| The Board of Education will hold 2 special meetings on July 9, 2009 - please click "Members and Meetings" under the Board links above for details |
Recent ActivityThe Assessment and Evaluation Department's mission is to raise student achievement for all students while simultaneously closing all identifiable achievement gaps by providing timely and accurate data about student performance on district, state and federal assessments.
The Assessment and Evaluation Department also provides support for and is responsible for district, state and federally mandated assessments. STAR, CST, CAPA, CAHSEE, FITNESSGRAM, Grade 4 and Grade 7 Writing Test, STS (Standards Test in Spanish), and NAEP assessments are administered from this office. Information regarding current and future benchmark and end-of-course assessments can also be found here.
Please use the information provided here to help meet the academic achievement targets we have set for all students and schools.
Dr. Ruben Zepeda II
Director, Assessment and Evaluation
Group Announcements 2008-09 Academic Performance Index Report Information Guide AvailableThe California Department of Education has provided a new information guide for the 2008-09 Academic Performance Index (API). The guide provides clear explanations about a variety of topics associated with API, including, how the API is calculated and used, the difference between Base API and Growth API, and test weights. This is an excellent reference in understanding California's Academic Performance Index and reports. The 2008-09 Academic Performance Index Reports and Information Guide is available in the STAR Coordinator information folder found in the section titled Group files.
2003-2008 CST Released Test Questions AvailableThe California Department of Education has updated the CST Released Test Questions availble to the public. Permission is granted in advance for reproduction of these resources for educational purposes. The content must remain unchanged and in its entirety as published by the California Department of Education (CDE). The CST Released Test Questions are available in the CST Released Test Questions information folder found in the section titled Group files. You may also go directly to the CDE's site for all of the released questions http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/css05rtq.asp.
2009 STAR Tracking Forms AvailableThe California Department of Education has provided tracking documents for students who are absent or have a medical emergency during STAR testing. Tracking forms for absent students are grade level specific. The 2009 Student Tracking forms are available in the STAR Coordinator information folder found in the section titled Group files.
2009 STAR Item and Estimated Time Chart AvailableThis document provides the time needed for all STAR assessments. The item and time chart is a good planning tool to set your school site STAR testing schedule. Although the STAR tests are not timed tests, these charts will give good approximations of how long most students will need to complete the tests. The 2009 Time Chart is available in the STAR Coordinator information folder found in the section titled Group files.
2009 Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Training WebsiteThe California Department of Education and the San Joaquin County Office of Education has produced a web site to support the training of teachers who will administer the PFT. The web site provides web videos, PowerPoint presentations, chart and a variety of tools teachers, parents and student can use to obtain the best student results. Go to http://www.pft-info.org/ to access this information. Additional support documents are available in the FITNESSGRAM information folder found in the section titled Group Files.
2009 STAR Directions for AdministrationThe California Department of Education has released the Directions for Administration (DFA) for 2009 STAR tests. All available DFAs are available in the STAR Coordinator information folder found in the section titled Group files.
2009 Matrix of Testing Variations, Accommodations and ModificationsThe California Department of Education released a revised 2009 Matrix of Testing Variations, Accommodations and Modifications. The 2009 Matrix of Testing Variations, Accommodations and Modifications addresses CST, CMA, STS, CAHSEE, CELDT and PFT assessments for all students with and without an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). A 2009 Matrix of Test Variations for Statewide Assessments for English Learners is also provided. The Matrix is available in the STAR Coordinator information folder found in the section titled Group Files.
2009 CAPA Manipulatives List for all Chino Valley Unified SchoolsChino Valley Unified School District has been assigned Version 8 for the CAPA. STAR test coordinators and CAPA trained teachers should download the manipulatives list. Each school site should start building their CAPA manipulative resource bins immediately. The CAPA Manipulative list can be found in the CAPA folder and in the STAR Coordinator information folder found in the section titled Group Files.
2008-2009 CAHSEE Mathematics and English Language Arts Study Guides AvailableThe California Department of Education produced two study guides to help prepare students for the California High School Exit Examination. The mathematics and English Language Arts CAHSEE study guides are available to student, parents and teachers to download and print. These documents are available in the CAHSEE - California High School Exit Examination folder found in the section titled Group Files.
2008-2009 CAHSEE Mathematics and English Language Arts Released Test Questions AvailableThe California Department of Education released an enhanced set of previously used CAHSEE test question for the mathematics and English language arts portions of the exit examination. Students, parents and teachers should download the released questions and use the questions to prepare for the California High School Exit examination. These documents are available in the CAHSEE - California High School Exit Examination folder found in the section titled Group Files.
2009 STAR Test Security Agrement Form Available - Site Test CoordinatorsAll school site STAR Testing Coodinators must sign a 2009 STAR Test Security Agreement. STAR security agreement form is available in the STAR Coordinator information folder found in the section titled Group Files. STAR Testing Coordinators must send a signed 2009 STAR Test Security Agreement form to CVUSD Assessment and Evaluation Office no later than March 1, 2009.
