Assessment Administration - SBA

2025 CAASPP Testing Window

Assessment Grade Administration Window 
Smarter Balanced (ELA and Math)3-8, 11

 

March 17 - May 30

 

CAST Science 5, 8, 11 

 

March 17- May 30

 

California Alternate Assessment (ELA and Math)3-8, 11March 17 - May 30

California Alternate Assessment

Science 

5, 8, 11 & 12September 26- May 30

 

2024-25 Dates, Resources & Contacts

2024-25 Dates & Resources Dates to remember and helpful resources for administering Smarter Balanced Assessments

Before Testing

4-6 Weeks Before Testing

Plan your Testing Schedule 

2-3 Weeks Before Testing

Verify Test Assignments using Illuminate Reports 

Send home Family Notification Letters 

 

 

 

Provide Training to Teachers

1 Week Before Testing 

Prepare Materials for Administration 

During Testing

Testing Day

Have ready:  Devices for Testing & Materials (DFAs) for Administrators

After Testing

1 Week After Testing

  • Check Student Completion Status & Securely Dispose of Secure Materials
  • Submit Accountability Documentation
  • Share Results Information with Families

Illuminate Reports

Use these reports to help plan testing: verify student's test assignments, EL status, and designated supports
Illuminate Report Description
2024 - 25 CAASPP Test Assignment ReportList of CAASPP assessments by student (example: CAA, Science) 
US Entry For EL Students List of students exempt from ELA/Literacy 
2024-25 SBA Test Settings ReportList of students with assigned supports and accommodations 
2024-25 SBA Session Tickets (list)Student CAASPP log-on information 
  

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This page was last updated on August 28, 2024