or tab.

Federal Listening/Speaking Waiver (PDF)

CAASPP Regulations External link opens in new window or tab.

Golden State Seal Merit Diploma

Assessment Apportionments

Technical Documents

CAASPP Technical Reports and Studies

Implementation of CAASPP

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Questions:   California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress | caaspp@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-8765
Last Reviewed: Monday, November 4, 2024
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