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Program Notes and Legal Updates

Program Notes and Legal Updates for the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE).

Latest Program Notes

CAHSEE Notes - December 2010 | DOC (59KB; 3pp.)

  • February, March, and May, 2011 CAHSEE Administrations
  • Special Education Data Reporting Requirements − Waivers
  • Test Administration Training Webcast
  • 2009−10 Apportionment Information Reports

CAHSEE Notes - October 2010 | DOC (51KB; 3pp.)

  • Important Dates for the December 2010 CAHSEE Administration
  • Test Administration Training Webcast
  • 2009−10 Apportionment Information Reports
  • CAHSEE Annual Notification Packet\Spanish Translations
  • Update on the CAHSEE Exemption for Students with Disabilities

CAHSEE Notes - August 2010 | DOC (62KB; 5pp.)

  • Important Dates for 2010 CAHSEE Administrations
  • Division Name Change
  • Mathematics and English-Language Arts Study Guides
  • District Coordinator Reminders
  • North/South 2010 Information Meetings
  • Release of 2009–10 CAHSEE Summary Results
  • CAHSEE Training DVD
  • Notification Assistance Packet Now Available
  • The State Board of Education Action on AB 2040 Panel Recommendations

CAHSEE Notes - June 2010 | DOC (51KB; 2pp.)

  • First 2010–11 Test Administration
  • 2010-2012 Administration Dates
  • Testing Opportunities by Grade Level
  • District Coordinator Reminders
  • Test Administration Training Webcast

CAHSEE Notes - April 2010 | DOC (49KB; 1p.)

  • Upcoming Material Ordering and Pre-ID Deadlines
  • CAHSEE Administration Dates for 2010–11 School Year

CAHSEE Notes - February 2010 | DOC (48KB; 2pp.)

  • Upcoming Material Ordering and Pre-ID Deadlines
  • 2008–09 Apportionment Information Report Waiver Requests
  • Approval of Revisions to the California High School Exit Examination Regulations

Archived Program Notes

2009 CAHSEE Notes

2008 CAHSEE Notes

Legal Updates, Letters, and Memorandums

Date
Document
Change to California Education Code for Students with Disabilities
August 25, 2009
Letter regarding California High School Exit Examination Change to California Education Code for Students with Disabilities
Chapman Settlement
May 7, 2008

 

 

May 7, 2008

Letter regarding a tentative settlement agreement in Kidd (Chapman) v. California Department of Education (Spanish)

 

 

 

 

Notice of Proposed Settlement - Kidd (Chapman) v. California Department of Education (English) | DOC (44KB; 5pp.)

 

 

 

 

Notice of Proposed Settlement - Kidd (Chapman) v. California Department of Education (English) | DOC (90KB; 5pp.)
Test Variation Regulations
February 27, 2008
Valenzuela/AB347
October 26, 2007
 

July 26, 2007

Letter regarding Tentative Settlement Agreement in Valenzuela v. O'Connell et al.

Notice of Certification of Settlement Class, Proposed Settlement, Preliminary Court Approval of Settlement, and Hearing Date for Final Court Approval (DOC; 41KB; 5pp.)

 
February 14, 2007
Assembly Bill 347 (Outside Source)
 
January 31, 2007
Letter regarding Stipulation and Order Issued by the Court in Valenzuela v. O'Connell
 
January 31, 2007
Letter regarding Stipulation and Order Issued by the Court in Valenzuela v. O'Connell (PDF; 1.2MB; 5pp.)
 
May 24, 2006
News Release - O'Connell Comments on Supreme Court Decision to Reinstate the High School Exit Exam Law
 
May 12, 2006
Letter Regarding Ruling on Motion for Preliminary Injunction
 
May 12, 2006
News Release - O'Connell on Ruling in Exit Exam Case
October 17, 2006
 
January 6, 2006
CAHSEE Options Letter from Superintendent O'Connell (English Version) (DOC; 146KB; 20pp.)
 
