Student demographic information that was not saved at the start of testing will be captured and saved at the end of the latest selected testing window for the LEA, rather than after the close of the statewide testing window.
Smarter Balanced and California Science Test
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California Spanish Assessment
Because of the standard setting that will occur in July 2025, CSA SSRs are scheduled to be released in December 2025, pending the California State Board of Education’s approval of thresholds scheduled for September 2025. This manual, including the California Spanish Assessment Content section, will be updated as needed.
ELPAC
Transitional kindergarten students are no longer eligible for ELPAC. As a result, transitional kindergarten students are no longer included in reporting kindergarten results.
Reporting for the Summative Alternate ELPAC will start in May, at the same time as reporting for the Summative ELPAC.
