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The California Department of Education (CDE) has opened the 2026 SUN Bucks Universal Benefits Application (UBA) Processing and Verification Report. Applicable Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) must submit the report by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The information collected supports federal program oversight and will be used to determine SUN Bucks funding apportionments for LEAs. Who […]

The California Department of Education (CDE) issued CCGI Flash #4 on September 29, 2025, highlighting upcoming requirements for all Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) serving students in grades 9–12. The flash provides critical reminders about statutory deadlines, introduces a new vendor compliance resource, and outlines expectations for Student Information System (SIS) vendors supporting the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI). Statutory

The California Department of Education (CDE) has released CALPADS Update Flash #314, detailing important updates for special education data reporting in the 2025–26 school year. This includes changes to fields, codes, and validation rules, along with updated policy guidance and best practices for timely and accurate reporting. Fall 1 Certification Deadline: December 12, 2025 Local Educational Agencies (LEAs)

The California Department of Education (CDE) released CALPADS Update Flash #313 on September 16, 2025, outlining non-special education changes for the 2025–26 school year. This update includes new and modified codes, changes to file structures, and updated reporting guidance for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs). Special education–related changes will be issued in a separate flash. Key CALPADS Code Set Updates Effective

The California Department of Education (CDE) released CALPADS Update Flash #312, introducing critical changes to End-of-Year (EOY) data submissions for the 2025–26 academic year. These updates aim to streamline reporting, align certification with data pulls, and support the earlier release of the California School Dashboard. Key Drivers Behind the Changes Under Senate Bill 114, CDE

The California Department of Education (CDE) has released CALPADS Update Flash #311, detailing major improvements to how Long-Term English Learner (LTEL) data is identified and reported through the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS). These updates help local educational agencies (LEAs) support English learners and track LTELs more effectively, Dual Definitions of LTEL There

The California Department of Education (CDE) has released the August 15, 2025, CALPADS Digest, providing crucial updates and clarifications for Local Educational Agencies (LEAs). This digest covers important changes to the submission calendar, training registration, reporting protocols, and more, all designed to improve data accuracy and efficiency. LEAs must review these changes to ensure timely

CSIS Training Registration Has Changed: What LEAs Need to Know The California Department of Education (CDE) recently issued CALPADS Update Flash #309 announcing major improvements in how Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) register for training. Effective August 5, 2025, California School Information Services (CSIS) has launched a new, simplified CSIS Training Registration website that replaces the

The California Department of Education (CDE) has announced important changes to how Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) will report and access migrant student data beginning with the 2025–26 academic year. As detailed in CALPADS Update Flash #308, this change streamlines and standardizes data reporting by pulling directly from the state’s Migrant Student Information Network (MSIN). Key

CALPADS Digest – July 31, 2025: Key Updates and Deadlines for LEAs The California Department of Education (CDE) released the July 31, 2025, CALPADS Digest to keep Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) informed about deadlines, data updates, and helpful resources. Here’s a quick breakdown of the most important items. End-of-Year (EOY) Amendment Window New Data on