January 6, 2006
CAHSEE Options Letter from Superintendent O'Connell (Spanish Version) (DOC; 284KB; 22pp.)
  October 13, 2006 Letter regarding Senate Bill 267

2009 CAHSEE Program Notes

CAHSEE Notes - October November 2009

  • Material Ordering and Pre-ID Deadlines
  • 2009–10 Budget Act Revising the CAHSEE Requirement for Students with Disabilities
  • 2008–09 Apportionment Information Reports
  • 2008–09 Special Education Waiver Data Reporting Requirements
  • Intensive Instruction Funding
  • Last Test Administration Training Opportunity for 2009–10
  • Writing Task Field Test Cancellation
  • Whom to Call for CAHSEE Support

CAHSEE Notes - August 2009

  • Material Ordering and Pre-ID Deadlines
  • 2009–10 Budget Act Revising the CAHSEE Requirement for Students with Disabilities
  • Division Name Change
  • New Quarterly Update Process
  • Release of 2008–09 Summary Results
  • CAHSEE Training DVD
  • English-Language Arts Study Guides Available

CAHSEE Notes - June 2009

  • First 2009–10 Test Administration
  • Testing Opportunities for Grade Eleven Students
  • 2009–10 Administration Dates
  • Test Administration Training Workshops and Webcasts—Schedule Changes
  • Update on Assembly Bill 2040

CAHSEE Notes - April 2009 | DOC (42KB; 3pp.) | PDF (134KB; 2pp.)

  • Upcoming Material Ordering and Pre-ID Deadlines
  • Test Administration Training Workshops and Webcasts
  • CAHSEE Independent Evaluation Study Request for Proposal (RFP)
  • CAHSEE Item Writer Training: Save the Date

CAHSEE Notes - February 2009 | DOC (49KB; 3pp.) | PDF (144KB; 3pp.)

  • Upcoming Material Ordering and Pre-ID Deadlines
  • 2007–08 Apportionment Information Report Waiver Requests
  • CAHSEE Instruction Study
  • Update on Assembly Bill 2040
  • CAHSEE Web Page Update

2008 CAHSEE Program Notes

CAHSEE Notes - December 2008 | DOC (47KB; 4pp.) | PDF ( 165KB; 3pp.)

  • Upcoming Material Ordering and Pre-ID Deadlines
  • Apportionment Certification Reminder
  • 2008–09 Training Video and Web Cast
  • CAHSEE Resources Update
  • Newly Revised CAHSEE Publication Series
  • CAHSEE Web Page Reorganization
  • Special Education Data Reporting Requirements - Waivers
  • Enrollment and Exit Codes for Post-Grade Twelve Students Taking the CAHSEE
  • Release of the CAHSEE 2008 Independent Evaluation Report

CAHSEE Notes - October 2008 | DOC (39KB; 3pp.) | PDF (178KB; 2pp.)

  • Upcoming Material Ordering and Pre-ID Deadlines
  • Apportionment Certification Reminder
  • 2008–09 Test Administration Web Cast
  • Final Data Correction Opportunity
  • Independent Evaluator's Report
  • Statewide Pupil Assessment Review Panel
  • Districts Can Still Participate in Writing Prompt Field Test
  • CAHSEE Administration Contract Awarded to Educational Testing Service

CAHSEE Notes - August 2008 | DOC (55KB; 4pp.) | PDF (137KB; 4pp.)

  • Upcoming Material Ordering and Pre-ID Deadlines
  • Upcoming Opportunity to Participate in Writing Prompt Field Test
  • 2007–08 Apportionment Information Reports
  • 2008–09 Parent Notification Assistance Packet Now Available
  • Intensive Instruction Funds
  • Excessive Test Materials Ordering Fee
  • Upcoming North-South Meetings
  • Release of 2007–08 Summary Results
  • Study Guides and Teacher Guides
  • Released Test Questions

CAHSEE Notes - June 2008 | DOC (44KB; 3pp.) | PDF (223KB; 3pp.)

  • First 2008–09 Test Administration
  • Results from 2008 May and July Administrations
  • Release of 2007–08 Summary Results
  • Clarification Regarding Assembly Bill 347
  • Teacher and Student Study Guides
  • 2008–09 Parent Notification Assistance Packet
  • 2008–09 Testing Dates and Guidelines
  • Grade Twelve Testing Opportunities for the 2008–09 School Year
  • Special Education Data Reporting Requirements
  • Legislative Update
  • Settlement of Kidd (Chapman) v. California Department of Education (CDE)

CAHSEE Notes - April 2008

  • Upcoming Test Administrations
  • Extra Mathematics Study Guides
  • Approval Process for Unlisted Modifications
  • FAQs Regarding Excessive Order Charges
  • Waivers for Students with Disabilities
  • Planning for Next Year
Questions:  CAHSEE Office | cahsee@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-9449
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