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For more information on upcoming training opportunities, including additional sessions in the 2022 Using Assessment Data Training Series, please visit www.caaspp.org/training/training-opportunities.

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Registration for Introduction to CERS for Test Coordinators and Administrators

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Archived Event - Introduction to CERS for Test Coordinators and Administrators

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This evening, you will receive an email with an evaluation survey and instructions on how to obtain a certificate of completion for each of the sessions you have attended. If you do not receive the email, email CalTrainings@WestEd.org for assistance.

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Handout 1.1: Types and Purposes of Assessment

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Handout 1.1: Types and Purposes of Assessment

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California Educator Reporting System User Guide

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California Educator Reporting System User Guide

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Understanding the California Educator Reporting System Video

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Understanding the California Educator Reporting System (CERS)

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California Educator Reporting System (CERS) Resources web page

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California Educator Reporting System Resources

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The California Educator Reporting System (CERS) allows teachers and administrators to access their students’ individual and aggregate test results from state summative and interim assessments.

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California Educator Reporting System Sandbox web page 

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Test Results for California’s Assessments web page 

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CAASPP Test Results - CAASPP Reporting (CA Dept of Education)

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Starting point for viewing test results for California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)

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Test Operations Management System User Guide

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Test Operations Management System User Guide

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Print This Guide
Welcome to the 2022-23 CAASPP and ELPAC TOMS User Guide. The chapter menu is on the left side of the screen, with the in-chapter sections listed on the right. The TOMS User Guide is accessible on a desktop web browser, tablet, or smartphone. The sections that follow describe some of the changes for the current CAASPP and ELPAC administrations. The newest changes are listed first.

If a printed copy of this manual is needed, printing may be accomplished by selecting the [ Print This Guide] button on this page.

Features Added July and August 2022

Select a link for details about the new features added to the TOMS User Interface for July and August 2022.
MyTOMS at a Glance Initial Alternate ELPAC
MyTOMS at a Glance

The download report [ ] icon is now displayed in each section of the MyTOMS at a Glance screen for which an appropriate report exists in TOMS. Selection of the download report [ ] icon for CAASPP and the download report [ ] icon for ELPAC will open the appropriate "Reports" screen with the corresponding report selected. See MyTOMS at a Glance: Overview for details.

Initial Alternate ELPAC

The Initial Alternate ELPAC is now supported throughout the TOMS user interface. See the Initial Alternate ELPAC Online Test Administration Manual for details about this assessment.

The California Department of Education grants permission to California public schools and LEAs to print and reproduce any parts of the TOMS User Guide to aid California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) test site coordinators, test administrators, and test examiners for training or using TOMS. No other person or agency is authorized to reproduce, print, or distribute any parts of this publication in any form or by any means or to store the information in any database or retrieval system.

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Print This Guide Welcome to the 2022-23 CAASPP and ELPAC TOMS User Guide. The chapter menu is on the left side of the screen, with the in-chapter sections listed on the right. The TOMS User Guide is accessible on a desktop web browser, tablet, or smartphone.

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Scale score percentiles for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress assessment.

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Adjusted Smarter Balanced Assessment Blueprints - English Language Arts/Literature

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Adjusted Smarter Balanced Assessment Blueprints - English Language Arts/Literature

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Adjusted Smarter Balanced Assessment Blueprints –	Mathematics

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California School Dashboard (CA Dept of Education)

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The California School Dashboard provides parents and educators with meaningful information on school and district progress so they can participate in decisions to improve student learning.

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California School Dashboard Technical Guide

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California School Dashboard Technical Guide

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Lexile and Quantile Hub Resources web page

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This page contains resources for California educators interested in utilizing tools offered through the Lexile & Quantile Hub. The Hub contains instructional planning resources for educators and a variety of tools that support the monitoring of student growth in reading and math toward goals of college and career readiness.

Accessing the Lexile & Quantile Hub

Use the following instructions to access the Lexile & Quantile Hub and free premium resources through the Test Operations Management System (TOMS):

1. Log onto TOMS

2. Select the [Links] tab, then select Lexile and Quantile Hub from the list.

Users who do not have access to TOMS can use the following button to gain access to the Lexile and Quantile Hub and the free premium resources.

New users will need to register with an affiliated school district email to access the premium-level resources.

