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Resources for
Parents and families
Understanding Student Data
Assessments, report cards, dashboards, and common education terms
Student Privacy and Digital Safety
Data rights, online services, consent, and questions to ask schools
Supporting Learning at Home
Grade-level expectations and practical family resources
School and District Information
District profiles, programs, contacts, and publicly available data
Family Notices and Rights
Testing notifications, required notices, public records, and participation options
Resources for
Teachers
Teacher Standards and Professional Growth
CSTP standards, indicators, reflection, and evidence of practice
Assessment and Instructional Data
Using classroom, interim, and statewide results responsibly
Teaching and Learning Resources
Grade-level, subject-area, intervention, and digital-learning resources
Student Data Privacy
Appropriate classroom technology use and protection of student information
Education Systems for Teachers
Practical guides to gradebooks, LMS platforms, assessment tools, and other instructional systems
Resources for
School site administrators
Leader Standards
CPSEL-aligned actions, evidence, operating rhythms, and leadership resources
School Data Leadership
Data teams, inquiry cycles, dashboards, and improvement monitoring
Annual Compliance Calendar
Deadlines, required activities, responsible roles, and supporting resources
School Technology and Systems
Selecting, implementing, and governing site-level systems
Staff Leadership and Operations
Job descriptions, team responsibilities, professional learning, and continuity planning
Resources for
District staff and leaders
District Data Governance
Ownership, access, quality, privacy, retention, and permitted use
Compliance and Reporting
CALPADS, CARS, LCAP, assessments, required notices, and annual deadlines
District Systems Environment
Operational and instructional systems, integrations, inventories, and district profiles
Leadership and Workforce Resources
Leader standards, job descriptions, organizational roles, and succession planning
Planning, Procurement, and Implementation
Requirements, evaluation, adoption, change management, and evidence of impact
Resources for
Education data and technology professionals
Data Lifecycle and Governance
Collecting, managing, using, reporting, sharing, and retaining data
Systems and Integrations
SIS, assessment, identity, interoperability, APIs, and data exchange
Standards and Data Architecture
Identifiers, definitions, metadata, validation, and authoritative sources
Privacy, Security, and Accessibility
Responsible access, vendor review, incident readiness, and inclusive design
Professional Practice and Careers
Specialized job descriptions, competencies, professional learning, and community contributions
Resources for
Vendors and solution providers
Understand California Education
District structures, reporting obligations, terminology, and decision contexts
Explore the Systems Directory
Product categories, district-use information, and related solutions
Privacy, Accessibility, and Interoperability Expectations
The baseline requirements districts must consider
Working Successfully with Districts
Procurement cycles, implementation responsibilities, support, data ownership, and exit planning
Contribute or Correct Information
Submit product information, document evidence, update listings, and contribute expertise