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Assessment Results Communications Toolkit

Informational materials and resources that help access and interpret the statewide assessment results for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC).

CAASPP and ELPAC Overview

The CAASPP and ELPAC are computer-based tests that measure what students know and can do based on the California academic content standards and English language development standards. The CAASPP and ELPAC are taken on a yearly basis, and statewide results are released each fall. These results can be aggregated and disaggregated for the purpose of informing parents/guardians, local educational agencies (LEAs), and the public.

Test Results and Quick Reference Guides

The Test Results for California's Assessments External link opens in new window or tab. website provides access to aggregate results. The following quick reference guides are provided to help you access results:

Results Communications

Resources

Starting Smarter External link opens in new window or tab. – The Starting Smarter website includes information on student score reports, sample test questions, parent-teacher conferences, and other no-cost resources in English and Spanish.

Resources for Communicating with Parents – Website with information to help parents understand the CAASPP and ELPAC assessments

Smarter Content Explorer External link opens in new window or tab. – The Smarter Content Explorer contains the Smarter Balanced Content and Item Specifications—key resources used in test and item development—as well as assessment blueprints, writing rubrics, and other test development resources. A Smarter Content Explorer flyer External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF) is available for more information about this web tool.

The Smarter Annotated Response Tool External link opens in new window or tab. – The Smarter Annotated Response Tool helps educators understand how student writing is scored on the Smarter Balanced assessments and support writing instruction in the classroom.

Writing Extended Response (WER) Condition Codes Flyer (PDF) – This flyer provides information and definitions for educators and testing coordinators regarding the various conditions codes that may accompany a student’s score on the WER item within the ELA performance task.

Assessment Fact Sheets – Smarter Balanced fact sheet handouts offer information on various aspects of the assessment system.

Summative Test Blueprints External link opens in new window or tab. – The adjusted form blueprints describe the content of the English language arts/literacy and mathematics summative assessments for grades three through eight and high school.

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Questions:   California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress | caaspp@cde.ca.gov | English Language Proficiency and Spanish Assessments Office | elpac@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Friday, August 1, 2025
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