Introduction to CERS for Teachers Microlearning Videos

This video series provides an overview—for teachers—of how to access, navigate, and view student results in the California Educator Reporting System (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 have access to results in CERS and have one of the following roles in the Test Operations Management System:

  • Test Administrator
  • Test Examiner
  • Educator—Roster
  • IA Administrator Only

Materials (Updated May 2026):

Resource Guide—Introduction to CERS for Teachers

Playlist:

To watch all videos in the series in order, access the Introduction to CERS for Teachers YouTube Playlist. The full YouTube playlist has a total runtime of 84 minutes.

Individual Videos:

Introduction to CERS for Teachers (02:03)

CERS Overview

CERS Overview (04:35) Demonstration: How to Access CERS (02:25) The CERS Sandbox (04:12) Demonstration: How to Navigate CERS (07:12) Demonstration: How to Access Individual Student Reports in CERS (05:57) Demonstration: How to Customize Groups in CERS (05:07)

Summative Assessment Results

Overview of Summative Assessment Results in CERS (03:13) Demonstration: How to Access Summative Assessment Results in CERS (08:11) Demonstration: Specific Features for Summative ELA Results in CERS (07:08) Demonstration: Specific Features for Summative Math Results in CERS (06:05) Demonstration: Specific Features for Summative CAST Results in CERS (04:20) Demonstration: Specific Features for Summative ELPAC Results in CERS (04:54)

Interim Assessment Data in CERS

Interim Assessment Overview and Data in CERS (08:15) Demonstration: Specific Features for Interim Assessment Data in CERS (09:11)

Resources

CERS Resources (02:10)