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California Alternate Assessment (CAA)

CAA

CAA for ELA and Math

Who?:
    Students are eligible to take the CAA only if it is indicated in their active individualized education program (IEP).
    The CAAs for ELA and mathematics will be administered to all eligible students in grades three through eight.
What?:
    The CAAs for ELA and math are part of California’s system of assessments called the CAASPP.
    Designed for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, the CAAs for ELA and math are an annual measure of what students know and can do using alternate achievement standards. Known as the Core Content Connectors, these standards are aligned with the Common Core State Standards for ELA and math.
When?:
    Testing across Salida Union School District will occur between April 8, 2019, and May 31, 2019.  For information on specific dates and times when your child will take the test in each subject, please contact your child’s school office.

How can I help my child prepare for the test?
You are an important part of your child’s education. Some things you can do to help your child are:
•    Discuss the test with your child. Make sure they are not scared or anxious.
•    Tell your child that you and their teacher have high expectations and that you are both there to help them every step of the way.
•    Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast before testing.
•    Review test results with your child and discuss with their teacher where they might need additional help.

Training Tests for the CAA
•    Parents and students can log in as a GUEST and take a practice test at any grade-level.  
•    Students are encouraged to take as many practice tests as possible in order to learn about the different item types and to learn how to use the computer to show work.

A training test for the CAA for Science will be available in fall of 2018.

CAA for Science

Who?:
    Students are eligible to take the CAA only if it is indicated in their active individualized education program (IEP).
The CAA for Science is for eligible students in grades five and eight.

What?:
    The CAA for Science is part of California’s system of assessments called the CAASPP. Currently under development, the CAA for Science will be field tested in 2018–19 and will be operational in 2019–20.
    Designed for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, the CAA for Science measures what students know and can do in science. This assessment is based on the Science Core Content Connectors, which are aligned with the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS).

When?:
    Testing across Salida Union School District will occur between April 8, 2019, and May 31, 2019.  For information on specific dates and times when your child will take the test in each subject, please contact your child’s school office.

Parent Guide to Understanding the CAA
•    Parent Guide -English (PDF)
•    Parent Guide - Spanish (PDF)

Understanding the CAA Student Score Reports (ELA and Math Only)

Grade Three
•    English (PDF)     Spanish (PDF)
Grades Four, Six, and Seven
•    English (PDF)     Spanish (PDF)
Grades Five and Eight
•    English (PDF)     Spanish (PDF)

Additional Information
More information about the CAAs can be found on the California Department of Education CAA Web page at California Alternate Assessments for ELA and Math or on the CAASPP CAA Web page at California Alternate Assessments (CAAs).