6040-SO - Assessment Policy - Sage Oak Charter Schools (SOCS)

Oct 3, 2026

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Sage Oak Charter Schools (SOCS) adopts Instruction 6040-SO to govern assessment practices for all enrolled students. The policy outlines requirements for state-mandated testing under CAASPP, including Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics and the California Science Test, as well as California Alternate Assessment (CAA) for eligible students. It also covers Reading Difficulties Risk Screener (K-2), Physical Fitness Test (grades 5, 7, 9), ELPAC for English learners, and supplementary local assessments when a family opts out of CAASPP. SOCS further specifies local diagnostic assessments, TK assessments, alternative methods for moderate to severe disabilities, and teacher proctoring rules for in-person and virtual testing, including participant and device restrictions.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

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CAASPP

Smarter Balanced Assessments

California Science Test

California Alternate Assessment (CAA)

Reading Difficulties Risk Screener (RDRS)

Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

Initial identification of English learners

Annual summative assessment

Supplementary Local Assessment

Diagnostic Local Assessment

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Local Assessment

Local Assessment for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities

Teacher Proctoring

In-person assessment requirements

Virtual assessment requirements

INSTRUCTION 6040-SO ASSESSMENT POLICY Sage Oak Charter Schools (SOCS) adopts this Assessment Policy to apply to all students enrolled in SOCS. California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) SOCS administers the state-mandated California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress, which monitors educational progress in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. CAASPP testing includes: ● Smarter Balanced Assessments: Administered for English Language Arts and Mathematics to students in grades 3-8 and 11, assessing their proficiency in Common Core State Standards. ● California Science Test: Administered to students in grades 5, 8, and once in high school, assessing their proficiency in Next Generation Science Standards. California Alternate Assessment (CAA) SOCS administers the state-mandated California Alternate Assessment for students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria set forth by the California Department of Education administered in lieu of the general CAASPP assessments. The CAA assessments are designed to evaluate the academic achievements of students in a format that accommodates their specific needs. Reading Difficulties Risk Screener (RDRS) SOCS administers the state-mandated Reading Difficulties Risk Screener to students in grades K-2 . This assessment is given one time per school year and assesses students for the risk of reading difficulties. Physical Fitness Test (PFT) SOCS administers the state-mandated Physical Fitness Test to students in grades 5, 7, and 9. The test consists of five parts that show a level of fitness that offer a degree of defense against diseases that come from inactivity. The test is given once per school year and was designed to support students in starting life-long habits of regular physical activity. Sage Oak Charter Schools Page 1 of4 Policy Adopted: August 15, 2019 Policy Revised: June 12, 2025 INSTRUCTION 6040-SO ASSESSMENT POLICY English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) SOCS administers the state-mandated English Language Proficiency Assessments for California to students whose primary language is not English. The assessments are designed to measure English language proficiency (ELP) for students in grades K-12 . The ELPAC consists of two distinct assessments: one for the initial identification of students as English learners (ELs) and a second for the annual summative assessment, which evaluates an EL student's progress in learning English and determines their level of ELP. Supplementary Local Assessment SOCS does not recommend opting out of state testing. However, if a parent/guardian decides toopt out their student from CAASPP testing, the student will be required to take the school-adopted Supplementary Local Assessment in order for SOCS to collect the data needed to support student achievement. Diagnostic Local Assessment SOCS administers a school-adopted Diagnostic Local Assessment for students in grades 1-11 for Math and English Language Arts. All students must take both the pre-and post-diagnostic local assessments administered in the fall and spring of each school year or within 20 days of enrollment. In addition, ongoing progress monitoring assessments may be administered as needed. Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Local Assessment All transitional kindergarten students will take a school-created Transitional Kindergarten preand post-local assessment. Students will be assessed on kindergarten content standards in Math and English Language Arts. SOCS strongly encourages kindergarten students to take the 1st-11th grade Diagnostic Local Assessment. However, upon parent/guardian request, kindergarten students may in lieu take the TK Local Assessment. Local Assessment for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities SOCS students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities who qualify to take the California Alternate A

FAQs

What state assessments does SOCS administer under CAASPP?

SOCS administers CAASPP assessments including Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics in specified grades and the California Science Test for eligible grades. These assessments monitor student progress against required standards.

Who qualifies for the California Alternate Assessment (CAA) and how is it used?

Students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities who meet eligibility criteria set by the California Department of Education take the CAA in lieu of general CAASPP. CAA uses an assessment format designed to accommodate students’ needs.

How does SOCS handle proctoring for in-person versus virtual assessments?

All state and local assessments are proctored by the teacher either in person or virtually based on student needs and the related meeting guidelines. For virtual testing, the student must have a working camera and microphone and a reliable WiFi connection, and the parent/guardian must be present without assisting.

Oct 3, 2026

Uploaded by Riley