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On-Demand Learning Modules for Hand Scoring CAASPP and ELPAC Interim Assessments

Email Update, July 31, 2024

Dear California Educator:

The California Department of Education invites you to explore the On-Demand Learning Modules for Hand Scoring Interim Assessments for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). All five modules—including new modules for the California Science Test (CAST) and ELPAC Interim Assessments—are available now!

These engaging, self-paced modules provide online learning opportunities for individual educators or teams of educators to learn about the hand scoring process for CAASPP interim assessments for grades three through twelve and ELPAC Interim Assessments for kindergarten through grade twelve.

CAASPP Interim Assessments

  • On-Demand Learning Module: Hand Scoring English Language Arts/Literacy Performance Tasks
  • On-Demand Learning Module: Hand Scoring Mathematics Performance Tasks
  • On-Demand Learning Module: Hand Scoring CAST Performance Tasks

ELPAC Interim Assessments

  • On-Demand Learning Module: Hand Scoring ELPAC Speaking Task Types
  • On-Demand Learning Module: Hand Scoring ELPAC Writing Task Types

Hand scoring provides educators with excellent opportunities to learn from student work and consider the implications for teaching and learning. Hand scoring is an important part of preparing to use the interim assessments because hand scoring is a local responsibility and must be completed before results are displayed in the California Educator Reporting System.

These on-demand learning modules can be accessed through the Upcoming and On-Demand Trainings web page on the CAASPP & ELPAC Website. Questions regarding the modules can be directed to CalOutreach@ets.org.

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