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Step 1: Data Collection Definitions & Instructions

Provides a description of the necessary data to be collected and instructions on how to obtain the data for the Educator Equity section of the Local Control and Accountability Plan Federal Addendum.

Equity Data Definitions (DOCX)

California’s ESSA State Plan defines these terms for the purposes of collecting equity data.

Educator Equity Data Instructions (DOCX)

Instructions on how to obtain LEA equity data utilizing DataQuest. Districts may have alternative ways to collect equity data.

Questions:   Teacher and Leader Policy Office | TLPO@cde.ca.gov | 916-445-7331
Last Reviewed: Friday, January 24, 2025
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