California Department of Education

News Releases

CDE, CA Volunteers Partner for Teacher Recruitment
Posted 26-Jan-2023
2023 Exemplary Arts Schools Announced
Posted 24-Jan-2023
CDE, Golden State Warriors Financial Aid Campaign
Posted 19-Jan-2023
Webinar Series to Combat Chronic Absenteeism in CA
Posted 19-Jan-2023
SPI Reacts to Governor’s Proposed Education Budget
Posted 10-Jan-2023

Tony Thurmond Sworn In for Second Term
Posted 09-Jan-2023
SPI Announces 2023 CA Distinguished Schools
Posted 06-Jan-2023
The 2022 California School Dashboard
Posted 15-Dec-2022
SPI Takes Measures to Battle Chronic Absenteeism
Posted 14-Dec-2022
2023 U.S. Senate Youth Program Students Announced
Posted 02-Dec-2022

What's New

CDE's Tips for a More Secure IT Environment
Posted 25-Jan-2023
SBE Meeting Webcast for January 2023
Posted 24-Jan-2023
Type 1 Diabetes Information
Posted 24-Jan-2023
ISNPA Webinar: Food Distribution Program Part 2
Posted 20-Jan-2023
Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act
Posted 19-Jan-2023

CDMIS Support
Posted 19-Jan-2023
Comprehensive Support and Improvement Webinars
Posted 17-Jan-2023
USDA Foods Available List for SY 2023–24
Posted 13-Jan-2023
SBE Meeting Agenda for January 2023
Posted 06-Jan-2023
State of Emergency Declaration
Posted 05-Jan-2023

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Communications Toolkit

To ensure that parents, community members, and educators are well-informed of the information on the 2022 Dashboard, the Dashboard Communications Toolkit provides informational materials that help explain the data reported and includes: Flyers for parents (and those new to the Dashboard), flyers for educators, webinar recordings and notetaking guide, talking points, and more.

Visit the Dashboard Communications Toolkit
Transforming Schools

The initiatives and priorities of State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and the California Department of Education (CDE) integrate new programs and strategies into our K-12 public schools that address the inequities, learning loss, and the social-emotional needs of our students while supporting families, educators, and local educational agencies.

Learn More About the Initiatives
California Department of Education

We oversee the state's diverse public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than 6,000,000 children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 300,000 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
Computing Devices & Connectivity

With distance learning at the forefront of this pandemic, the State Superintendent has led efforts to close the digital divide and has advocated for companies to increase access to devices and connectivity.

How to Acquire Discounted Devices & Internet Service

Highlights

Transforming California Schools
Information and resources about the initiatives and priorities of State Superintendent Tony Thurmond that transform our California K-12 public schools by integrating new programs and strategies for students, families, educators, and local educational agencies.

School Disaster and Emergency Management
Guidance, grants, training, and resources for local educational agencies (LEAs) related to the management of natural disasters and emergency hazards.

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Content Standards
California's content standards were designed to encourage the highest achievement of every student, by defining the knowledge, concepts, and skills that students should acquire at each grade level.

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Ages and Stages of Development
As your child grows, you may find yourself searching for clues to her behavior. As a parent, you may hear the words "developmental stages." This is just another way of saying your child is moving through a certain time period in the growing-up process.

California School Dashboard
California's Accountability and Continuous Improvement System helps educators and the public to see how districts and schools are performing. To find informational materials that help explain the data reported on the 2022 Dashboard, visit the Dashboard Communications Toolkit.

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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.

Coronavirus Response and School Reopening Guidance
Information and resources regarding CDE's COVID-19 response efforts, including the guidance document for safely reopening schools for the 20-21 school year.