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Welcome to Curriculum Support and Assessment!

 

The Curriculum Support and Assessment Unit (CSAU) leads the county transition to the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortia assessments that will be used in California.

The CSAU assists educators in interpreting and using assessment results, and establishing comprehensive and balanced assessment systems. Our work empowers school districts to implement local assessment and accountability systems, which improve both teacher instruction and student achievement. Additionally, contract services include the evaluation of county-wide programs and projects that serve the Pre-K through grade 12 population.

The CSAU also provides coordination for the California Distinguished Schools program in Los Angeles County.

For information on services provided by the CSAU contact Kathryn Edwards, Ph.D., Consultant III, email to: edwards_kathryn@lacoe.edu

Featured Services

Smarter Balanced Practice TestsSmarter Balanced Practice Tests
On May 29, 2013, Smarter Balanced will release a set of computer-based Practice Tests for grades 3 through 8 and grade 11. For each grade, a Practice Test will be available in both English language arts (ELA) and mathematics. ...Read more
Join the CSAU ListServeJoin the CSAU ListServe
Keep up to date on assessment news....
Common Core Assessment ResourcesCommon Core Assessment Resources
Information on Common Core State Standards and the resources available....Read more
Understanding SMARTER Balanced (SBAC)Understanding SMARTER Balanced (SBAC)
Take advantage of our expertise to help understand California's transition to a 21st century assessment system. View the full list of Common Core Professional Development workshops and look for the Assessment for Learning series....Read more
California Distinguished Schools ProgramCalifornia Distinguished Schools Program
Schools selected for the Distinguished School Award demonstrate significant gains in narrowing the achievement gap. The Los Angeles County coordinator is Kathryn Edwards. Program information is available at the following link:...Read more
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
The GATE program provides funding for local educational agencies (LEAs) to develop unique education opportunities for students who have been identified as gifted and talented. The LACOE liaison is Kathryn Edwards. ...Read more

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