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1. 2023–24 Pretest Virtual Training Series December 14, 2023: CAASPP: What’s New for Testing? Materials and Questions: bit.ly/2324pretestCAASPP

2. Notes About This Training This PowerPoint file and a separate resource guide with links are provided on the padlet. Slide notes are included throughout this PowerPoint file. Questions can be entered into the padlet during the session and will remain available after the session. This session will be recorded and posted on the Asynchronous Training Opportunities web page. Recordings are posted within two weeks of the session.

3. Agenda 2023–24 Testing Updates Preparing to Test Summative General Assessments Summative California Alternate Assessments (CAAs) California Science Test (CAST) Interim Assessments Test Operations Management System (TOMS) Test Administration Resources and Q&A

4. Learning Goals By the end of the training today, participants will understand the following: Preparation and training needed for CAASPP administration Updates to test administration systems and resources Options for finding additional information and support

5. 2023–24 Testing Updates

6. CAASPP: Test Administration Windows Assessment Statewide Testing Window Start Date Statewide Testing Window End Date Smarter Balanced, CAST, CAAs for ELA and mathematics January 9, 2024 , or once 66% of instructional year is completed Last day of instruction or July 15, 2024 CAA for Science September 19, 2023 Last day of instruction or July 15, 2024 California Spanish Assessment (CSA) January 9, 2024, or once 66% of instructional year is completed Last day of instruction or July 15, 2024 Smarter Balanced and CAST Interim Assessments August 1, 2023 (Smarter Balanced) October 24, 2023 (CAST) Available for the entire administration year

7. New Website! The CAASPP website and the ELPAC website are being redesigned and combined into a single website. Improved user interface Intuitive organization Improved search function Quick links: Always available The existing websites will remain active during a soft launch.

8. Test Settings API Current methods (one-by-one and batch files in TOMS) continue to work. Certain student information systems (SIS) and Special Education systems can automatically sync to TOMS. Contact vendors about availability More information coming soon

9. Redesigned SSRs Newly redesigned Student Score Reports (SSRs) are available for the 2023–24 summative assessments. Redesigned SSRs for the Initial ELPAC will be available for the 2024–25 test administration. SSRs will be available as PDFs and HTML pages. SSRs will also be available in Arabic.

10. New Personalized Video SSRs Two video SSRs will be available to purchase. CAASPP Smarter Balanced for ELA and mathematics​ Summative ELPAC Same cost as in previous years—$1 per video​ Includes both English and Spanish for students whose primary language is Spanish​ Costs $1 for the Smarter Balanced for ELA and mathematics video and $1 for the Summative ELPAC video

11. Teacher Hand Scoring System Updates New features include the following: Improved navigation Ability to add comments for other scorers on student responses Email notifications to scorers The Teacher Hand Scoring System (THSS) is used to score student responses for the following: Initial ELPAC (Writing domain for grades three through twelve) Smarter Balanced Interim Assessments for ELA and mathematics CAST Interim Assessments ELPAC Interim Assessments

12. Accessibility Resources The following accessibility resources are now available: New California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix New accessibility resource graphics New embedded Word Prediction accommodation LEA coordinators are expected to communicate with site coordinators and test examiners about designated supports and check test settings in the Test Administrator (TA) Interface. Avoid submitting Security and Test Administration Incident Reporting System (STAIRS) cases!

