ETS® Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL)

Educational Testing Service (ETS) invites School Leaders to participate in the scoring of the ETS Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL). The PASL assessment allows a test taker to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills identified as relevant and important for beginning school leaders. Successful school leaders with a passion for strong instructional leadership and experience implementing practices that drive consistent, transformational growth are encouraged to apply. 

Actively Seeking:

• K-12 School Administrators with an active credential with at least 3 years of current experience as:

Principal, Assistant Principal, Director, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent or other District Administrator role                                                                                       

Or

• Currently a Faculty member (inclusive of deans, department chairs, directors, etc.) at a state-approved educator preparation program provider (e.g., public or private college, community college, or university)

The California Science Test (CAST)

The California Science Test (CAST) is an online assessment based on the California Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). All local educational agencies (LEAs) with eligible students in grades five and eight and in high school will administer the CAST operational test. The CAST operational test uses the current California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test delivery system and will be only administered online.

The CAST is administered in grades five and eight and once to each student while that student is in high school. All students must take the CAST by the end of grade twelve, but have the option of testing in grade ten or grade eleven. Only eligible students may participate in the administration of the CAST.

The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) are comprised of two separate ELP assessments:

• An initial identification of students as English learners
• An annual summative assessment to measure a student’s progress in learning English and to identify the student's ELP level.