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CAASPP Testing Coming Up

Posted Date: 03/04/26 (09:00 AM)
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California Department of Education • 2026


California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)

English, Math, and Science Parent and Guardian Notification Letter 


Dear Parent/Guardian:

There are many ways to measure your student’s learning. Your student’s teacher uses report card grades, classroom work, teacher observations, and end-of-year statewide test results to get a complete picture their learning. Each year, students participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Your child will take the following tests, depending on their grade level or instructional program:

  • Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments for English language arts and math, required tests in grades 3–8 and 11

  • California Science Test (CAST), a required test in grades 5 and 8 and once in high school

This year, Carlsbad Unified School District will give the summative assessments in person.


The testing schedule is listed below:






You are an important part of your student’s education. To make sure your student feels comfortable taking tests, you can:

  • Explain to them that these tests are tools to help them learn, and they should not be anxious or scared.

  • Explore the practice tests with your student at caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html so they can become familiar with the platform and setup of the tests. 

  • Remind your student that you and their teacher want them to try their best and are there to help, every step of the way.

You will receive your student’s results at or before the beginning of the next school year. The results will identify where your student is doing well or needs more help, so you can better support their learning at home and teachers can better support their learning in the classroom.

To learn more about these tests go to the Starting Smarter web page at ca.startingsmarter.org/, or review the Parent Guides to Understanding at cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp. 

If you have questions, please contact Julianne Bryson at 760-331-6693.


Sincerely,

Josh Way, Ed.D

Principal