Assessment Spotlight, Issue 364
California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) email update, May 15, 2026.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
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Do Your Best on the Test Video Showcase Submission Deadline is June 30
The deadline to submit videos for the “Do Your Best on the Test” video showcase deadline is June 30. This showcase invites kindergarten through grade twelve students, individually or in teams, to share how they prepare to do their best on statewide assessments and why testing is important. Participants may be selected to have their video featured on the CAASPP & ELPAC YouTube channel and in social media posts. They may also have portions of their video incorporated into promotional materials shown to students throughout California to inspire other students to do their best on the tests. A special shout out to Ingenium Charter School for showing us how their students do their best on the test! View 2024–25 video submissions here
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This year so far, we have received many engaging, fun, and creative submissions from students across the state, highlighting topics such as:
- Why statewide testing is important
- How statewide testing supports college and career readiness
- Ways statewide testing improves teaching and learning
- How students prepare for statewide testing, such as tips to feel their best
- Impact of reclassification (ELPAC only)
The video must include the phrase “Do Your Best on the Test” and should be approximately 75 seconds in length. Submit videos through the “Do Your Best on the Test” Student Video Showcase Submission Form
. Each participating student must complete and upload a video release form
from the California Department of Education (CDE). Submissions will be accepted until June 30. If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact Aimee Myers amyers@scoe.net.
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