California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE)

California Education Code (EC) Section 60852.3 states that students with disabilities (SWDs) are exempted from the CAHSEE requirement until the California State Board of Education (SBE) makes a determination whether or not it is feasible to have alternative means to the CAHSEE for SWDs. On July 14, 2010, the SBE determined that alternative means to the CAHSEE are feasible and directed the California Department of Education to draft regulations to extend the implementation date for alternative means from January 1, 2011 to July 1, 2012. The exemption from meeting the CAHSEE requirement for SWDs remains in place until alternative means are implemented.

CAHSEE Summary Results
CAHSEE results for 2009–10 are now available

Explaining the 2009–10 Summary Results (PDF; 722KB; 34pp.)

Program Overview
Purpose and Content, Background, and Independent Evaluations

Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and Answers about the CAHSEE

Program Resources
Exam Blueprints, Released Test Questions, Study Guides, Teacher Guides, Assistance Packets for Local Education Agencies, and Technical Reports

Program Notes and Legal Updates
CAHSEE Notes, Legal Updates, and Memorandums.

Administrative Documents
Exam Administration Dates and Guidelines, Regulations, Intensive Instruction Funding, and Apportionment Process

Testing Variations, Accommodations and Modifications
Request for Test Variations, Test Matrices, Scribe and Sign Language Guidelines, and Questions and Answers Regarding Test Variations (including waiver process)

Independent Evaluation Reports
Reports since 2001 from the independent evaluator for the CAHSEE

Educational Testing Service's (ETS) CAHSEE Site (Outside Source)
Administration manuals, CAHSEE project calendar, and instructions for ordering test materials, participating in the pre-ID service, and applying to become a reader or item reviewer

CalEdFacts CAHSEE Section
California Department of Education's information and media guide about education in the State of California. For information on other topics, visit the full CalEdFacts.