Test Operations Management System (TOMS)
California Alternate Assessments Item Routing Training Video
CAASPP Starting Smarter website (resource for parents)
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
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.
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)
EUSD Alternate English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics Results
Parents/Guardian's Guide to the California Alternate Assessments
Sample CAA Student Score Reports (scroll down to the CAA Score Reports)
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.
Training Test Directions for Administration (DFA) for the CAAs for English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA) and Mathematics (PDF) (Updated 01/09/18)
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 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)