Kyle Nones

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the California Department of Education (CDE) have released the approved Summer EBT (S-EBT) 2024 Plan of Operations and Management. This plan aims to provide critical food benefits to approximately 5.2 million children across California during the summer of 2024. Here are the key takeaways from the plan: […]

CALPADS Flash #274 explained how LEAs should report CALPADS summer graduates who complete high school requirements after the regular school year ends. The Flash defined summer graduates as grade 12 students who completed graduation requirements between the last day of school and August 15, 2024. Those dates are historical. However, the reporting approach remains useful:

Introduction The California Department of Education (CDE) has issued important updates regarding the 2023-24 End-of-Year (EOY) submissions for the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS). These updates are crucial for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and Special Education Local Plan Areas (SELPAs) to ensure timely and accurate data submission, which directly impacts the California School

As the new academic year approaches, the California Department of Education (CDE) has announced important updates for California School Dashboard (Dashboard) Coordinators. These updates are crucial for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in ensuring compliance and accurate reporting for the 2023–24 school year. Below, we summarize the key takeaways and important dates for Dashboard Coordinators. Key

Each year, charter schools in California must decide how to report their data through the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) and the California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS). These systems collect detailed student, teacher, and school data. Here’s a concise summary of the key takeaways from the latest policy update on charter school

In the latest release of the CALPADS Digest, the California Department of Education has outlined several critical updates and reminders for the Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) concerning data submissions and system updates. Here are the key takeaways from the document: New Updates Important Dates and Reminders System Access and Data Importation Support and Resources Click

The Initial US Enrollment Date is a small field with a big impact in CALPADS. For English learners, LEAs report this date in Field 2.36 of the Student Information (SINF) file. It shows when a student first enrolled in a United States school in kindergarten through grade 12. In California, this includes transitional kindergarten. The

The California Department of Education (CDE) is introducing significant updates to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System and English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC), along with a redesign of the associated Student Score Reports (SSRs). Here are the essential updates and opportunities related to these assessments: Redesigned Student Score Reports

The California Department of Education’s DataQuest platform remains an invaluable resource for accessing detailed educational data. The most recent update, Issue #20, highlights significant enhancements and new data sets that continue to support the educational community in California. Here’s an overview of the key takeaways from this update: Introduction of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Data: Comprehensive

CALPADS Update Flash #271 introduced EDCS reporting for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB, and the State Seal of Civic Engagement, or SSCE. The Flash covered the 2023–24 collection cycle, so its dates have passed. However, the change it introduced still matters: CDE uses the Education Data Collection System, or EDCS, for data