Register Now! 2024–25 Introduction to the CERS Online Trainings
Email Update, May 2, 2024
Dear California Educators:
Registration is now open for the 2024–25 Introduction to the California Educator Reporting System (CERS) online training. Beginning in July 2024 and continuing through October 2024, two types of training will be offered for specific audiences.
Introduction to CERS for Test Coordinators and Administrators
This three-hour online training is designed for staff who have a local educational agency (LEA) or site coordinator role in the Test Operations Management System (TOMS) and are responsible for managing access to CERS for other LEA staff members. The session will include opportunities for attendees to practice using various features of CERS. Topics covered include:
- an overview of CERS features, including administrator tools;
- how to access individual and group summative assessment results;
- key features available for viewing assessment results for ELA, mathematics, CAST, and ELPAC interim assessments;
- resources available to help provide support for staff who want to know more about CERS; and
- procedures for giving LEA staff the access they need to view student results.
The following training session dates are available:
- Thursday, July 25, 2024, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
During this training, CERS features will be shown using the CERS Sandbox training tool, which is free and publicly available using fictitious students and data. Access to the live CERS environment during the training session will not be required.
Register for Introduction to CERS for Test Coordinators and Administrators.
Introduction to CERS for Teachers
This two-hour online training is designed for LEA staff who have or will have access to CERS assessment results, i.e., teachers who have students rostered in the system, and other LEA staff who are interested in using CERS. The session will include opportunities for attendees to practice using various features of CERS. Topics covered include:
- an overview of CERS features;
- how to access individual and group summative assessment results;
- key features available for viewing assessment results for ELA, mathematics, CAST, and ELPAC interim assessments;
- creating customized student groups within CERS; and
- resources available to support classroom instruction.
The following training session dates are available:
- Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 1 to 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
During this training, the CERS features will be shown using the CERS Sandbox training tool, which is free and publicly available using fictitious students and data. Access to the live CERS environment during the training session will not be required.
Register for the Introduction to CERS for Teachers.
New in 2024–25: CERS Microlearning!
The 2024–25 Introduction to CERS training recordings will be posted as a series of short videos, referred to as "microlearning." Microlearning offers a more convenient way for adult learners to gain knowledge by breaking down information into bite-sized units. Microlearning recordings allow educators the flexibility to watch the entire training all the way through or to view specific topics without having to view the full training.
The microlearning recordings will be available on the Asynchronous Training Opportunities web page. Registrants and those who signed up to be notified will receive an email when the microlearning recordings are available.
If you have any questions please contact Nikki Antonovich, Coordinator, Sacramento County Office of Education by email at caaspp@scoe.net.