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Designate and Activate the Primary LEA CAASPP Coordinator

An executive designation and access handoff that establishes who may manage TOMS, sites, testing windows, security, incidents, accessibility, completion, and results.

  • CAASPP
  • Assessment
Date(s)July 1, 2026
Applies toEvery LEA and independently testing charter participating in CAASPP

In Plain Language: The superintendent or charter administrator designates the primary coordinator, and the LEA confirms the person can access current systems, receive communications, and direct the full annual program.

Why this matters

The role holds extensive student information and secure-test authority. A stale name, shared account, or designation without operational capacity can stop every downstream task.

Primary ownership

Primary owner: superintendent or charter administrator for designation; designated LEA CAASPP coordinator for execution. Partners: technology, CALPADS, sites, special education, curriculum, communications, and executive backup.

Operational workflow

  1. 1. Submit/confirm the authorized primary coordinator.
  2. 2. After annual rollover, verify TOMS access, profile, notifications, and required security forms.
  3. 3. Name a trained backup and map site, data, technology, accessibility, security, incident, and results owners.
  4. 4. Publish the annual coordinator calendar and escalation contacts.

Implementation pathway

Executive designation
TOMS activation
Security/training
Ownership map
Annual execution

Evidence to retain

  • Designation evidence
  • TOMS role/profile verification
  • Security agreement
  • Training and backup
  • Responsibility calendar

Official guidance and help

Source review completed August 30, 2026. Verify current California requirements, CAASPP and ELPAC manuals, live system status, local policy, pupil records, and final system state before acting.