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Early Assessment Program and SBAC

The folks at LCCHS are very excited for the beginning of our school's participation in the California's Smarter Balanced Assessments (called SBAC), which have replaced the STAR Tests of the past. The SBAC tests are part of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress program, also known as CAASPP.  This achievement test is a computerized, adaptive test that will enable students to test at a variety of achievement levels.  Additionally, this testing is also part of the California State University system's Early Assessment Program, or EAP.

When are Students Testing?
Beginning April 23, 2015, students are testing in their regularly scheduled English and U.S. History course.  There is no special bell schedule for this testing.  Up to two hours of time is allocated for testing, although students may finish earlier.  Teachers have prepared lessons to be ready for this contingency.  Click HERE to see the testing schedule on the LCC Website.

What Do Students Need?  Headphones!!
Since the testing is computerized, students need only to bring themselves to their classes for testing.  There are portions of the test that involve listening to spoken passages and which necessitate the use of headphones.  Students may use their own headphones and are encouraged to bring their own.  We have headphones available, however, in case students don't want to use their own.

Do AP History and English students take this test?  
Yes, they do.  However, testing for AP students will take place after their AP Exams.  More information about testing dates can be found at the LCC Website.

What is the CAASPP Program?
The CAASPP Program has replaced the previously known STAR program.  The SBAC tests, administered to 11th grade students, are part of California Department of Education's comprehensive achievement testing program.  You can find answers to frequently asked questions by visiting the LCC Website.

What is the EAP, or the Early Assessment Program, and what are the benefits of participating?
The Early Assessment Program (EAP) is a collaborative effort among the State Board of Education (SBE), the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California State University (CSU). The program was established to provide opportunities for students to measure their readiness for college-level English and mathematics in their junior year of high school, and to facilitate opportunities for them to improve their skills during their senior year.  In some cases, it can eliminate the need for additional placement testing for CSU schools--which could include an exemption from taking the SAT or ACT.  Some benefits include:

  • Giving high school students an early signal about their college readiness and adequate time to prepare before entering CSU
  • Making the senior year a time for more direct and specific preparation for college
  • Exempting CSU-ready students from taking CSU placement tests or the SAT or the ACT, thereby reducing testing time for the students.

Students and families can also check out the following sites for EAP information:

CSU Math Success--EAP Information

CSU English Success--EAP Information

Should my student pay attention to the Early Assessment Program?
So many options for college exist, and even for those who don't plan to attend a school in the CSU system, it's good to keep options open.  We advise all students to put forth great effort for this testing, as the result can be used as part of the Early Assessment Program.  This program was developed by the California State University system and is used by CSU campuses--as well as by most California Community Colleges--as a means to determine college readiness and eventual placement into college courses.  The EAP is "opt-in," meaning students have to manually check that they want their results used for the EAP.  Putting forth a concerted effort alone will help to ensure that students have a more favorable outcome.