Teacher Resources
Smarter Balanced Portal
Gateway to Practice Test and Field Test systems for teachers, students and administrators
Smarter Balanced Tools for Teachers
An online collection of standards-based resources with lessons designed to enhance instruction, save teachers time in lesson planning, and help boost student learning
SBAC Test and Systems Manual
Manuals for SBAC administration and TIDE administration system. (Test Administration Manual includes DFA)
Smarter Balanced Teacher Resources
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Contact Us
Dr. Mina Blazy
Director of Continuous Improvement, Program Evaluation, Data, and Assessment
714- 424-7555
Wendy Allee
Assessment and Accountability Specialist
Linda Wescott
Assessment and Accountability Specialist
Danielle Zavala
Assessment and Accountability Specialist
Mariela Herrera
Assessment and Accountability Specialist
Ginger Harrer
Computer Software Analyst
Kimberly Vasquez
Administrative Assistant
714-424-8944