Parent Training: Teachers Share Tips & Tricks to Prepare Your Kids for CAASPP/iReady

In this episode, you'll learn what students and parents can expect from the upcoming CAASPP and iReady assessments at the high school level.CAASPPThe California Assessment of School Performance and Progress, or CAASPP, is given to 3rd-8th grade and 11th grade high school students in the subjects of English Language Arts, Math, and Science (for some grade levels).  Students will complete a multiple choice assessment and a performance task assessment for English Language Arts and Math.  Students taking the Science assessment will complete a multiple choice assessment.  When do students take the CAASPP?Sage Oak students will take the CAASPP in during the testing window April-May.  Check with your student’sTeacher Facilitator (TK-8) or Educational Advisor (9-12)  for specific testing schedule details.Where do students take the CAASPP?Students take the CAASPP virtually from home while Sage Oak TTeacher Facilitator (TK-8) or Educational Advisor (9-12) proctors online.iReadyThe iReady is a local assessment tool that students take every year in the fall and spring.  This diagnostic assessment measures growth within the year in the subjects of Reading and Math.When do students take the iReady?Sage Oak TK-12 students will take the iReady in the spring and fall while a Sage Oak Teacher Facilitator (TK-8) or Educational Advisor (9-12) proctors online.  Please see your student’s TF or EA for specific testing schedule details.What is the parent’s role during CAASPP and iReady?Parents can best support students by being present to assist with any technical issues and ensuring students get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, have a water bottle nearby, have scratch paper, and have a quiet and distraction-free testing area.Thank you for listening to the Sage Studio podcast presented by Sage Oak Charter Schools and hosted by Tiffiny Webster, M.A.Ed.  We invite you to follow the show and leave your review below.  Sage Oak Charter Schools is an independent study nonclassroom based TK-12 personalized learning public charter school serving students in Southern California.  Visit sageoak.education for more information.Sage Oak WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTube