Parent Guides to Understanding

The Parent Guides to Understanding are two-page flyers written in easy-to-understand language that answer key questions (what, why, who, how, and when) about California's assessment programs. Information is also included about how parents can support their student's success.

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress System

• Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (PDF)
• California Science Test (PDF)
• California Alternate Assessments (PDF)
• English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (PDF)
• California Spanish Assessment (PDF)
  

Other Important Assessments

• Physical Fitness Test (PDF)