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Centralized Authentication System (CAS)
CAS is CDE's new system for establishing a system user account. The ConApp and Reporting System (CARS) system is the first CDE developed system to use CAS for managing user accounts.
CARS Login
Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) Login
Login to the CARS system, which can only be accessed by authorized users who have registered in the CAS system and have been granted rights by their CARS LEA Administrator.
Calendar
Data Collection Release Schedule (Updated 02-May-2013)
Narrative of current release dates and deadlines. Important dates you should know related to the CARS.
Training and User Documents
Purpose: To provide links to individual training documents and webinars/Captivate modules.
- Online Training
Self help online demonstration modules of the Introduction to CARS, User Access, and system functionalities. - ConApp Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about the Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS). - Instructions (Updated 03-May-2013)
Instructions for completing the Consolidated Application for Funding Categorical Aid Programs. - User Guide (DOC; 2MB; Updated 29-May-2012)
A guide to provide CARS users with the knowledge needed to navigate efficiently through the CARS and to enter or view data.
CARS-Specific Communication
News Flash Updates
- CARS Update Flash #37 (Dated 02-May-2013)
NewsFlash #37 was sent to LEA representatives to inform the LEAs about the CALPADS data dependency on CARS for school Title I program status, local board and advisory committee review dates, preliminary list of spring 2013 data collection changes, data flow for school funding plans, and a CARS graphic organizer. - CARS Update Flash #36 (Dated 22-Mar-2013)
NewsFlash #36 was sent to LEA representatives to clarify the process to request that a data collection be reopened.. - CARS Update Flash #35 (Dated 01-Feb-2013)
NewsFlash #35 was sent to LEA representatives to inform the LEAs of the availability of the 2012-13 CARS Winter Release Webinar. - CARS Update Flash #34 (Dated 18-Jan-2013)
NewsFlash #34 was sent to LEA representatives to inform the LEAs of the reopening of the Program Improvement data collections, the CARS Winter Release and the upcoming CARS Spring Release. - CARS Update Flash #33 (Updated 01-Feb-2013)
NewsFlash #33 was sent to LEA representatives to inform the LEAs of the Winter 2012 release changes, the training Webinar, and the screen shots of CARS. - CARS Update Flash #32 (Dated 14-Dec-2012)
Memo to LEA representatives to inform the LEAs of the Winter 2012 release, the upcoming training Webinar, the plan to share screen shots of CARS when they become available, and tips for printing. - CARS Update Flash #31 (Dated 27-Nov-2012)
Memo to LEA representatives to remind that the Spring Phase II data collections close on Friday (November 30). - CARS Update Flash #30 (Dated 21-Nov-2012)
Memo to LEA representatives to remind that e-mail systems may block important communications, to announce that the reports for the Title I Student Demographics and School Program Improvement Activities were released today, and FAQs. - CARS Update Flash #29 (Dated 31-Oct-2012)
Memo to LEA representatives to inform that the Program Improvement data collections have been released, and are due on November 16, 2012. - CARS Update Flash #28 (Dated 24-Oct-2012)
Memo to LEA representatives to provide updates on the Title III, Immigrant and LEP End of Year Expenditure Report data collection. - CARS Update Flash #27 (Dated 19-Oct-2012)
Memo to LEA representatives to provide updates on the most recent CARS release of three Title I, Part A data collections and the CARS Annual Reporting Cycle At a Glance document. - CARS Update Flash #26 (DOC; Dated 15-Oct-2012)
Memo to LEA representatives to provide a list of the most recent data collections to be released and an update on the Title I, Part D data collection. - CARS Update Flash #25 (DOC; Dated 11-Oct-2012)
Memo to LEA representatives to provide information about how the Free and Reduced Price Meal Period 2 data was calculated. - CARS Update Flash #24 (DOC; Dated 05-Oct-2012)
Memo to LEA representatives to provide a list of the data collections being released today, information about the Free and Reduced Price Meal Period 2 data collection, a reminder about the Application for funding, an update for LEAs taking their application to their local board in October, and LEA program contact information. - CARS Update Flash #23 (DOC; Dated 30-Aug-2012)
Memo to LEA representatives to provide an update on the deadline for certifying the Title III LEP Nonprofit Private School Reimbursement data collection and the use of the CALPADS EOY 2 Title I Program Participation counts in CARS. - CARS Update Flash #22 (DOC; Dated 09-Aug-2012)
Memo to LEA representatives to provide an update on the closing process of the Free and Reduced Price Meal Report and announce that the current ConApp instructions have been included in CARS.
Older News Flash Updates can be found on the CARS News Flash Update Archive page.
Letters
- Consolidated Application Requirements - Local Governing Board Approval and District Advisory Committees
Letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators to help clarify state and federal laws and regulations with respect to district advisory committees and local board approval. - New online Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) - Response Requested by November 4, 2011
Letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators requesting response of identification of ConApp contact.
Useful Information and Links
Application for County-District-School (CDS) Code and School Changes
School districts that plan to open or change a school status need to do so using either the Online Public Update for Schools (OPUS) system or the school forms. Those can be found at the Schools & Districts page.
California School Directory
The California School Directory contains information about all California public schools, private schools, nonpublic nonsectarian schools, school districts, and county offices of education.
