Kyle Nones

The California Department of Education (CDE) has issued CALPADS Update Flash #304 to remind Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) of two crucial actions to complete before July 1, 2025. These steps ensure data integrity as CALPADS transitions from the 2024–25 to the 2025–26 academic year. 1. Save the Former Foster Youth Report (Report 5.9) The 5.9 […]

The California Department of Education (CDE) released CALPADS Update Flash #303 on June 9, 2025, to guide Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in reporting high school students who graduate or complete requirements during the summer—before the August 15 deadline. These students, often called “summer graduates,” can be included in key reporting metrics if documented properly. Who

The California Department of Education (CDE) has revised CALPADS validation rules for collecting parent/guardian information. These updates, released in Flash #302 (May 15, 2025), aim to improve data quality, simplify submissions, and better identify students for key accountability groups like Socio-Economically Disadvantaged (SED). Why This Matters Parent/guardian data supports: What’s Required vs. Encouraged Strongly encouraged

The California Department of Education (CDE) has released a revised CALPADS Flash #297 (June 12, 2025), providing essential updates for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) on the Summer 2025 SUN Bucks program. This version replaces the March 24 edition and includes key changes to eligibility and application requirements, data submissions, and verification rules. Who’s Eligible? Streamline

The California Department of Education (CDE) has released CALPADS Update Flash #301, dated May 6, 2025. This update outlines critical guidance for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) regarding the use of the Education Data Collection System (EDCS) during the 2024–25 school year. The EDCS is used to gather data not yet fully integrated into CALPADS but

The California Department of Education (CDE) has issued CALPADS Update Flash #300 to reiterate and clarify procedures for reclassifying English learners (ELs) as Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) during the summer, especially when students are not actively enrolled. This update reaffirms previous guidance from Flash #277 and includes current timeline references for the 2024–25 and

The California Department of Education (CDE) has implemented significant transformations to the End of Year (EOY) certification process, marking a major shift in how Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) manage and validate their data. These comprehensive changes aim to enhance system efficiency while providing greater flexibility for educational institutions. Here’s an in-depth look at the latest

The latest CALPADS Digest from April 2, 2025, offers important updates for local educational agencies (LEAs) as they prepare for the 2024–25 End-of-Year (EOY) data collections. It highlights training opportunities, recent communication releases, and reminders to ensure data accuracy and compliance with state and federal requirements. End-of-Year (EOY) Training Recent CALPADS Communications Flash #298 –

The California Department of Education (CDE) issued CALPADS Update Flash #298 on March 28, 2025. It outlines essential reminders for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) regarding English Learner (EL) student data. The update highlights the importance of accurate and timely data entry in CALPADS to support reclassification and compliance with English Language Proficiency Assessments for California

The California Department of Education (CDE) has released CALPADS Update Flash #296, focusing on enhancements to the Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) Match Tool. This tool, introduced in August 2022, helps local educational agencies (LEAs) avoid duplicate SSIDs and streamline student data management. Key Takeaways: By following these guidelines and using the SSID Match Tool properly,