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The California Dashboard and the New Science Indicator – What to Know Now and How to Prepare

Starting with the 2025–26 school year, the California School Dashboard will include a new indicator for student performance on the California Science Test (CAST) summative assessments. Understanding how to interpret this indicator alongside other assessment data is vital for supporting and improving local science education. This session focused understanding how to review and interpret these data to guide instructional decisions.

General Topics

Data Use for Learning & Improvement Standards, Assessment, & Accountability Topics

Assessment Topics

Summative & Large Scale Assessment

Resource Type

Presentation

Grade Level

Elementary School (K-5) High School (9-12) Middle School (6-8)

Media Type

PowerPoint