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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: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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    2026-27 Special Education Updates and CALPADS Fall 1 Special Education Data Submission Timelines.
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    Change to English Learner Reclassification Criteria with automated reclassification coming in 2027-28.
  • CALPADS Update Flash #332 (added 15-Oct-2026)
    Updated CALPADS Technical Assistance and Changes to Assembly Bill 126.
  • CALPADS Update Flash #331 (added 12-Oct-2026)
    The 2026-27 Fall 1 and Fall 2 submissions open on Census Day, Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
  • 2026-27 Back to School Letter (added 07-Oct-2026)
    Letter sent Sept. 21. 2026 to County and District Superintendents, Charter School Administrators, and Special Education Local Plan Area Directors.