Resources

Refer to the additional resources in table 1 before administration of the paper–pencil versions of the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments and the CAST. All resources are linked on the CAASPP & ELPAC Website. In addition, paper versions of resources marked with an asterisk (*) were shipped to LEAs for distribution to test sites.

Table 1. Additional Resources
Resource	Description
Accessibility Guide	The Accessibility Guide includes information and instructions regarding accessibility resources.
CAASPP and ELPAC Manuals Library	The CAASPP and ELPAC Manuals Library contains a link to every manual available for CAASPP and the ELPAC.
California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix	The California Assessment Accessibility Resources Matrix web page displays the embedded and non-embedded universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations allowed when administering the CAASPP to students.
CALPADS resources	The CDE CALPADS web page contains links to CALPADS system documents, updates, and other useful information for maintaining student demographics and program participation.
CAST Accessibility Supports for Operational Testing	The CAST Accessibility Supports for Operational Testing follows an approach consistent with the Smarter Balanced framework in the Smarter Balanced Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodations Guidelines that are used for other CAASPP assessments. The approach includes a variety of innovative universal tools that are embedded in the test delivery system as well as a variety of designated supports and accommodations.
CAST Materials Return Instructions	The CAST Materials Return Instructions is a how-to guide with instructions for packaging and returning CAST paper–pencil materials.
Security Incidents and Appeals Procedure Guide	The Security Incidents and Appeals Procedure Guide includes information about how LEA CAASPP coordinators can submit a report using the STAIRS/Appeals process and enter Appeals for CAASPP summative assessments in TOMS. Refer also to the Test Security web page for additional information and links to STAIRS resources.
Smarter Balanced Materials Return Instructions	The Smarter Balanced Materials Return Instructions is a how-to guide with instructions for packaging and returning CAASPP Smarter Balanced paper–pencil materials.
TOMS User Guide	The TOMS User Guide provides instructions for the processes necessary to assign and manage LEA and school users, test administrations, as well as student data for various aspects of CAASPP testing (test assignments, test settings, condition codes).
Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodations Guidelines	The Smarter Balanced Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodations Guidelines focus on universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations for the Smarter Balanced assessments. The Guidelines are intended for school-level personnel and decision-making teams, particularly IEP and Section 504 plan teams, as they prepare for and implement CAASPP assessments. The Guidelines provide information for classroom teachers, English language development educators, special education teachers, and instructional assistants to use in selecting and providing universal tools, designated supports, and accommodations for those students who need them during the administration of the assessments. The Guidelines are also intended for assessment staff and administrators who oversee the decisions that are made in instruction and assessment. The CAST follows similar guidelines. The Smarter Balanced Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodations Guidelines for Smarter Balanced testing can be found on the CDE Student Accessibility Resources web page.