Schedule for Testing
Table 1 describes the schedule for administration of the Smarter Balanced and CAST paper–pencil tests for LEA CAASPP coordinators.
Activity | Timeline |
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Access the Test Administration Summary in TOMS for the specific LEA testing dates. | As needed |
Make sure all student data from CALPADS appears correctly in TOMS and has the appropriate test(s) configured. Refer to the CAASPP and ELPAC TOMS User Guide for more information about assigning tests to students. | No fewer than 15 working days before the materials shipping date |
Receive paper materials from the testing contractor. | 10 to 20 working days before the start of each test administration window |
Take inventory of cartons. LEA CAASPP coordinators should notify CalTAC of any discrepancy in the number of cartons received. | Within two working days of delivery to the LEA |
Distribute materials to the test sites. | Five to 10 working days before the first testing day of each test administration period |
Contact CalTAC to order supplemental materials. | As necessary |
Ensure that student responses are entered into the DEI. | Within five days of student test completion |
Ship all used test booklets, used answer booklets, used and unused braille and large-print test booklets (including braille scripts and notes), and audio CDs to the Processing Center. | No more than five working days after completing testing for each administration period |
Table 2 describes the schedule for administration of the Smarter Balanced and CAST paper–pencil tests for CAASPP test site coordinators.