Statewide Assessment

California’s Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program requires that all students in grades 2 through 11 take the CAT-6 each year. Students may take several other tests as part of the accountability model for the state.

Students with disabilities can be appropriately included in statewide tests. Many students with disabilities may take tests under the same conditions as their nondisabled peers. Some students with disabilities should take tests with accommodations. A small number of students with significant disabilities will not be able to take the same tests as other students, but may take an alternate test (CAPA).

Every IEP must address how the student will be given the state required test and identify the needed modifications and accommodations. No IEP team may exclude a child from taking a test.

SELPA offers a workshop designed for administrators, directors and coordinators of Special Education and IEP designees and Coaches. The workshop will be an overview of CAT-6, CELDT, CAPA, CAHSEE, and SABE and other state tests. Test administration, accommodations and modifications for students with special education needs will be reviewed.


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