Assessment Spotlight, Issue 356

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 .

Charter School Assessment Coordinator Network

Join us on Wednesday, May 27 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for the next quarterly meeting of the virtual Charter School Assessment Coordinator Network. These quarterly meetings offer support to charter school coordinators and administrators by sharing assessment updates, best practices, and networking opportunities. Sign up today for the next meeting on Zoom as space is limited.

Registration Open for High School Equivalency Summer Convenings!

The California Department of Education (CDE) invites chief examiners, test site administrators, school counselors, and others with a connection to the California High School Equivalency and Proficiency programs to the in-person 2026 Summer Convenings. These convenings are designed to provide timely updates and to collect valuable feedback regarding the GED® and HiSET® exams. This year, you will have an opportunity to earn 0.5 professional development units (7.5 hours) by attending.

Register Now . Registration is free and open today:

• Sacramento — Monday, August 10
• Contra Costa — Tuesday, August 11
• Monterey — Wednesday, August 12
• Bakersfield — Thursday, August 13
• Fresno — Friday, August 14
• Orange — Tuesday, August 18
• Los Angeles — Wednesday, August 19
• San Diego — Thursday, August 20

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.