- (11.1) What is the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System?
- (11.2) Must my child participate in the CAASPP testing?
- (11.3) Can children with disabilities who will participate in CAASPP achievement testing get any assistance or accommodations in taking the CAASPP tests?
- (11.4) Can my child use an aid or strategy not listed as one of the universal tools, designated supports, or accommodations to participate in CAASPP testing?
- (11.5) If my child cannot take the CAASPP tests even with the various tools, supports, and accommodations discussed above, can they still participate in achievement testing?
- (11.6) How is the California Alternate Assessment given to students?
- (11.7) My child has a disability and their primary language is not English. What, if anything, must be done to accommodate my child’s language needs on the CAASPP test?
- (11.8) What is the ELPAC?
- (11.9) Should my student take the ELPAC even if they have an IEP?
- (11.10) What assistance and accommodations are available to students with disabilities when taking the ELPAC?
- (11.11) What is the Alternate ELPAC?
- (11.12) Why does my child’s IEP reference CELDT scores instead of ELPAC scores?
- (11.13) What if I believe my child’s ELPAC scores do not accurately reflect their English language fluency?
- (11.14) When discussing my child’s ELPAC scores, the IEP team has discussed “reclassification.” What is reclassification and how does it affect my child with an IEP?
- (11.15) Does my child have to get a certain score on the ELPAC to graduate?
- (11.16) What are the requirements for receiving a high school diploma in California?
- (11.17) Does the Algebra I requirement also apply to students with disabilities?
- (11.18) What is the alternative diploma pathway for students who qualify for the California Alternative Assessment?
- (11.19) Is there an alternative way for students to complete the prescribed course of study required for a diploma?
- (11.20) If my child meets the graduation requirements and receives a regular diploma, does special education eligibility end?
- (11.21) What is a summary of performance?
- (11.22) If a student did not receive appropriate services for some period of time before they graduated with a diploma, can they continue to be eligible for special education?
- (11.23) When my child reaches the age of 18, will they begin to make decisions regarding the IEP or will I continue to be the decision-maker for educational purposes?
- (11.24) If my child is not receiving a regular diploma, but will receive a certificate of achievement or completion, is she still eligible for special education?
- (11.25) If my child is receiving a certificate of achievement or completion, can they participate in the graduation ceremony and related activities?
- (11.26) If the school district and I disagree on whether my child is ready to graduate with a regular diploma, can I challenge the district’s decision?
- (11.27) If my child plans to take the SAT (originally the Scholastic Aptitude Test) college admissions exam, will they automatically be granted an accommodation if they have an IEP or Section 504?