California Department of Education

News Releases

SPI, Leaders Discuss Mental Health Services
Posted 15-Sep-2021
SPI Names Mary Nicely as New CDE Chief Deputy
Posted 09-Sep-2021
SPI Meets with Leaders Affected by the Caldor Fire
Posted 08-Sep-2021
SPI to Meet with Those Affected by Caldor Fire
Posted 01-Sep-2021
SPI Visits Roosevelt Elementary in Long Beach
Posted 01-Sep-2021

SPI Appeals to Families on Vaccine Importance
Posted 27-Aug-2021
Local Literacy Lead Agency Awards
Posted 27-Aug-2021
SPI Hosts Safe and Successful Schools Webinar
Posted 26-Aug-2021
2021 STEAM Back-To-School Pre-Conference
Posted 24-Aug-2021
SPI Visits Girls Academic Leadership Academy in LA
Posted 17-Aug-2021

What's New

School Meals and Supply Chain Issues School Year 2021-22
Posted 16-Sep-2021
Webinar Universal Meals SY 22-23 Listening Session
Posted 15-Sep-2021
President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration
Posted 15-Sep-2021
SBE Meeting Webcast for September 9, 2021
Posted 14-Sep-2021
2021–22 Data Collections: Back-to-School Letter
Posted 13-Sep-2021

State of Emergency Due to Cache Fire
Posted 10-Sep-2021
State of Emergency Due to Caldor Fire
Posted 08-Sep-2021
CACFP Reimbursement Rates for School Year 2021-22
Posted 08-Sep-2021
Verification Process Guidance for SY 2021-22
Posted 07-Sep-2021
21st CCLC Reader Recruitment
Posted 01-Sep-2021

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Back-to-School

Visit the 2021-22 Back-to-School Resources web page for key information important to families and educators as students return to campus for safe, in-person instruction.

Back-to-School Resources
2021 California STEAM Symposium

The virtual California STEAM Symposium will take place October 21-23, 2021 and the Back-To-School Pre-Conference on September 1, 2021. Collaborate with STEAM education experts to expand STEAM learning opportunities for everyone in California and beyond. #CASTEAM21

Learn more about STEM and the STEAM Symposium.
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 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

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.

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.

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.

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.