Overview
The California Department of Education invites you to attend the 2026 Interim and Formative Assessment Training Series. This free professional learning opportunity consists of live webinars focused on the interim and formative components of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) assessment systems.
This informative series is designed for teachers, instructional coaches, and educators on special assignment, but local educational agency test coordinators and administrators may also find this training series useful to further support educators.
If you cannot attend the live training session but still wish to receive the training materials (i.e., slides and any associated handouts) and be notified of the availability of session recordings, please complete this Training Materials Request Form instead of registering.
Interim and Formative Assessment Webinars
The IFA Webinar Series is composed of three independent webinars focused on using the interim and formative assessment components of the CAASPP and ELPAC assessment systems to inform teaching and learning.
Webinar 1: Formative Assessment and Tools for Teachers
- Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Webinar 2: CAASPP and ELPAC Interim Assessments
- Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Webinar 3: Educator Panel and Shared Practices
- Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
- Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m.