Administrators

As students strive to learn and their parents and teachers work to help them succeed, school administrators make sure that they all have the materials, facilities, and resources that they need. This page helps administrators find what they need.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Torlakson meets with administrators and community members at the Public Safety Academy in Fairfield.

A Message to California School and District Administrators

Principals and superintendents are responsible for the “big picture” of their schools and districts. This might include anything from budget management to staff training and working directly with students and parents. It’s critical work that is full of opportunities to help students and families in California succeed. The information gathered in these pages helps you stay up to date, maximize your resources, and connect with colleagues.

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The Advisory Committee on Before and After School Program meeting minutes for August 19, 2025.

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List of the abbreviations, acronyms, or initialisms and their full name that are used in the data collection forms of the 2025–26 Winter Release Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS).
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Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) Winter Release data entry instructions for the 2023–24 Title I, Part A Local Educational Agency (LEA) Closeout Report data collection form.