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[CA] CALPADS Digest – April 2, 2025

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[CA] CALPADS Digest – April 2, 2025
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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

  • EOY 2024–25 Training Registration is now open through Bridge, the official CALPADS Learning Management System.

  • Use your My.FCMAT user ID to register for training via Bridge.

  • Training sessions will also be recorded and uploaded to the CSIS YouTube Training Channel after live sessions: CSIS CALPADS Training Channel

  • Training details were originally shared in an email announcement on March 24.

Recent CALPADS Communications

Flash #298 – Update English Learner Status

  • Important Deadline: May 15, 2025 – ELAS (English Language Acquisition Status) must be updated in CALPADS for students reclassified based on 2023–24 assessments.

  • Students reclassified as Reclassified Fluent English Proficient (RFEP) must have the correct status start date entered in CALPADS.

  • Full details: Flash #298

Flash #297 – SUN Bucks Program Changes

  • The Summer 2025 SUN Bucks program will use a new Universal Benefits Application (UBA).

  • UBA is designed to meet updated federal compliance standards.

  • LEAs should review program adjustments to ensure smooth implementation.

  • Full details: Flash #297

Flash #296 – SSID Match Tool Enhancements

  • Provides updates to the Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) Match Tool.

  • Aimed at helping LEAs improve data accuracy and streamline student matching.

  • Full details: Flash #296

Important Reminder

Flash #286 – TK Students Showing Up in TOMS as KN

  • If Transitional Kindergarten (TK) students are appearing in TOMS as Kindergarten (KN), LEAs should:

    • Refer to guidance provided in Flash #286, dated August 30, 2024.

    • Take corrective action to avoid testing errors.

    • Full details: Flash #286

Staying updated with CALPADS communications and deadlines is essential to ensure accurate reporting and student data management. Be sure to complete training, review the relevant flashes, and prepare your data teams accordingly.

Learn more about how the MeasureED Team provides CALPADS Support by connecting with a CALPADS Consultant today!
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