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
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CALPADS Update Flash #297 – Revised explained major changes to SUN Bucks 2025 reporting for California LEAs. The 2025 SUN Bucks eligibility period, submission dates, and verification process have ended. In addition, CDE changed some procedures for later SUN Bucks administrations. Therefore, use this article as a historical guide and confirm current requirements on the
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
CALPADS Update Flash #296 highlighted enhancements to the CALPADS SSID Match Tool and reinforced a simple but important rule: check for an existing Statewide Student Identifier before creating a new student record. The Flash was issued in 2025. However, the data-quality lesson remains relevant. Duplicate SSIDs create cleanup work, delay reporting, and can affect assessment
California is making major changes to how students qualify for Summer 2025 SUN Bucks benefits, shifting from the Alternative Income Form (AIF) to the federally compliant Universal Benefits Application (UBA) or NSLP applications. Here’s what local educational agencies (LEAs) need to know and do. Key Takeaways 🌞 Program Changes for Summer 2025 📌 Who Needs to Submit What? 📝
