User Manual

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This User Manual contains all essential information for CALPADS users to make full use of the system. It includes a description of the system functions and capabilities, contingencies and alternate modes of operation, and step-by-step procedures for system access and use. It also serves as a gateway to additional state compliance resources, submission and report analysis tools.


Communication Icon Fall 1 Roadmap

Provides a summary of essential information and tools necessary for success in meeting all Fall 1 submission requirements.

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Communication Icon Fall 2 Roadmap

Provides a summary of essential information and tools necessary for success in meeting all Fall 2 submission requirements.

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Generic placeholder image Report Mapping Guide

This page will help users navigate through the nuances of the different CALPADS report by providing specific logic and mapped sources of each value.

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Learning Resources

YouTube LogoCSIS Channel

Includes self-paced training presentations, weekly Q & A recordings as well as recordings of other CALPADS related events.

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CSIS LogoBridge LMS

CALPADS Learning contains required self-paced classes, course programs and access to register for live training classes.

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CSIS LogoTraining Resource

FCMAT/CSIS website stores valuable tools and training resources which LEAs may download and use as reference for CALPADS work.

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CDE LogoCDE CALPADS Page

The CA Department of Education's portal to all CALPADS resources, department communications, and access to other education-related agencies.

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