California Department of Education

News Releases

Mao Vang Named as New Assessment Director
Posted 07-Feb-2020
Announcing Applications for Summer Meal Programs
Posted 31-Jan-2020
Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Update
Posted 24-Jan-2020
New School Fiscal Services Division Director Named
Posted 16-Jan-2020
Thurmond Praises Governor Newsom's 2020 Budget
Posted 10-Jan-2020

National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Posted 09-Jan-2020
LCFF Workgroup to Increase Transparency in Process
Posted 08-Jan-2020
2020 California Exemplary Arts Education Awards
Posted 07-Jan-2020
CDE Receives Federal Disaster Recovery Grants
Posted 19-Dec-2019
Thurmond Announces 2020 CA Distinguished Schools
Posted 18-Dec-2019

What's New

California Practitioners Advisory Group (CPAG) Meeting Webcast for February 19, 2020
Posted 21-Feb-2020
Advisory Commission for Special Education (ACSE) Meeting Webcast for February 12-13, 2020
Posted 21-Feb-2020
Closing the Achievement Gap Panel
Posted 14-Feb-2020
SBE February 2020 Information Memoranda
Posted 14-Feb-2020
Advisory Commission on Charter Schools (ACCS) Meeting Webcast for February 5, 2020
Posted 11-Feb-2020

California Collaborative for Educational Excellence (CCEE) Meeting Webcast for February 6, 2020
Posted 11-Feb-2020
General Assurances and Certifications 2020-21
Posted 07-Feb-2020
California Practitioners Advisory Group February 2020 Meeting Agenda
Posted 07-Feb-2020
Comprehensive Support and Improvement COE Fiscal Information
Posted 06-Feb-2020
Comprehensive Support and Improvement LEA Fiscal Information
Posted 06-Feb-2020

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California Department of Education

We oversee the state's diverse public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. We are in charge of enforcing education law and regulations and continuing to reform and improve public school programs.

Quick Facts on Education in California
United Senate Youth Program

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and the State Board of Education are honored to recognize the 2020 United States Senate Youth. These outstanding students are exceptional leaders and have made many positive contributions in their schools and communities. They have a strong passion for public service and desire to make a difference in our world.

News Release
California Teachers of the Year

Congratulations to our 2020 California Teachers of the Year! These five incredible and talented teachers are making a huge difference in the lives of their students and communities and are wonderful representatives for the teaching profession. Visit TEACH California to learn how you can become a teacher.

News Release | Careers in Teaching
Be Prepared

A natural disaster or emergency situation can happen at any moment. All local educational agencies (LEAs) are encouraged to have an emergency plan in place. Have a crisis response checklist and build a school-based crisis team. Be ready to provide physical and psychological first aid to help students cope with violence and catastrophic events. Resources to help get your LEA prepared.

School Closure Considerations | Wildfire Recovery FAQ
CA Dashboard

The 2019 California School Dashboard has launched! The Dashboard includes the latest data available on 2018–19 graduation rates, suspension rates, test scores, English learner progress, college/career readiness, and chronic absenteeism. It is now available in five languages and can be accessed on a mobile device by searching “CA Dashboard” in the app store.

Download Dashboard App | News Release
LCFF Priorities/Whole Child Resource Map

Announcing the new LCFF Priorities/Whole Child Resource Map that provides curated resources and supports on how local educational agencies, schools, teachers and families can support the needs of California’s diverse student population in the development of their Local Control Accountability Plans.

LCFF Priorities/Whole Child Resource Map

Highlights

California School Dashboard
California's new Accountability and Continuous Improvement System helps educators and the public to see how districts and schools are performing on test scores, graduation rates, and other measures of student success.

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Academic Standards and Frameworks
California has upgraded all core academic subjects — English Language Arts, mathematics, science, history/social science and English Language Development to give students the critical thinking and communication skills they need to succeed in 21st century college and careers.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The new federal education law provides great opportunities for states to exercise more authority over their education systems. California is forging ahead in developing the state plan required under the new law.

California's Testing Program
Students in California are now taking online tests in English and math, which provide more accurate and timely measures of student progress toward career and college readiness, helping to improve teaching and learning.

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Local Control and Accountability Plan
The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a three-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities.

California School Directory
Information about California public schools, private schools, nonpublic nonsectarian schools, school districts, and county offices of education.

LCFF Priorities/Whole Child Resource Map
California is committed to providing one system of connected resources supporting Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Priorities to support local educational agencies and schools achieve the goals of the LCFF priorities and serve the needs of California’s diverse student population.