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Q: What are recommended best practices for students who are new to the program?  

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A: See attached document with embedded professional learning videos.

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30 Days to Better Instruction with Dr. Doug Fisher: Close Reading

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30 Days to Better Instruction with Dr. Doug Fisher: Close Reading

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Can be found in your Teacher Materials in the SBAC Prep section for Step 2/Article

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Can be found in Teacher Resource Tab

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30 Days to Better Instruction with Dr. Doug Fisher: Collaborative Conversations

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30 Days to Better Instruction with Dr. Doug Fisher: Collaborative Conversations

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Join Achieve3000 ® and Dr. Doug Fisher for a Ground-Breaking Professional Learning Opportunity

30 Days to Improving Instruction: Collaborative Conversations

Through short videos and simple assignments delivered to your inbox over 30 weekdays, renowned literacy expert, teacher leader, and author Dr. Doug Fisher will help you improve your practice and apply effective collaborative conversation strategies in your classroom.

This one-of-a-kind approach to professional learning is available free to all Achieve3000 educators. The series is provided on-demand -initiate your professional learning experience based on your schedule.

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Join Achieve3000 ® and Dr. Doug Fisher for a Ground-Breaking Professional Learning Opportunity 30 Days to Improving Instruction: Collaborative Conversations Through short videos and simple assignments delivered to your inbox over 30 weekdays, renowned literacy expert, teacher leader, and author Dr. Doug Fisher will help you improve your practice and apply effective collaborative conversation strategies in your classroom.

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Can be found in your Teacher Materials in the SBAC Prep section for Step 3/Activity

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Teacher Fact Sheet: Test Prep and Boot Camps in Achieve3000

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Teacher Fact Sheet: Test Prep and Boot Camps in Achieve3000

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SBAC Citing Text Evidence Graphic Organizer

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SBAC Citing Text Evidence Graphic Organizer

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Can be found in Ask Achieve

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Exposing Students to Complex Texts: Video

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Exposing Students to Complex Texts: Video

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Fisher & Frey: Close Reading in Elementary Schools

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Fisher & Frey: Close Reading in Elementary Schools

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Fisher & Frey: Writing Across the Curriculum

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Fisher & Frey: Writing Across the Curriculum

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Practice and Training Tests

Use the same testing software as students to see what they encounter during testing! Try out an English language arts or math test to learn how the test works, what's expected of students and what kind of questions are included on them.

Practice tests, used in all Smarter Balanced states and territories, are available in grades 3-8 and high school. They are similar in format and structure to the actual test and include about 30 questions. Each state and territory has its own practice test, so be sure to use the one where you live (see the list on the right).

Training tests are shorter than practice tests and offer a sample of six questions so students can become familiar with the testing software. Training tests are available in three grade bands: grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and high school.

Students were comfortable with the test especially after doing the practice test. These were very helpful!Teacher from Delaware

If you want to quickly try out test questions (also called test items) and explore features without going through a complete test, check out the Sample Items Website. On this site, you can:

Read about the types of items used on Smarter Balanced assessments;

Search for test items based on grade, subject, or item type;

Find additional details about the content that items measure; and

Use the full breadth of accessibility features used on Smarter Balanced assessments.

Go to Sample Items Website

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Practice Tests and Sample Questions - Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium

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Practice and Training Tests Use the same testing software as students to see what they encounter during testing! Try out an English language arts or math test to learn how the test works, what's expected of students and what kind of questions are included on them.

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Program Overview

The Smarter Balanced Assessment System utilizes computer-based tests and performance tasks that allow students to show what they know and are able to do. It is based on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics and has three components designed to support teaching and learning throughout the year: the summative assessments, the interim assessments, and the Tools for Teachers formative assessment resources.

The following links provide additional information about the program:

CAASPP - CalEdFacts web page provides a more detailed overview of the tests.

Assessment System Chart webpage lists the tests of the California Assessment System by subject, content, test name, test type, student participant groups, grade levels, and testing window timeframe.

California Assessment Timeline (PDF) presents the assessment administration timeline.

Assessment Spotlight web page contains archives of all previous Assessment Spotlight emails. Send a blank email to subscribe-caaspp@mlist.cde.ca.gov to receive regular updates on the latest information about the statewide assessment system.

The Smarter Balanced Assessment System
Summative Assessments Interim Assessments Tools for Teachers
Resources and Communication Materials
Smarter Balanced Resources Resources for Communicating with Parents Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium The Smarter Content Explorer Early Assessment Program
Test Administration
CAASPP Administration Website CAASPP Coordinator Checklists CAASPP and ELPAC Manuals Library Practice and Training Tests Student Accessibility Resources
Scores and Results Reporting

Test Results for California's Assessments Website - For directions on how to view results, go to Quick Reference Guides.
Smarter Balanced Scoring Specifications Lexile® and Quantile® Measures
Laws, Regulations, and Requirements
California Education Code Section 60640 Federal Listening/Speaking Waiver (PDF) CAASPP Regulations
Technical Documents
Common Core State Standards Smarter Balanced Achievement Level Setting (PDF) CAASPP Technical Reports and Studies Implementation of CAASPP
Questions: California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress Office | caaspp@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-8765

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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Information about the state assessments in English language arts/literacy and mathematics.

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Q: How does Achieve decide when to adjust a student's lexile level?  

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Q: How does Achieve decide when to adjust a student's lexile level?  

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Q: Why are some of my students' lexiles staying the same?

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Q: Why are some of my students' lexiles staying the same?

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A: Student must complete a minimum of four 8-item activities since her last adjustment. If student was manually adjusted, eight 8-item activities and four weeks are required before an auto-adjustment will occur.

