Assessment Information

The purpose of the Assessment Information Web page is to provide general information regarding the development, coordination, and implementation of statewide student testing programs in California. For information regarding a specific assessment program, visit the California Department of Education (CDE) Testing Web page.

Assessment Resources for Learning Acceleration

• A comprehensive list of resources to support learning acceleration that are available from the Assessment Development and Administration Division.

A to Z Index of Assessment Resources

To search by topic, view the A to Z Index of Assessment Resources web page.

• Assessment System Chart (PDF)
  The 2020–21 California assessment system listed by subject content, test name, test type, student participant groups, grade levels, and testing window timeframe.
• California Assessment Timeline (PDF)
  Assessment development timeline for the 2020–21, 2021–2022, and 2022–23 school years.
• North/South Information Meeting Materials
  Program presentations and other resources from the CDE's annual Assessment and Accountability Information Meeting.

Administrators, Teachers, and Assessment Coordinators

• COVID-19 Assessment FAQs
  Frequently asked questions related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and assessment.
  
• April 2020 CDE Update Webinar (Video; 1:41:53)
  April 2020 Updates for Coordinators of Assessment, Accountability, and System of Supports.
• April 21, 2020 Webinar Notetaking Guide (DOCX)
  
• Regional Assessment Network (RAN) Map
  Map of California and contact information for RAN members.
• English-Spanish Education and Assessment Glossary
  Translation glossary for assessment-related communications prepared by the CDE.

Testing Matrices

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP), the California English Language Development Test (CELDT), the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC).

• California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix
  The California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix displays the embedded and non-embedded universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations (UDAs) allowed as part of the CAASPP and ELPAC for 2020–21.
  
• Matrix Two
  Matrix of variations, and accommodations for administration of the PFT.

Researchers

• Downloadable Data Files
  Research files for California statewide student assessments.
• CAASPP Technical and Research Reports
  Technical reports, independent evaluation reports, and special study reports.