Data Sources
Language Census data are sourced from the following data collections.
| Data Element | Source |
|---|---|
| English learners (ELs) by language and grade | California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS) Spring 1 |
| Fluent English-proficient (FEP) students by language and grade | CALPADS Spring 1 |
| ELs reclassified to FEP | CALPADS Spring 1 |
| EL instructional settings and services | CALPADS Fall 2 |
| EL teachers | CALPADS Fall 2 |
| Parental exception waivers from English language classrooms | California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) |
| Bilingual paraprofessionals | CBEDS |
Important Dates
Since data are sourced from three different data collections, please refer to the reporting calendar for each data collection. The CALPADS Calendar is available from the CALPADS Web page. Important dates for CBEDS-ORA are listed on the CBEDS Web page, or you may view the entire schedule from the CBEDS manual.
Resources
- CALAPDS System Documentation
Guidelines, manuals, and file specifications for submitting English learner data through CALPADS. - CBEDS
Forms, instructions, and other instructional materials for submitting parental exception waivers and counts of bilingual paraprofessionals through CBEDS. - Prior Years Language Census Forms and Materials
- 2011-12 Policy for Submitting Changes to Certified Data (Coming Soon)
Prior to the 2011-12 school year, local educational agencies were able to submit notifications of inaccurate certified data to the California Department of Education. For a listing of notifications, please visit the Notifications of Inaccuracies in Certified Data Web page.
Communications
The following communications have been sent out regarding the collection of the spring 2012 English learner data. Additional communications can be found on the CALPADS Communications Web page.
- CALPADS Update FLASH - Issues #50 (DOC; 112KB; 3pp.) | PDF (65KB; 3pp.) (Posted 26-Oct-2011)
- CBEDS Data Submission Process Letter (Dated 1-Sep-2011)
- CBEDS Data Submission Process Letter for Independently Reporting Charters (Dated 1-Sep-2011)
- CBEDS Fall 2011 Data Collection and Contact Survey Letter (Dated 11-Jul-2011)
Other Resources for English Learners
- DataQuest - Get reports on English learners.
- Program information for English learners
- Ethnologue - Languages of the World (Outside Source)
- U.S. Department of Education (Outside Source)
How many school-aged English learner (formerly know as limited-English-proficient) students are there in the United States? How many in each state?
