California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE).pptVIP

California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) ? November 2007 Presentation Objectives Provide information on CAHSEE topics: Overview and Update Test Dates and Scheduling Guidelines Apportionments and Student Records Test Variations, Local Waiver, and Exemption Preparation and Remediation Resources Respond to audience questions CAHSEE Requirement All California public school students must satisfy the CAHSEE requirement, as well as all other state and local requirements, to receive a public high school diploma. The CAHSEE requirement can be satisfied by passing the exam or, for students with disabilities, receiving a local waiver pursuant to Education Code Section 60851(c), or receiving an exemption pursuant to Education Code Section 60852.4 through December 31, 2007. Legislative Update(continued) Veto of SB 123 Standardized evidence-based assessment One-year extension of exemption AB 1503 Proposes modifications to local waiver process Cumulative Results for the Classes of 2008 and 2009 Through May 2007 First Time Test Takers in the Class of 2009 77% passed English-language arts (ELA) 76% passed Math Estimated Cumulative Passing Rate for the Class of 2008 89% passed ELA by end of grade 11 87% passed Math by end of grade 11 Statewide Student Identification Numbers (SSID) SSID numbers are required for Pre-ID for grades 10, 11, and 12. Although SSID numbers are not required for adult students, if an adult student has SSID please complete SSID demographic field. Districts are encouraged to obtain SSIDs for those Adult Education students who are taking CAHSEE and do not have an SSID. 2007-08 Test Dates The CAHSEE administrations for the remainder of the 2007-08 school year are: December 1 and 8, 2007 (Saturdays) February 5-6, 2008 March 11-12, 2008 May 6-7, 2008 Test Scheduling Guidelines Whenever possible, districts should begin testing between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. on the day of testing to ensure test security. Students on non-traditional school day schedules