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This page contains communications related to the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) including system updates, correspondence, and newsletters.

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Communications from prior academic years are located in the CALPADS Communications Archive.

CALPADS Update FLASH

The CALPADS Update FLASHES listed below include abbreviated descriptions of the contents of each FLASH memo, with the most recent listed on top. Earlier Flashes can be found in the CALPADS Communications Archive.

2024–2025 Academic Year

To view earlier communications, see the CALPADS Communications Archive.

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CCGI Flashes

These update flashes are specific to the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI), which works to improve transitions from K–12 to higher education and manages CaliforniaColleges.edu External link opens in new window or tab., the State of California’s official college and career planning platform for 6th–12th grade students. Over the next few years, the CCGI will work to scale CCGI statewide. The California Department of Education (CDE) is supporting CCGI efforts by facilitating communications to local educational agencies (LEAs) about the program, implementation updates from CCGI, and LEA statutory requirements.

The CCGI FLASHES listed below include abbreviated descriptions of the contents of each FLASH memo, with the most recent listed on top.

For Reference - CCGI Rollout

See the October 8, 2024 California College Guidance Initiative Statewide Rollout letter sent to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators. This letter is also linked below, under the Letters to Superintendents heading.

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Letters to Superintendents

2024–25 Academic Year

To view earlier communications, see the CALPADS Communications Archive.

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Other Correspondence

CAASPP and ELPAC: Troubleshooting Student Data Discrepancies (Dated 09-Dec-2022)

Charter School Communications

CALPADS and CBEDS Charter School Data Reporting Policy and Status Change Window (Dated 24-May-2024)
Letter sent to to Charter School Administrators and Charter School Authorizers.

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Earlier CALPADS communications are located in the CALPADS Communications Archive.

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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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