What's New?¶
Here is a quick summary of new changes to the documentation.
CALPADS Enrollment Guide¶
This guide provides Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and stakeholders with the information needed to accurately submit, maintain Statewide Student Identifiers (SSID) and manage student enrollment records in CALPADS.
SPED Data Guide¶
The purpose of this guide is to prepare local educational agency (LEA) staff to accurately submit and effectively use Special Education data within the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System. This includes program staff and subject matter experts who understand special education program requirements and rely on CALPADS data to support compliance, monitoring, and decision-making, as well as technical staff responsible for maintaining and integrating data across local systems such as student information systems, special education data systems, and human resources systems, and submitting that data to CALPADS.
Multi-Factor Authentication¶
Phase 2 of New User Authentication Transition
As part of the CALPADS change to a new User Authentication system per CALPADS Flash 319, the system is now implementing Phase 2 of the transition. The system will now employ multi-factor authentication (MFA) to verify a user’s identity during the login process. MFA adds an additional layer of security to protect CALPADS data from unauthorized access.
New User Authentication¶
Phase 1 of New User Authentication Transition
CALPADS has transitioned to a new User Authentication system which requires all users to acquire a new username and password. During the authentication transition window, all existing CALPADS users were required to create a new username ending in @calpads.org. Updated guidance to log-in, and user management is now available.
Split File Upload Functionality¶
Integrated in File upload functionality
The Split File feature allows CALPADS to automatically partition large upload files during submission. This enhancement improves processing efficiency and eliminates the need for manual file splitting by Local Educational Agencies (LEAs).
Expanded Learning Program¶
ELP Program and LEAP File
Beginning in the 2025–26 school year, the California Department of Education introduced new CALPADS data collection requirements for Expanded Learning Programs (ELPs), including ELOP. This page provides guidance and student data population details.