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Latest release updates for the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS).

Release Updates

New major functionality is generally communicated to local educational agency representatives (LEAs) via a Flash or listserv message.

To view the latest CALPADS known issues, visit the CALPADS Fixed and Active Known Issues External link opens in new window or tab. page.

To subscribe or learn about CALPADS listservs, visit the CALPADS Listservs page.

Questions:   CALPADS Office | calpads@cde.ca.gov | 916-324-6738
Service and Support: CALPADS-CSIS Service Desk | calpads-support@cde.ca.gov | 916-325-9210
Last Reviewed: Friday, December 20, 2024
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    Letter sent Sept. 30. 2025 to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and Special Education Local Plan Area Directors.
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    2025-26 End-of-Year (EOY) submission deadlines and changes.
  • CALPADS Update FLASH #311 (added 27-Aug-2025)
    Long-term English Learner (LTEL) (EC Section 52052) functionality in CALPADS.

  • CALPADS Update Flash #310 (added 14-Aug-2025)
    New fatal Input Validation Rule (IVR) for student grade level outside the designated grade span for the school.