Student must score 75% or higher on the activity. If student scored below 75%, the activity is included only if it meets the following criteria:

Activity was completed in no less than 2 and no more than 13 minutes (26 minutes if the intervention scaffolds are enabled).

The answers must not be patterned (e.g., A,B,A,B,A,B,A,B).

Student cannot be a Developing Reader.

Student must be associated to, and active in, an active class at the time of adjustment.

Student must have completed LevelSet in the same language as the activity.

Student must complete activities on school days during Supervised Student Work Time (SSWT). The system excludes all activities completed outside of SSWT window, even if valid.

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Q: How can I help support my students who are struggling to score 75% or higher on their first try activity scores?  

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Q: How can I help support my students who are struggling to score 75% or higher on their first try activity scores?  

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A: See attached document for strategies utilizing your data.

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A3K.How can I help students to improve 1st try scores

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Q: When is CVESD's testing window for the Achieve3000 interim assessment?

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Q: When is CVESD's testing window for the Achieve3000 interim assessment?

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A: November 18, 2019 - December 20, 2019

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Q: Which article types are not included in lexile adjustment for the 2019-20 school year?  

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Q: Which article types are not included in lexile adjustment for the 2019-20 school year?  

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1. Kids Channel
2. Fiction
3. 2nd part of articles that have a part 1 and part 2 (i.e., the activity question is a constructed response)
4. Any article type that does not have an activity associated with it.

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Q: How can I learn more about Lexile measurement?

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Q: How can I learn more about Lexile measurement?

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How can I interpret my students' lexile growth in Achieve3000?

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How can I interpret my students' lexile growth in Achieve3000?

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Interpreting Lexile Growth with Achieve3000 (1)

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Activity Recording Chart: Multiple Choice (Student Tool)

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Activity Recording Chart: Multiple Choice (Student Tool)

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Teacher Resource: Forecasting Data & Analysis

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Teacher Resource: Forecasting Data & Analysis

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Students and Teachers connected to members of the Native American community through this virtual Town Hall event. The panelists answered questions submitted by students and teachers from all across the country. In addition, they addressed the importance of creating opportunities for connecting with students by incorporating authentic cultural experiences into schools and classrooms.

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Students and Teachers connected to members of the Native American community through this virtual Town Hall event. The panelists answered questions submitted by students and teachers from all across the country.

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1. Enter event code: 268398
2. Click "Sign In"
3. Enter your information when prompted.

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Email: jessica.tena@achieve3000.com

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Please post one tool or strategy that you plan to use with your students after today's session.  

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Monday, 11/11/19 - Wednesday, 11/13/19

*Register now for a flexible one day pass to the Literacy Summit. Use it on Monday or Tuesday. You choose!

Sunday, 11/10/19

Preconference (add-on option): An exclusive preconference on Sunday afternoon (11/10) will feature collaborative sessions with expert practitioners from Successful Practices Network and National Dropout Prevention Center, including Dr. Bill Daggett and Ray McNulty for an additional fee of $145. Choose from one of the following sessions:

Literacy Best Practices and Innovative Next Practices The abundance of research available related to best practices in literacy education provides a clear picture of specific actions and strategies that work well. Often overlooked in the research are the many innovative approaches to organizing the work, supporting teachers and students and building a culture of literacy. Many successful schools and districts used a 'controlled innovation' model to balance risk taking and accountability in service of supporting literacy efforts for every student. Participants in this session will be introduced to specific strategies and tools to create a culture focused on literacy for all students.

Trauma-Skilled Literacy Today's students are increasingly impacted by trauma in a wide variety of contexts. Taking a systemic approach to support students' trauma-related needs creates the conditions necessary for focused literacy initiatives to be successful and sustainable. This session will outline research-based and practitioner-proven strategies to build a trauma-skilled approach for supporting all students in building their literacy skills. Participants in this session will be eligible to receive
credit towards Trauma-Skilled School Specialist Certification from the National Dropout Prevention Center.

Additional Group Benefits

Group benefits include planning sessions with expert facilitators, preconference literacy planning and more.

Contact us at info@literacysummit.com for details.

WHAT YOU GET:

Three days filled with opportunities to learn from the leading minds in literacy and interact with fellow educators

Top-notch keynotes and expert practitioners speaking on a variety of ideas that will transform the way you approach literacy in the classroom

Customizable strands for district leaders, school leaders and teachers with thought leaders, researchers, and educators like you

An individualized action plan that uniquely meets your needs and goals

Earn a Certificate of Continuing Education from the Center for College & Career Readiness certifying 20 hours of professional development. Participants may also apply for two graduate-level Continuing Education Units from the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education

Breakfast and refreshments daily and opening day lunch

Easy access to attractions in Walt Disney World® Resort

Make the case:

Share the value of this unique literacy-focused experience with your supervisor to make the case of why you'll benefit from attending.

Download sample letter and flyer

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successful practices network literacy summit

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Register now for a flexible one day pass to the Literacy Summit. Use it on Monday or Tuesday. You choose! Preconference (add-on option): An exclusive preconference on Sunday afternoon (11/10) will feature collaborative sessions with expert practitioners from Successful Practices Network and National Dropout Prevention Center, including Dr. Bill Daggett and Ray McNulty for an additional fee of $145.

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Your Preferred CVESD Customer Support Team at Achieve3000

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Your Preferred CVESD Customer Support Team at Achieve3000

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Email: preferred.support@achieve3000.com
Phone: 855-664-5888
M-F 7:30am-10:30pm EST

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Q: What are best practices for transitioning 2nd graders to KidBizPro?

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Q: What are best practices for transitioning 2nd graders to KidBizPro?