CAASPP CAA Resources

CAA Guidance for IEP Teams

 Test Operations Management System (TOMS)

Resources

• Available Resources for the California Alternate Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics

• CAA for ELA/Math Fact Sheet (PDF) 

• California Alternate Assessments Item Routing Training Video 

• CAASPP Starting Smarter website (resource for parents)

• Testing Interface

Accessibility Supports

• Matrix One - Accessibility Supports  

• Student Accessibility Resources

• Accessibility Guide for CAASPP Online Testing - includes a list of all supports with an explanation

• Embedded Universal Tools, Designated Supports, and Accommodations CDE Video Tutorials 

CAA Blueprints and Core Content Connectors

ELA and Mathematics

These CAA blueprints address the basic core content domains, the CCSS, the Core Content Connectors, and the essential understanding for each standard.

• CAA Blueprint for ELA (DOC)

• CAA Blueprint for Mathematics, revised November 2016 (DOC)

The National Center and State Collaborative (NCSC) developed the Core Content Connectors (Connectors) for ELA and mathematics. These Connectors are content targets linked to the CCSS. The Connectors are less complex than the CCSS, focusing on the main academic content in each subject and grade. The Connectors illustrate the necessary knowledge and skills needed to reach the learning targets within the CCSS and the knowledge and skills needed in each grade. The Connectors identify priorities in each content area to guide the instruction for students in this population and for the alternate assessment.

• Prioritized ELA Connectors, and Essential Understandings: Reading (DOC)

• Prioritized ELA Connectors, and Essential Understandings: Writing (DOC)

• Prioritized Mathematics Connectors, and Essential Understandings (DOC)

Science

The CAA blueprint documents the CA NGSS Performance Expectations to be measured using the assessment. It also documents the modified alternate achievement standards aligned with the grade-level content standards.

• CAA Blueprint for Science (DOCX)

CAA Post Test Resources

1. EUSD Alternate English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics Results

2. EUSD Alternate Science Results

3. Parents/Guardian's Guide to the California Alternate Assessments

4. Sample CAA Student Score Reports (scroll down to the CAA Score Reports)

5. CAA Performance Level Descriptors

• Mandatory CAA EUSD Training PPT 

• Quick Guide on How to Start a Test Session 

  • 2018-19 Test Examiner Checklist 

• CAA Logon Process Training Video

  • CAA Test Examiner Tutorial (Video)—Select from one of three tutorials: CAAs for ELA and Mathematics; CAA for Science; or CAAs for ELA, Mathematics, and Science.

CAA Training and Practice Test

Training Test Directions for Administration (DFA) for the CAAs for English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and Mathematics (PDF) (Updated 01/09/18)

PRACTICE TESTS

Smarter Balanced Practice and Training Tests for TEST ADMINISTRATORS

Training vs. Practice Test Explanation

CAA Science Test

The field test for the CAA for science is required for students in Grades 5 and 8. The CAA for Science will be administered as an embedded performance task that is part of classroom instruction. 

• 2018-19 Mandatory CAA Science Training PPT

• 2018-19 EUSD CAA SCIENCE DFA Version List

• 2018–19 CAA for Science Administration Planning Guide—Grade Five (PDF) (Posted 01/10/19)

• 2018–19 CAA for Science Administration Planning Guide—Grade Eight (PDF) (Posted 01/10/19)

CAA for Science Sample Embedded Performance Task

• • Training Performance Task DFA for the CAA for Science (PDF) (Posted 01/07/19)