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CAASPP Update
The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System consists of the following assessments:
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Smarter Balanced English language arts/literacy and mathematics - Grades 3-8, 11
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California Alternate Assessments for English language arts, mathematics, and science (Participation determined through IEP team guidance)
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California Science Tests - Grades 5, 8, & 11 (and 12th grade if the student has not taken the CAST in high school)
Parent and guardian resources: https://www.caaspp.org/ta-resources/parent-resources.html
**PLEASE NOTE: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, CAASPP testing will be virtual this year and will begin the week of April 12th. As we continue to receive detailed information and direction from the state, we will share updates with our families. Students in grades 3-8, 11, and 12th graders (who did not take the science test during high school) are required to participate.
CAASPP Test Prep - Calling all students in grades 3-8 to participate!
To help prepare our students for the CAASPP, three amazing ToRs will be offering test prep sessions through January, February, and March. Specific details and Zoom links will be found on ParentSquare and your ToR’s dashboard. If you have any questions, please reach out to your ToR.
Grades 3- 8, 11 - Assessment Resources links - CAASPP and ELPAC Practice Tests:
https://www.excelacademy.education/parent-tools/assessment-resources/
https://www.caaspp.org/ta-resources/parent-resources.html
Follow the same steps outlined above to access the practice tests.
ALL English Learners (EL) - Summative ELPAC Assessments
Having English Learners take the Summative ELPAC practice tests is highly recommended. Practice tests can be found on Excel Academy’s website under Parent Tools and Assessment Resources. All designated English Learners will take the Summative ELPAC beginning at the end of February and through March, and will be notified of their testing dates in early February.
Parent and guardian resources: https://www.caaspp.org/ta-resources/parent-resources.html
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Click practice and training tests
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Sign in as GUEST
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Choose grade level
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Choose ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENTS (ELPAC) PRACTICE TEST (in pink)
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Tests for grades 3-5 are the same, 6-8 are the same, 9-12 are the same
During the month of February, Tamara Murphy will be conducting weekly Summative ELPAC test prep workshops that will focus on two of the four domains that our students will be tested on: listening and speaking. Please be on the lookout for information to be shared with you through ParentSquare and email. The sessions will be organized by grade level: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12. EL students are highly encouraged to attend. These sessions will continue throughout the school year and will focus on various aspects of all domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing to build language skills and fluency. What an awesome opportunity for our students!
English Language Development (ELD) Curriculum
Please encourage your students to complete the required English Language Development (ELD) Curriculum daily. If you have any questions about ELD Curriculum, please contact your ToR or Excel Academy’s Title 1 Coordinator, Tamara Murphy at tmurphy@excelacademy.education. For all testing related questions, you can reach out to your ToR or to Jenny Craig, Assistant Director of Assessment and Community, at jcraig@excelacademy.education.
Eagle Hour
Eagle Hour is offered weekly on Thursdays at 11 a.m.. Students are encouraged to attend to get to know other students within Excel Academy, and have the opportunity to engage in a lesson and tutoring session. Please refer to ParentSquare for more information.
i-Ready - Progress Monitoring and Personalized Lessons
Students performing in eighth grade or below in reading and math will be provided with personalized learning lessons that are specifically geared to each individual student's strengths and learning gaps. This is a valuable resource tool and one that is highly encouraged. Students should aim to spend 45 minutes completing lessons in both reading and math each week. Strive for 45 in each subject! Students who work on their lessons throughout each learning period will earn a special certificate from their ToRs and have the opportunity to be featured in Excel Academy's monthly newsletter. We can't wait to honor our students for their hard work and dedication!
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