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Register Now! 2025 Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series Summer Sessions

Email Update, June 3, 2025

Dear California Educator:

The California Department of Education invites you to attend the 2025 Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series. ese free training opportunities consist of facilitated online professional learning focused on the interim and formative components of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC).

All sessions are designed for teachers, instructional coaches, and educators on special assignment, but local educational agency (LEA) test coordinators and administrators may also find this training series useful to further support educators.

All sessions will be offered in both the summer and the fall. Registration is now open for the summer sessions!

Interim and Formative Assessment Webinars

There are three independent webinars focused on using the interim and formative components of the CAASPP and ELPAC assessment systems to inform teaching and learning.

New for 2025!—The Educator Panel and Shared Practices webinar will feature California educators providing insights for using the CAASPP and ELPAC interim assessments and Tools for Teachers to support teaching and learning as well as insights for consideration in promoting these resources locally.

Webinar 1: The Formative Assessment Process and Tools for Teachers

  • Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
  • Time: 9–11 a.m.

Webinar 2: CAASPP and ELPAC Interim Assessments

  • Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
  • Time: 9–11 a.m.

Webinar 3: Educator Panel and Shared Practices (New!)

  • Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
  • Time: 9–10:15 a.m.

Interim Assessment Hand Scoring Workshops

There are five virtual hand scoring workshops, each designed to introduce you to, and build your confidence in, the hand scoring process for CAASPP and ELPAC interim assessments. Each workshop focuses on a specific content area. Participants will collaborate with colleagues to analyze and score student work; use the tools and resources that support hand scoring; explore scoring considerations; and share strategies and insights with one another.

Note that the hand scoring workshops will not be recorded or posted as they contain discussion of secure materials. If you are not able to attend a live hand scoring workshop, you can explore the On-Demand Hand Scoring Learning Modules.

Workshop 1: Interim Assessment Hand Scoring—English Language Arts/Literacy (ELA)

  • Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
  • Time: 9 a.m. to noon

Workshop 2: Interim Assessment Hand Scoring—Mathematics

  • Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
  • Time: 9 a.m. to noon

Workshop 3: Interim Assessment Hand Scoring—California Science Test (CAST)

  • Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
  • Time: 9 a.m. to noon

Workshop 4a: Interim Assessment Hand Scoring—ELPAC Speaking

  • Date: Monday, August 4, 2025
  • Time: 9–11 a.m.

Workshop 4b: Interim Assessment Hand Scoring—ELPAC Writing

  • Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
  • Time: 9–11 a.m.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your spam folder. Questions regarding registration or other aspects of the 2025 Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series should be sent to CalTrainings@wested.org.

Sincerely,

California Outreach Team
CAASPP & ELPAC Website

California Department of Education

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