CAASPP: The CSA Needs Your LEA

Email Update, March 18, 2024

Dear LEA CAASPP Coordinator:

As part of ETS' commitment to continuous improvement, we are currently engaged in field-testing new speaking and writing constructed-response items in the California Spanish Assessment (CSA). These improvements are aimed at ensuring a more robust assessment for operational use in future administrations.

The active involvement of LEAs in this year's CSA is pivotal to the overall success and validity of the assessment. Our records indicate that your LEA has registered students to take the CSA during this academic year. Appropriate student participation is essential to conduct item analysis on all field test items prior to their use in future student score reporting. We strongly encourage you to assess your students during this year's CSA administration.

Prompt action regarding participation in the CSA for the 2023–24 academic year is requested. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and plays a crucial role in contributing to both the success of the CSA and the ongoing improvement of summative assessments in California. We look forward to your positive response.

For further support, use the Get Answers lookup tool or contact your assigned LEA Success Agent.