Assessment Spotlight, Issue 366

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 .

New Coordinator Training Webinar: Your Role and the Assessment System

Register now for the New Coordinator Training Webinar —Your Role and the Assessment System on June 11, 2026, 3–4 p.m. This webinar will focus on:

• Understanding coordinator roles and responsibilities
• Learning about the system rollover
• Understanding key user roles and the importance of shared folders
• Identifying essential resources

This webinar is part of a yearlong series that provides just-in-time information for coordinators and opportunities to ask experienced coordinators questions.
Audience: Local Educational Agencies (LEA) CAASPP and ELPAC coordinators who have been in their role for less than 12 months or want a refresher on coordinator responsibilities.

Registration is now Open for the New Coordinator Fall Convenings

Step into your coordinator role with confidence and clarity. If you are a new LEA CAASPP or ELPAC Coordinator (fewer than three years in the role), this high-impact, in-person New Coordinator Convenings is your fast track to feeling prepared, connected, and ready for the year ahead.

Join fellow coordinators from across California for a dynamic day of hands-on learning and meaningful connections. Explore the Test Operations Management System or TOMS and the California Educator Reporting System or CERS in action, gain real-world insights from experienced peers and experts, and build your support network with other coordinators new to their role and with ETS Success Agents.

Come ready to ask questions, share ideas, and leave energized with the tools and confidence to succeed.

Register now for the new Coordinator Fall Convenings . Choose the location that works best for you:

• Sacramento — Monday, August 31 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Contra Costa — Tuesday, September 1 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Los Angeles — Thursday, September 3 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• San Diego — Friday, September 4 | 9:00–3 p.m
• Fresno — Friday, September 11 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
  

Secure your spot today. Space is limited, and you will not want to miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and launch your coordinator journey strongly.

2026 California Assessment Conference–Last Call for Session Presenters

The 2026 California Assessment Conference (CAC) gives attendees an opportunity to connect with other educators and hear from districts across the state. Is yours one of those districts?

The session submission window will close on June 19, 2026. To submit your session proposal and for more information about the conference visit the CAC website .
Questions? Email us at caaspp@scoe.net and we will be in touch with you within two business days.

Reserve Your Spot Now for the High School Equivalency and Proficiency Summer Convenings

The California Department of Education (CDE) invites chief examiners, test site administrators, school counselors, and others with a connection to 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 the High School Equivalency and Proficiency Summer Convenings. Registration is FREE! Register Now for the Summer Convenings .

• Sacramento—Monday, August 10 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Contra Costa—Tuesday, August 11 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Monterey—Wednesday, August 12 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Bakersfield—Thursday, August 13 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Fresno—Friday, August 14 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Orange—Tuesday, August 18 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Los Angeles—Wednesday, August 19 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
• San Diego—Thursday, August 20 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

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.