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Register Now: 2025–26 CAASPP and ELPAC Pretest Virtual Training Series

Email Update, October 29, 2025

Dear LEA CAASPP Coordinator or LEA ELPAC Coordinator:

On behalf of the California Department of Education, ETS invites you to register for the 2025–26 CAASPP and ELPAC Pretest Virtual Training Series.

This training series will provide LEA CAASPP coordinators and LEA ELPAC coordinators with information about changes and updates to CAASPP and ELPAC testing for the 2025–26 test administration year. The Pretest Virtual Training Series, presented on Zoom, will consist of two sessions that will take place on the following dates. Coordinators can attend either or both of the sessions as needed.

What’s New for ELPAC

  • Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
  • Time: 2–4 p.m.

What’s New for CAASPP

  • Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
  • Time: 2–4 p.m.

Questions about this training can be directed to caloutreach@ets.org. For support about other topics, visit the Contact Us web page.

Sincerely,

California Outreach Team
CAASPP & ELPAC Website

California Department of Education

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