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
- CALPADS 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
- Notifications of Inaccuracies in Certified Data
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. This Web page provides access to lists (sorted by school year, and through the 2010–11 school year) of the schools and districts that submitted notifications.
Other Resources related to English Learners
- DataQuest – Get reports on English learners.
- Program information for English learners
- Ethnologue - Languages of the World
- National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition (NCELA)
