Tech Tips

Heritage Technology

Shelly Rodriguez, M.Ed

Computer Support Technician III / Local & State Testing Coordinator

2025-2026: Available 7:30am - 2:00pm on Tues-Wed-Thurs

michelle.rodriguez@cvesd.org

General Technology Expectations

Student Internet Use Policy: English / Spanish

Usage and Care Expectations

General Technology Tips

Accessing Student Email (Office 365) & Program Apps (Clever login)

Accessing iReady on tablet (a video from CVESD IT)

Clearing the Cache/History on the Most Popular Browsers

State Testing Technology Tips

ELPAC – English Language Proficiency Assessment for California

The annual testing window is generally February through March for group 3rd-6th and March through May for individual Kinder-2nd. Please check with your child's teacher for specific test dates.

Tips for Parents:

Develop Language at home through family activities such as baking cookies or building a puzzle
Utilize ELPAC Online Practice Tests: https://www.elpac.org/resources/practicetests /#practice-training-tests
Understand what is on the ELPAC – Domain Information Sheet: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ep/elpacdomaininfo.asp.
Before Testing –
- Retell stories they Read
- Make Listening Games
- Play games and talk about sequence
After Testing –
- Talk about their feelings and celebrate their efforts
- Discuss what was easy and challenging
- Remind them that you LOVE them for just who they are

CAASPP – California Assessment Student Performance and Progress

The annual testing window is generally Late April/early May through June for 3rd-6th. Please check with your child's teacher for specific test dates.

CAASPP Parent Information Page

CAST for Parents (5th grade Science Assessment)

Summatives for Parents (Smarter Balanced ELA & MATH Assessments for 3rd-6th)

A Parent Chat about CAASPP in a slideshow