The Standards and Assessment Department coordinates and implements California’s statewide
testing programs. The department works with the SCCOE and with schools, districts, and the
public to provide professional guidance in the collection, reporting, and use of student
achievement information to improve California’s schools and to increase academic achievement
for all students.
Dale Russell, Ed. D.
Director, Standards and Assessment
(408) 453-4332
Accountability
Student performance on federal and state criteria is reported in context of the No Child
Left Behind Act (2002) and the Public Schools Accountability Act (1999). Staff coordinate
the release of the Accountability Progress Report (APR), Accountability Performance Index
(API), Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO) and Annual Measurable Achievement
Objectives (AMAO). The department prepares information that assists professional educators
and the general public better understand the performance of local students and school
districts in context of county and statewide trends. The department also assists schools
communicate accountability information to their constituents through the School
Accountability Report Card (SARC).
General Educational Development (GED)
The COE is a primary San Jose community site for the GED exam. Exams are given on Monday and
Tuesday. Office hours are maintained for pre-registration, obtaining information and
transcripts on Wednesday through Friday. Staff works closely with the Regional Occupational
Programs to assist as well as walk in clients. You can get more information on the GED by
clicking here.
Assessment
Information regarding all of California’s standardized testing programs is coordinated and
provided by the Standards and Assessment Office. STAR Program tests include: California
Standards Tests (CST); California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA); La prueba de logros en español, Tercera edición (Aprenda 3); California
English Language Development Test (CELDT) and California High School Exit Examination
(CAHSEE). In addition, information regarding the Physical Fitness Test, National Assessment
of Educational Progress, Early Assessment Program and college entrance examinations is
disseminated through the department.
Standards and Assessment
The department provides timely information related to standards, assessment and accountability
through bimonthly meetings of the Standards and Assessment Network. COE staff is a member of
the California Regional Assessment Network and facilitate coordination and sharing of
information from the network. COE teams support all schools and districts to develop their
Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) as well as their Local Educational Agency Plan
(LEAP). The plans are developed to assist teachers and administrators use data to inform
instruction. The COE facilitates weekly professional development related to data analysis
and effective planning and community reporting. Plans are standards aligned and research
based and support schools in their efforts to comply with state and federal regulations as
well as prepare for applications for distinguished school recognitions and accreditation
reviews.
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SChoolPlan™ is a complete package that provides school personnel with an
integrated approach to data management, analysis and decision-making. It
facilitates comprehensive reporting linked to research-based best practices.
 SChoolPlan™ Hotline: (408) 453-6520
Date last updated: August 27, 2008
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