CA Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)
Parent Guides to Understanding the CA Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)
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)
Other translations of the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments parent guide.
- California Alternate Assessments(PDF)
Other translations of the California Alternate Assessments parent guide.
- English Language Proficiency Assessments for California(PDF)
Other translations of the English Proficiency Assessments of California parent guide.
Other Important Assessments
Academic Checkup
A video about the Smarter Balanced assessments produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
Understanding Your Child's CAASPP Score Report
This video will help you and your child learn about California's new Student Score Report of year-end standardized test results.
(Click here to access the video in Spanish)
CAASPP Resources for Parents (PDF) – This flyer provides information about where parents can go to learn more about the CAASPP System and better understand their child's most recent score report.
Becoming Familiar with the Test
Practice and Training Tests – This link accesses both the practice and training tests portal. The practice tests provide students with grade-specific testing experiences that are similar in structure and format to the summative assessments. The training tests provide students with the opportunity to quickly become familiar with the software and interface features. The training tests are organized by grade bands (e.g., 3 –5).
Informational Videos
Smarter Balanced Assessment System
Information About Student Scores
Test score guide – This link accesses a guide to reading and understanding the Student Score Report.CDE
Early Assessment Program– The Early Assessment Program is one of the multiple measures the CSU utilizes to assess grade eleven students’ readiness for college-level coursework.
Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment Practice and Training Tests
Click on the link below to access both the Practice and Training Tests portal. The Practice Tests provide students with grade-specific testing experiences that are similar in structure and format to the Summative Assessments. The Training Tests provide students with the opportunity to quickly become familiar with the software and interface features. The Training Tests are organized by grade-bands (e.g., 3–5)