2009 STAR Test Security Affidavit Form Available - All StaffAll school district personnel who have access to STAR testing materials must sign a 2009 STAR Security Affidavit. STAR security forms are available in the STAR Coordinator information folder found in the section titled Group Files. Principals are required to maintain a school site file of signed STAR Security Affidavits for all of their school staff. STAR Testing Coordinators must send a signed STAR Coordinator Security Affidavit on file in the CVUSD Assessment and Evaluation Office.
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Annual Measurable Objective TargetsNo Child Left Behind (NCLB) Annual Measurable Objective Targets are identified in these three (3) documents, Elementary and Junior High Schools, High Schools, and District. Targets extend through 2014 when all students grades 2- 11 shall be proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. These documents are available in the Site Test Coordinator information folder found in the section titled Group Files.
2009 STAR Test Site Coordinator's Manual AvailableThe 2009 STAR District and Test Site Coordinator's Manual is available in the Site Test Coordinator information folder found in the section titled Group Files. This document will provide school based administrators and STAR test coordinators important information about how to prepare, how to administer and how to return the STAR CST Examination documents.
2009 February-May CAHSEE Directions for Administration Special Versions AvailableThe CAHSEE Directions for Administration Special Versions manual is available in the Site Test Coordinator information folder found in the section titled Group Files. This manual provides teachers and other school personnel the directions for administration and a specific script to be read to students taking the CAHSEE. February - May 2009.
2009 January-June CAHSEE Calendar AvailableThe 2009 January - June CAHSEE calender is available in the Site Test Coordinator information folder found in the section titled Group Files. This calendar provides district and site administrators the opportunity to plan their schedules accordingly.
2009 February-May CAHSEE Directions for Administration AvailableThe CAHSEE Directions for Administration manual is available in the Site Test Coordinator information folder found in the section titled Group Files. This manual provides teachers and other school personnel the directions for administration and a specific script to be read to students taking the CAHSEE. February - May 2009.
2009 February-May CAHSEE Test Site Coordinator's Manual AvailableThe CAHSEE District and Test Site Coordinator's Manual is available in the Site Test Coordinator information folder found in the section titled Group Files. This document will provide school based administrators and CAHSEE test coordinators important information about how to prepare, how to administer and how to return the California High School Exit Examination.
2009 CAHSEE Security Affidavit Forms Available - StaffAll school district personnel who have access to CAHSEE testing materials must sign a CAHSEE Security Affidavit form. CAHSEE security forms are available in the STAR Coordinator Information folder found in the section titled Group Files. Principals are required to maintain a school site file of signed CAHSEE Security Affidavits for all of their school staff. CAHSEE Testing Coordinators must send a signed CAHSEE Coordinator Security Affidavit on file in the CVUSD Assessment and Evaluation Office.
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Group Links  Academic Performance Index - APIThis link will take you to the California Department of Education website for API information. The API is the cornerstone of California's Public Schools Accountability Act of 1999; measures the academic performance and growth of schools on a variety of academic measures. ACT - American College TestThis link will take you to the ACT - American College Test - website. The ACT is one of the assessments college and university admissions offices usually require to apply for admission. Adequate Yearly Progress - AYPThis link will take you to the California Department of Education website for AYP information. AYP is required by the federal No Child Left Behind Act; AYP measures the performance of California schools and districts. California Alternate Performance Assessment - CAPAThis link will take you to the California Department of Education website for CAPA information. CAPA is an alternate assessment for children with disabilities who cannot participate in general statewide assessment programs administered under STAR. California High School Exit Examination - CAHSEEThis link will take you to the California Department of Education website for CAHSEE. Information is availble to provide assistance for students and schools with the administration of the CAHSEE DataQuestThis link will take you to the California Department of Education website for Data Quest. Data Quest is a tool to create or access summary reports that are available through DataQuest including; API; AYP; Course Enrollments; Dropouts; CELDT; English Learner; Enrollment; Expulsions; Graduates; CAHSEE; High School ACT, SAT and Advanced Placement; Physical Fitness Results; Staffing; Special Education; and STAR. Edusoft Resource PageThis link will take you to an Edusoft Resource web page that contains important information. Teachers and administrators will find important announcements, quick reference guides, educator links and step-by-step instructions. You will also be able to submit Edusoft training requests for your site. Physical Fitness Testing - PFT - FitnessgramThis link will take you to the California Department of Education website for PFT information. This site provides information regarding the physical fitness test required to be administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9. PSAT - Preliminary SATThis link will take you to the College Board website for the PSAT. This website will provide you information about the PSAT and the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and programs. The PSAT is a practice test for the SAT that can be taken in grade 10 and/or grade 11. SAT - Scholastic Aptitude TestThis link will take you to the College Board website for the SAT. The SAT is one of the assessments college and university admissions offices usually require to apply for admission. Standardized Testing and Reporting - STARThis link will take you to the California Department of Education website for STAR information. This page provides data on state, county, local district and local school student performance on STAR assessments. Assessment Blueprints, Guides, Released Test Questions, Assistance Packets as well as updates can all be accessed. | |||
