We need your input! California educators are an essential part of the test development process. Teachers that work closely with our students provide an important perspective that informs and improves the CAASPP and ELPAC. Participating educators will provide vital input in test composition, accessibility, and implementation.
This web page provides information about various opportunities for California educators to get involved in the development and administration of the CAASPP and ELPAC. This page will be updated often with the latest information about educator opportunities.
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The CAASPP and ELPAC Project Team is seeking applications from California educators with related content and instruction experience and expertise.
Participants must be able to attend each meeting they are applying for in its entirety. Meeting hours vary and are mostly held after school.
The minimum qualifications are as follows:
Applicants must have an Educator Opportunities Portal account to apply. If you do not have an account, please complete the Educator Opportunities Portal Account Creation Form. If you already have an account, navigate directly to the Educator Opportunities Portal to apply.
Once you have applied, your application will be submitted to the California Department of Education for review and approval. If you are selected to participate, you will receive an email with additional meeting details approximately eight weeks prior to the meeting.
If you have questions about the application process or need help accessing your account, please contact the CAASPP and ELPAC Project Team at the Sacramento County Office of Education by phone at 916-228-2682 or email at edopportunities@scoe.net.
Local educational agencies (LEAs) will be reimbursed for the cost of a substitute teacher, if needed. Educators will be offered a stipend of $45.00 per hour if the meeting falls during a summer month, after-school hours, or on noncontract days. Before applying, participants should verify with their LEA that, if selected, they are able to attend the applicable meeting. Not applicable to Smarter Balanced educator recruitment. Check with Smarter Balanced directly for compensation information.
The following tables list ETS-led educator opportunities:
Please Note:
| Meeting | Dates | Application Closes | Meeting Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Item Review Meeting—(grade five and High School) |
Two after-school meetings and one daytime meeting TBD Winter 2027 |
August 14, 2026 |
Participants will review items for issues related to content, bias, and sensitivity that may affect the performance of particular groups of students. |
|
Item Review Meeting—(grade eight) |
Two after-school meetings and one daytime meeting TBD Winter 2027 |
September 18, 2026 |
Participants will review items for issues related to content, bias, and sensitivity that may affect the performance of particular groups of students. |
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Range Finding |
April 6, 7, and 8, 2027 (Tentative) |
December 4, 2026 |
Participants will score written student samples and identify anchor and training responses to be used in the scoring of the written constructed-response field test items. |
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2027 Data Review Meeting |
June 15 and 16, 2027 (Tentative) |
March 5, 2027 |
Participants will review data on the performance of items. |
| Meeting | Dates | Application Closes | Meeting Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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CAAs for ELA and Mathematics Item Review Meeting |
March 24 and 25, 2027 and April 1 and 2, 2027 (after-school hours) (Tentative) |
November 30, 2026 |
Participants will review items for issues related to content, bias, and sensitivity that may affect the performance of particular groups of students. |
|
2027 Combined Alternate Assessments Data Review Meeting |
Grades 3 to 12—June 22, 23, and 24, 2027 (Tentative) |
March 3, 2027 |
Participants will review data on the performance of performance task items. |
| Meeting | Dates | Application Closes | Meeting Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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CAA for Science Item Review Meeting |
February 23, 24, and 25, 2027 (Tentative) |
October 28, 2026 |
Participants will review items for issues related to content, bias, and sensitivity that may affect the performance of particular groups of students. |
|
2027 Combined Alternate Assessments Data Review Meeting |
Grades 3 to 12—June 22, 23, and 24, 2027 (Tentative) |
March 3, 2027 |
Participants will review data on the performance of performance task items. |
| Meeting | Dates | Application Closes | Meeting Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CSA Item Review Meeting |
Four after-school meetings plus independent review Kickoff—January 26 and 27, 2027 Session A—February 23, 2027 Session B—April 15, 2027 |
October 9, 2026 |
Participants will review items for issues related to content, bias, and sensitivity that may affect the performance of particular groups of students. |
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2027 CSA Data Review Meeting |
June 16 and 17, 2027 |
March 5, 2027 |
Participants will review data on the performance of field test items. |
| Meeting | Dates | Application Closes | Meeting Description |
|---|---|---|---|
|
ELPAC Item Review Meeting |
Five after-school meetings plus independent review Kickoff—October 6, 2026 Session A—October 22, 2026 Session B—November 5, 2026 Session C—February 25, 2027 Session D—March 11, 2027 |
June 16, 2026 |
Participants will review items for issues related to content, bias, and sensitivity that may affect the performance of particular groups of students. |
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Summative ELPAC Writing Range Finding |
After-school meetings plus independent scoring Grades 3 to 12—March and April 2027 TBD Kindergarten to Grade 2—April 2027 TBD |
November 13, 2026 |
Participants will score written student samples and identify anchor and training responses to be used in the scoring of the written constructed-response field test items. |
|
Summative ELPAC Data Review Meeting |
May 19 and 20, 2027 (after-school hours) |
February 5, 2027 |
Participants will review data on the performance of field test items. |
| Meeting | Dates | Application Closes | Meeting Description |
|---|---|---|---|
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Alternate ELPAC Item Review Meeting |
April 13, 14, 15, 2027 (after-school hours) |
December 18, 2026 |
Participants will review items for issues related to content, bias, and sensitivity that may affect the performance of particular groups of students. |
|
2027 Combined Alternate Assessments Data Review Meeting |
Kindergarten to Grade 2—June 22, 2027 (Tentative) Grades 3 to 12—June 22, 23, and 24, 2027 (Tentative) |
March 3, 2027 |
Participants will review data on the performance of performance task items. |
ETS accepts applications for scorers. This is an excellent opportunity for educators to become more familiar with the new generation of California assessments. Raters will score exams from their home or office using ETS's Online Network for Evaluation (ONE) system, will work under the supervision of an assigned Scoring Leader, and will be required to successfully pass a certification exam prior to scoring. Scoring schedules are flexible and can include 4-, 6- and 8-hour weekday and/or weekend shifts.
California educators interested in applying can view more information at Online Scoring Opportunities. Educators who meet the following criteria listed are eligible to be raters:
Questions about the application or hiring process should be directed to etsrater@ets.org. Current scorers can reach out to ratercertify@ets.org for any scoring related questions.