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, 11 | March 17 - May 30 |
California Alternate Assessment Science | 5, 8, 11 & 12 | September 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
- Develop a schedule that is most effective for your site
- Test schedules can be flexible due to the length of testing window
- CAASPP previous years sample schedules and template
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
- 2024 State Assessment Session Tickets (list)
- Test Security Chart, Disable Pop-ups, CAASPP Pause Rules, CAASPP Test Session Verification Form
- Administer and Monitor Testing,
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 |
| 2023 - 24 CAASPP Test Assignment Report | List of CAASPP assessments by student (example: CAA, Science) |
| US Entry For EL Students | List of students exempt from ELA/Literacy |
| 2023-24 SBA Test Settings Report | List of students with assigned supports and accommodations |
| 2023-24 SBA Session Tickets (list) | Student CAASPP log-on information |
Accessibility Supports
This page was last updated on July 17, 2024