Introduction to CERS for Test Coordinators and Administrators Microlearning Videos

This video series provides an overview—for test coordinators and administrators—of how to access, navigate, and view student results in the California Educator Reporting System (CERS), as well as how to manage staff access to CERS. The microlearning format of this video series offers flexibility for educators to view the full series or explore individual topics at their own pace.

This video series is designed for California educators who manage staff access to CERS and have one of the following roles in the Test Operations Management System:

  • Local educational agency (LEA) coordinator
  • Site coordinator
  • Educator—District
  • Educator—Site

Materials (Updated May 2026):

Resource Guide—Introduction to CERS for Test Coordinators and Administrators

Playlist:

To watch all videos in the series in order, access the Introduction to CERS for Test Coordinators and Administrators YouTube Playlist. The full YouTube playlist has a total runtime of 141 minutes.

Individual Videos:

Introduction to CERS for Test Coordinators and Administrators (02:02)

CERS Overview

CERS Overview (04:49) Demonstration: How to Access CERS (02:34) The CERS Sandbox (04:15) Demonstration: How to Navigate CERS (08:50) Demonstration: How to Access Individual Student Reports in CERS (06:00)

Summative Assessment Results

Overview of Summative Assessment Results in CERS (03:13) Demonstration: How to Access Summative Assessment Results in CERS (13:01) Demonstration: Specific Features for Summative ELA Results in CERS (11:45) Demonstration: Specific Features for Summative Math Results in CERS (11:09) Demonstration: Specific Features for Summative CAST Results in CERS (09:29) Demonstration: Specific Features for Summative ELPAC Results in CERS (10:15)

Interim Assessment Data in CERS

Interim Assessment Overview and Data in CERS (08:17) Demonstration: Specific Features for Interim Assessment Data in CERS (09:11)

Managing Users and Student Groups (Rostering)

Managing Access to CERS (04:45) CERS Student Group File Template (11:13) Demonstration: How to Upload and Manage Student Groups in CERS (11:06) Demonstration: How to Customize Groups in CERS (06:55)

Resources

CERS Resources (02:28)