Utilize the Quick Reference Guide-How to Self-Register for the Lexile & Quantile Hub for step-by-step instructions for accessing the Hub and completing the self-registration process.

Available Tools

The following table lists all the tools currently available within the Lexile & Quantile Hub and offers links to a quick reference guide on how to use each tool.

Lexile Tools

The Lexile Framework for Reading is a scientific approach to measuring both reading ability and the text complexity of reading materials on the same developmental scale. More than 100 million books, articles, and websites have received Lexile text measures. The following Lexile tools are designed to support language arts instruction by connecting educators with resources targeted towards student Lexile levels.

Quantile Tools

Similar to the Lexile Framework for Reading, math skills and concepts within learning content, such as math textbooks and online instructional materials, also get a Quantile measure. Using the Quantile tools below, parents and teachers can match students with resources that help them connect the dots between different math skills and concepts, and build on their learning.

Additional Information

To see a complete list of the assessments and products that report Lexile and Quantile measures, consult the following lists:

For additional information and support, visit the Lexile & Quantile Hub Support web page.

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CAASPP Sample Student Score Reports web page

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Information about California tests reports and reporting.

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Overview

Since 2015, California has invested significant time and effort in developing a student growth model that is valid, reliable, and fair. California conducted a thorough and thoughtful process of selecting the model that best meets California's needs. On May 12, 2021, the State Board of Education (SBE) approved a student-level growth model using grades four through eight growth scores. The development and adoption of this growth model was accomplished due to the valuable input from a broad range of stakeholders, and the expertise of the California Department of Education's (CDE's) assessment vendor, Educational Testing Service (ETS), and the Technical Design Group (TDG).

California's Student-Level Growth Model

A growth model is a way of measuring the growth of students' assessment scores year to year based on their statewide assessment scores in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics. Growth is different from achievement. Achievement-such as a single assessment score-shows us how much students know at the time of the assessment. Growth shows us how much students' scores grew from one grade level to the next. In an accountability system, aggregate student growth can provide a picture of average growth for students within a school, local educational agency, or student group.

Calculating Growth Scores

California's student-level growth model methodology uses statewide Smarter Balanced test results from students in grades four through eight.

The first step in calculating student growth scores is to determine the student's expected test score. The expected test score is determined by looking at students who had similar test scores in the previous grade and then evaluating their typical test scores in the current year. Once an expected test score is determined for each student, the difference between the student's expected test score and their actual test score is compared to arrive at their individual growth score.

These individual scores are averaged for students at the district, school, and student group levels, using either a simple average-when there are large numbers of students, or a weighted average- when there are small numbers of students.

For a complete and in-depth technical review of the growth model methodology, please view the Additional Resources made available at the end of this web page.

Data Release Timeline

June 14, 2021:

Release student-level growth data to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) via the Test Operations Management System (TOMS).

Private preview of aggregate LEA, school, and student group growth data files. (The growth data is based on student performance on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress [CAASPP] for ELA and mathematics administered during the 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 school years.)

Statewide webinar for Accountability, Dashboard, and California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Coordinators on information regarding the student growth data.

September 13, 2021:
Statewide webinar for the general public, Accountability, Dashboard, and California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Coordinators on the release of the Student Growth Toolkit to support the release of California's student growth data.

September 20, 2021:
Release of Student Growth Toolkit to support understanding of California's Student Growth data.

September 22, 2021:

Release of aggregate LEA, school, and student group growth data via downloadable data files.

These data files are being released for informational purposes only. They are not intended to be used for accountability and/or evaluation purposes.

Ongoing Work

July 2021 through Fall 2024:

Work with LEAs and stakeholders on communication and data use and visualization strategies.

Develop a report that displays English Language Proficiency Assessment for California levels with growth scores.

Fall 2024:

Earliest release of the next growth model data using current ELA and mathematics data (i.e., 2022, 2023, and 2024 results).

Eventually, the growth model may be incorporated into the California School Dashboard Academic Indicator. This is a decision that will need to be approved by the SBE.

