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Data & Assessment: Supporting Student Success in California

Use the resources below to explore key insights into California's K-12 assessment systems and how public school performance is measured on the California School Dashboard.

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California Assessment of Student Progress and Performance (CAASPP) Resources

CAASPP and the ELPAC are systems of assessment designed to support educators, administrators, and students by promoting high-quality teaching and learning. Below, you will find essential resources to help you access test results, practice tests, and understand the CAASPP student score reports.

  • How to Access Test Results of California Proficiency Assessments

    This document provides instructions for parents and guardians on how to access their child's California Proficiency Assessment results (CAASPP) for English Language Arts, Math, and Science through the PowerSchool parent portal. The process is outlined in both English and Spanish, explaining how to log in, select the relevant assessments, and view or download the score reports.

  • Practice Tests for Students

    For students taking the CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) and ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessments for California), practice tests are available to help them prepare. These practice tests can be accessed online and provide students with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the types of questions and format they will encounter during the actual assessments. Both CAASPP and ELPAC practice tests cover relevant subject areas and are designed to simulate the real testing experience, allowing students to better understand what to expect.

  • Understanding the CAASPP Student Score Reports

    Starting Smarter is a resource for parents to better understand their child's CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) score report. It provides tools and information to help parents identify their child's strengths and areas for improvement. The platform encourages parents to engage with their child's teachers to support learning both at school and home throughout the year. Additionally, parent guides are available in nine languages to assist a diverse range of families in interpreting the score reports effectively.

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    Caaspp CAASPP - Test Results for California's Assessments

    CAASPP and the ELPAC are systems of assessment designed to support educators, administrators, and students by promoting high-quality teaching and learning.

California School Dashboard

The California School Dashboard is an online tool providing a comprehensive view of school and district performance across the state. Moving beyond just test scores, it uses multiple measures—from academic progress and graduation rates to chronic absenteeism and school climate—to show how well schools are serving all students. The Dashboard helps identify strengths, pinpoint areas for improvement, and ensures equitable support for diverse student groups.

  • Understanding the California School Dashboard

    This guide provides an overview of the California School Dashboard, a tool for tracking school progress. It explains how schools are performing in key areas like graduation rates, parent engagement, and student achievement. The Dashboard supports local decision-making, promotes continuous improvement, and centers on equity by identifying underperforming student groups.

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    California Dashboard

    The California School Dashboard provides parents and educators with meaningful information on school and district progress so they can participate in decisions to improve student learning.