Skip to main content
California Department of Education Logo

CAPSDAC Updates

This page contains updates related to the California Preschool Data Collection (CAPSDAC) system including system updates, correspondence, and newsletters.

CAPSDAC Updates

The California Preschool Data Collection (CAPSDAC) Updates listed below include abbreviated descriptions of the contents of each memo, with the most recent listed on top.

2024–2025 Fiscal Year

  • CAPSDAC Update #5 (Dated 13-Mar-2025)
    Topics Include: Transition to ServiceNow for CAPSDAC Support Requests, Retirement of CAPSDAC Email Inbox, Key Transition Dates & User Impact
  • CAPSDAC Update #4 (Rescinded on 30-Jan-2025)
    Topics Include: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) Announcement, Instruction Guide, & Training Videos
  • CAPSDAC Update #3 (Dated 16-Oct-2024)
    Topics Include: Child Record File Management: New Download Option, Home & Mailing Address Zip Code Update
  • CAPSDAC Update #2 (Dated 27-Sep-2024)
    Topics Include: Updates to Permit/Credential Field Options, What to Do If Dual Language Learner (DLL) Interviews Are Pending, Reporting Enrollment for Children Enrolled in Multiple Sites and Classrooms
  • CAPSDAC Update #1 (Dated 3-Sep-2024)
    Topics Include: Updated Language Field Options, Aide Language Fields Now Optional for Classroom Records, Expanded Error Message List for Large CSV Files, Updates to Permit/Credential Field Options, Encouraging Use of SSID from CALPADS
Questions:   CAPSDAC Support | CAPSDAC@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Thursday, March 13, 2025
Trending in Early Education
Recently Posted in Early Education
  • Program Self-Evaluation FAQs (added 19-Mar-2025)
    California State Preschool Program (CSPP) Program Self-Evaluation Frequently Asked Questions for Fiscal Year 2024–25.
  • Management Bulletin 25-02 (added 19-Mar-2025)
    This Management Bulletin notifies and provides guidance to California State Preschool Program Contractors about requirements for the Fiscal Year 2024–25 Program Self Evaluation.
  • CAPSDAC Update #5 (added 13-Mar-2025)
    This web page includes information related to updates in the California Preschool Data Collection (CAPSDAC) Monthly Data Submission.
  • Classroom Assessment Scoring System Data Guidance (added 10-Mar-2025)
    Data guidance on implementation of Management Bulletin 23-10.
  • PTKLF Publications (Traditional Chinese Version) (added 06-Mar-2025)
    The Traditional Chinese version of the Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF) provide guidance to all California early education programs.

  • Management Bulletin 25-01 (added 19-Feb-2025)
    This Management Bulletin provides guidance on reporting requirements for California State Preschool Programs operated by a Community-Based Organization or Community College District.
  • Guidance for Wildfire Executive Order N-17-25 (added 19-Feb-2025)
    Guidance to California State Preschool Program (CSPP) contractors of additional flexibilities that were granted through Executive Order (EO) N-17-25 regarding the wildfires in Los Angeles (LA) and Ventura Counties.