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14. Preparing to Test

15. Materials for Administration Smarter Balanced and CAST Soon to come, three separate Smarter Balanced and CAST scripts CSA Uses a Spanish script CAAs for ELA, mathematics, and science Use Preparing for Administration ( PFAs ) and Directions for Administration ( DFAs )

16. Summative Assessment Scripts

17. PFA and DFAs for CAAs PFA Before testing Availability on the CAASPP website Optional, nonsecure DFAs During testing Availability in TOMS Required, secure

18. Test Administrator Tutorial Updates for 2023–24 coming in early January Optional training for test administrators Availability on Moodle and on the CAASPP website Included topics: Overview of summative general assessments ( Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments, CAST, CSA) Test security Test administration procedures

19. Test Examiner Tutorial Updates for 2023–24 available now Required training for CAASPP test examiners Certificate of completion: CAA General Requirements CAAs for ELA and Mathematics CAA for Science Get Certificate

20. Manuals Library Navigate to the Manuals Library for a list of all available manuals.

21. What’s New Chapters What’s New in 2023–24 sections for updated manuals

22. Accessibility Resources Information Accessibility Resources Asynchronous Training Module A: Matching Accessibility Resources to Students’ Needs Module B: Using Accessibility Resources in Daily Instruction Demonstration videos Scribe Read Aloud …and more!

23. System Timing (1) Student Information CALPADS One business day TOMS Test Assignments TOMS One business day Test Delivery System (TDS) Test Settings TOMS About four hours TDS

24. System Timing (2) Signed Security Forms TOMS About 60 minutes TA Interface Interim Assessment Results Interim test submitted About 20 minutes THSS (if hand scoring) CERS (if no hand scoring) THSS score submitted About 20 minutes CERS

25. Testing Recommendations Take a practice or training test with the students.​ Administer interim assessments.​ Use the entire testing window.​ Schedule in-person testing sessions and remote testing sessions in separate testing sessions.​ Note: Remote testing is only for students receiving daily remote instruction, and remote testing is not available for the CAAs.

26. Where to Get Answers All roles Checklists, manuals, and videos Get Answers tool “Anita” chat bot Asynchronous and recorded trainings LEA coordinators CalTAC and Success Agents Site coordinators, test administrators, and others. LEA coordinator For issues with testing systems that arise during an active test session: CalTAC at 800-955-2954

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28. Summative General Assessments Smarter Balanced for ELA and Mathematics, CAST, and CSA

29. Smarter Balanced Summative Blueprints Adjusted blueprints continuation Target results in CERS (for groups of 30 or more students) New: Individual student composite claim results in CERS and on SSRs Claim results in the Test Results for California’s Assessments website Individual claim aggregate data for groups of 30 or more students Composite claim aggregate data for groups of 11 or more students

30. CSA Expansion New speaking domain One full-write item for writing domain per grade level or grade span Recommended headphones with attached microphones for speaking and listening domains Field test for 2023–24 New videos, training tests, and other resources

31. 2023 – 24 CSA Field Test (1) Who: All registered students taking the CSA ​ What: CSA Field Test ​ When: Spring 2024 ​ Where: At your school  ​ Why: To field-test newly developed speaking and full-write items to get a more complete picture of a student’s Spanish literacy skills ​

32. 2023 – 24 CSA Field Test (2) N ew cover page for segments Constructed-response s coring i nformation Updated training test and flyer ​ New videos to support administration of field test items Updated estimated testing times

33. Importance of the CSA Field Test The CSA Field Test will do the following: Ensure the reliability and validity of the items being field-tested Provide a more accurate determination of the time needed for students to complete the assessment Provide student speaking responses to develop administration scoring and training materials for LEAs to use during the operational CSA 33

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35. Summative California Alternate Assessments CAAs for ELA, Mathematics, and Science

36. Test Form Assignments LEA coordinators use the form assignment web pages to check the LEA’s forms. Two forms for the CAAs for ELA and mathematics Four forms for the CAA for Science Forms determine which DFAs to use.

37. CAA for ELA Second Scoring Validity check for rubric-scored items Secondary test examiner scoring in the moment Submission of second scores into the Data Entry Interface (DEI) CAA for ELA Second Scoring Assignments web page

38. CAA for Science Test Administration Planning Embedded performance tasks (PTs) to be administered throughout the school year (between September and the end of instruction or July 15, whichever comes first) CAA for Science Administration Planning Guides

39. CAA for Science Scheduling Flexibility—Example Timeline

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41. CAST Interim Assessments

42. California Assessment System Interim Assessments Smarter Balanced for ELA and mathematics interim assessments CAST Interim Assessments

43. Quick Reference Documents

44. Security Considerations Interim assessment materials are not for public use, display, or distribution. These materials should not be shared with parents/guardians or the public; reproduced in any form; or posted in any public place, including online.

