Resources for the CAASPP and ELPAC Assessments
State Testing Links and Resources
General Assessment Information
Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC) General Information
California Alternative Assessments (CAAs) General Information
Accessibility, Training, and Planning Information
CAASPP and ELPAC Accessibility Guide
CAA Science Administration Planning Guides
CSB Created Resources
CSB Smarter Balanced Resources
How to guides (some below), presentations, installation files, etc.
- Configure Job Access With Speeech (JAWS) to Recognize the Secure Browser
- Configure JAWS Settings for Smarter Balanced Assessments
- Download and Install the Secure Browser
- Logging in to the Practice Test
- Navigating the Test with JAWS Cheat Sheet
- Navigating the Test with JAWS and a Braille Display
- Test Settings for Braille and Magnification Users
State Testing Modules
- Configuring JAWS Settings for the Smarter Balance Tests (Video; 3:05)
- Emboss Request from the Student Testing Interface (Video; 2:36)
- Embossing a .brf file with Duxbury (Video; 1:42)
- Embossing a .brf file with file with no Default Program to open .brf files (Video; 2:35)
- Embossing a .prn file with a Default Program (Video; 1:18)
- Embossing a .prn file with no default program to open (Video; 2:17)
- Navigating a Training Test with JAWS (Video; 11:25)
- Setting Up a Training or Practice Test (Video; 5:12)
- Setting Up Testing Accommodations for a Student who Reads Braille (ELA) (Video; 2:05)
- Setting Up Testing Accommodations for a Student who Reads Braille (Math) (Video; 2:33)
- Setting Up Testing Accommodations for a Student who Uses Magnification (Video; 2:50)
Tips for Optimizing Your Students’ Testing Experience
Review Google Slides presentations on:
2021-2022 Virtual Office Hours links
Office Hours 1: Types of Tests and What's New (Video; 14:00)
Office Hours 1: Google Slides Presentation
Office Hours 2: Important Reminders and Accessibility Considerations (Video; 18:21)
Office Hours 2: Google Slides Presentation
Office Hours 4: Navigating the Secure Browser with JAWS (Video; 14:02)
Office Hours 5: Navigating the Secure Browser with Magnification (Video; 8:14)
Contact Information
For additional information or questions, please contact:
Veronica Gunn, MA
Curriculum and Outcomes Specialist, Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
(510) 936-5515
Events
- Summer Academies
Starting June 10th, 17th, and 24th, 2024 - Registration Forms
- General Tours (Google Form)
Please fill out the Google Form if you are interested in attending any of our General Tour days. General Tours are available on these days:
- Tuesday, May 7th from 2 to 3:00PM
- Monday, June 17th from 11:00AM to 12:00PM