Student Growth Toolkit

Videos

Flyers

Getting to know the California School Dashboard (Translated)

Appropriate Uses of Growth Scores Flyer

Growth Model FAQs
Commonly asked questions about the Growth Model
Data Files and Record Layouts

Due to changes in instruction and assessment caused by COVID-19, the growth scores released in 2021 were calculated based on historical data from 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19, and are not actionable. Growth scores will be calculated and released again in 2024, once three consecutive years of test scores are available.

Webinars

Additional Resources

Recent State Board Items and Memos

February 2021 SBE Information Memorandum(DOCX) includes the final technical report from ETS on the student growth model and recommendations for criteria for determining the assignment of the Empirical Best Linear Prediction Model (EBLP) or simple average.

May 2021 SBE Item(DOCX) includes detailed information on the approved growth model methodology and the aggregated growth scores for student groups at the LEA and school-levels.

October 2021 SBE Information Memorandum(DOCX) includes a progress report on ongoing work on the Student Growth Model

February 2022 SBE Information Memorandum(DOCX) includes the overview of research conducted by the California Department of Education (CDE) on the development of a data report or display to combine English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC) levels with academic growth scores.

Last Reviewed: Monday, March 6, 2023

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The County Office of Education (COE) RAN members represent a sub-committee of the Curriculum and Instruction Steering Committee (CISC) of the County Superintendents Association . The purpose of RAN is to develop a knowledge and understanding about California's assessment and accountability systems by facilitating communication between the California Department of Education (CDE) and COEs, which represent the schools, districts, and county offices in their region.

The decision about whom to appoint as an official COE RAN member is a regional decision, not determined by the CDE. For more information about RAN, contact your regional representative listed below.

Many regions have created local assessment networks that support assessment coordinators in their work. These networks allow coordinators a place to connect with other local coordinators, receive updates, discuss what is new in the assessment landscape, or share best practices. For more information about local assessment networks, see the list below of networks who have submitted their information to the CDE. If you have a local assessment network you would like added to this web page, please contact Deborah Baumgartner at dbaumgartner@cde.ca.gov.

Regional Contact Information

Region

Counties

Regional Assessment Network (RAN)
Contacts

2

Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, Trinity

3

Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada,
Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba

4

Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa,
San Francisco, San Mateo, Solano

5

Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz

6

Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tuolumne

7

Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare

8

San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Kern

9

Imperial, Orange, San Diego

10

San Bernardino, Inyo, Riverside, Mono

Local Network Information

Region 1

Information coming soon.

Region 2

No local network. Information is shared at monthly superintendent meetings and county curriculummeetings.

Region 3

Capital Region Assessment Network (CRAN)
Meets last Friday of every month

To be added to the mailing list, contact Rachel Ibach by email at ribach@scoe.net

Region 4

Region 5

Region 6

Region 7

Fresno Assessment Network
Meets four to five times per year, usually right after RAN

To be added to the mailing list, contact Joe Valero by email at jvalero@fcoe.org

Region 8

State/Federal and Assessment Network
Meets quarterly
To be added to the mailing list, visit Kern County Superintentent of Schools Event Calendar

Region 9

Region 10

San Bernardino County Assessment Network (SBCAN)
Meets monthly
To be added to the mailing list, visit San Bernadino County Assessment Accountability Network Calendar (PDF)

Riverside County Assessment Network (RCAN)
Meets approximately every other month
To be added to the mailing list, visit Riverside County Office of Education Events Calendar

Region 11

Wednesdays at 1 p.m. for CAASPP & ELPAC Coordinators
Meets each Wednesday from 1 to 2 p.m. from February 1 to May 31, 2023
To be added to the mailing list, contact the assessments office by email at assessment@lacoe.edu

Questions: Assessment Development and Administration Division | 916-319-0803

Last Reviewed: Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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Not sure if this is the appropriate place, but is there any news/updates on when SBAC Summative results will be available for LEAs to download?

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In what instances would we use CERS data v. summative data available in TOMS? [from a district-level admin perspective]

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Will the computer adaptive test be reduced by 50% next year too?

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Many of us are off in July, but there is no other training until October, will you offer one in August so we can get ready to share this info with our schools when the year begins? End of October is pretty late.

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Clarification on Lexile and Quantile Reports

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Clarification on Lexile and Quantile Reports

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Hello- I am a little confused. Will these be on SSRs or not? Are they integrated or a stand alone report?

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The idea of picking one area to review that may be common across classes or schools will help target and unify our conversations.