Assessments
CST ~ California Standardized Test
Administration of the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program. Test results are used for student and school accountability purposes.
CMA ~ California Modified Assessment
The development and implementation of an alternate assessment of the California content standards based on modified achievemnt standards.
In April 2007, the United States Department of Education enacted regulations for an alternate assessment based on modified achievement standards. The California Department of Education, in response to the federal regulations, is continuing to develop and implement an alternate assessment of the California content standards based on modified achievement standards for children with disabilities who have an individualized education program (IEP).
CAPA ~ California Alternative Performance Assessment
In order to meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), California must show evidence that all students are included in our statewide assessment and accountability system. The California Department of Education (CDE) is continuing to develop and implement an alternate assessment for children with disabilities who cannot take part in general statewide assessment programs. The California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) is the alternate assessment for the California Standards Tests.