Special Education Data Guide

Welcome to the CALPADS Special Education (SPED) Data Guide. This guide provides Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), SELPAs, and stakeholders with the information needed to accurately submit, maintain, and certify Special Education data in CALPADS.

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• Special Education Program Overview

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  Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
  State Requirements Under IDEA
  LEA Requirements Under IDEA

• Special Education Reporting Responsibilities

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  Reporting for Children served through the IDEA Part C Program on Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP)
  Reporting Responsibility and Accountability for Students on IEPs and ISPs
  Common Scenarios for Determining the Reporting LEA and DSEA
  Verifying the District of Special Education Accountability
  Evaluations and Plan Reviews

• Overview of Special Education Data Submission

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  Local Data Systems
  Data Submitted from Local Systems to CALPADS

• Overview of Data Submission and Use

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  Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
  State Requirements Under IDEA
  LEA Requirements Under IDEA

• How to Submit Data Special Education Data to CALPADS: Step-by-Step

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  Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
  State Requirements Under IDEA
  LEA Requirements Under IDEA