45. Roles to Administer Interim Assessments LEA coordinators and test site coordinators, test administrators, and test examiners can administer all interim assessments. The IA Administrator Only role can be assigned for access to all interim assessments but no summative assessments.

46. CAST Interim Assessments Organization Elementary organized by grade level performance expectations: Grade three Grade four Grade five Middle school and high school organized by science domain: Earth and Space Sciences Life Sciences Physical Sciences

47. CAST Interim Assessments in CERS Information and data are available in CERS. Available now: Student scores and achievement levels Late January 2024: Items and student responses Late July 2024: Individual student reports Educators will need to be given access to view results.

48. CAST Interim Assessment Use The CAST Interim Assessments are fixed-form assessments. Evidence of student learning elicited from assessments will differ depending upon the items administered and the administration method. The evidence will help to inform instructional practices. California  Education Code  Section 60642.7 prohibits the use of interim assessments for any ​high-stakes purposes.

49. CAST Items Requiring Hand Scoring CAST Interim Assessments each include one PT. Each PT contains one constructed-response item that requires hand scoring. Scale score ranges for the CAST Interim Assessments are based on those from the summative CAST. Performance levels are also provided.

50. Additional Resources Interim Assessment Video Series Interim Assessment User Guide CAASPP Interim Assessment Administration Resources web page

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52. TOMS

53. TOMS Updates TOMS has an updated user interface. Primary LEA coordinators can designate additional LEA coordinators. The IA Administrator Only role gives access to both CAASPP and ELPAC interim assessments. In the [ Test Settings ] tab of the Student Profile, tables now include the date the student’s test settings were last updated, the user who updated the settings, and the source of the last update.

54. TOMS Updates Coming Soon Security form status for users Date last updated details in the [ Test Assignments ] tab for students Test assignment status in the [ Test Assignments ] tab for LEA coordinators to view all tests assigned to a student New report in TOMS: ELPAC Eligibility Age Out Report

55. STAIRS and Appeals Process SSID swap process Bluetooth earbuds added to “Student Cheating or Accessing Unauthorized Devices” case type Note: Bluetooth hearing aids are an allowable medical device if needed.

56. Crisis Alert Review System (CARS) In January 2024, CARS will display alerts across both CAASPP and ELPAC programs to LEA CAASPP coordinators and LEA ELPAC coordinators.

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58. Test Administration

59. TA Interface

60. New Tabbed User Interface

61. End Test Sequence Change There will be no [ End Test ] button on the last question; selecting the [ Next ] button on the final question will open the Test Review screen. The [ End Test ] button is still present at the stopping markers.

62. Pinning Feature

63. Confirming Test Settings Remind test administrators and test examiners to check settings before approving.

64. Security Agreements and Affidavits TOMS users will not have access to administer summative tests if the security form has not been signed. Test site coordinators sign affidavits and agreements. Test administrators and test examiners sign affidavits. Signatures take about 60 minutes to process. Security forms are separate from Moodle course agreements. Non-TOMS users sign locally.

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66. Resources and Q&A

67. Resource Guide Upcoming and asynchronous trainings Checklists Manuals Coordinator email archive California Department of Education Assessment Spotlight

68. LEA Outreach and Assistance CalTAC phone line (800-955-2954) Success Agents (email, phone, and chat)

69. Are We There? Participants should understand the following: Preparation and training needed for CAASPP administration Updates to test administration systems and resources Options for finding additional information and support

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71. Thank You Take the Pretest Virtual Training Series evaluation survey, which will launch when the session ends.