State Education Resources
California Academic Performance Index (API)
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/
This is the California homepage for the California Academic Performance Index. You'll find information on the API law, research reports, and a Parent Guide to School Accountability.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Assessment Testing - Results
California Assessment Calendar
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sa//
The assessment calendar is located on this site along with general assessment information.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Assessment Testing - Calendar
California Charter School Information
http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cs/index.asp
From this California Department of Education Charter School website, link to legislation and regulations on charter schools in the state. Be sure to click on "Resources" for a list of charter schools.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Alt. Education - Charter Schools
California College and Career Planning
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/cg/cc/
This California website provides resource links for both college and career planning. One of the links is CaliforniaCollege.edu which was designed by the California Education Roundtable for family use. It is located in the College Planning link.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Planning for College
California Content Standards
http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/index.asp
Access the California Content Standards for grades K-12 at this site. You can download the major content area standards or you can order them through the Educational Resources Catalog link.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Curriculum and State Standards
California Counseling and Student Support Website
This California Counseling and Student Support site links to middle and high school student support, college and career planning, mental health resources and more.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Counselors
California DataQuest
http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/
Begin with "What's in DataQuest" to learn about all the reports (API, AYP, etc., that are available on this California Data website. You will also want to look at the "Our Parents Page."
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: State / District / Campus Report Cards
California Department of Education
Scroll through the California Department of Education website to link to those areas that interest you. Some of the sections are the following: curriculum and instruction; testing and accountability; data and statistics; and learning support.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Dept. of Education Links
California Department of Education - Academic Performance Index (API) Reports
http://api.cde.ca.gov/reports.asp
California Academic Performance Index (API) reports since 1999 by county, district, and campus are available here. Be sure to look at Academic Growth to see how the school or district has changed over time.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Assessment Testing - Results
California Department of Education Staff Organization
http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/or/
Contacts for the California Department of Education Staff are located at this site. Click on the organization of interest and link to the contact of interest.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Dept. of Education Links
California Early Childhood Programs
This California Child Development site describes the various state programs available from birth to age twelve. Click on "Program Overview" for a look at programs that are currently offered.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
California English Language Development Test
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/el/
Link here for the latest information on the California English Language Development Test. Be sure to look in "Resources" or the Spanish version, "Recursos en Espanol."
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
California Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
This page links to information about California Gifted and Talented Education including the laws and regulations, as well as, program and outside resources.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Gifted & Talented
California Graduation Requirements
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/hs/hsgrtable.asp
Use the chart to compare the minimum California graduation requirements to those required for freshman admission at the University of California or California State University then link to Doorways. Always check with the local school to determine any additional local graduation requirements.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Graduation / Promotion requirements
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/
The California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) homepage provides further links for understanding the assessment program. Start with the "Program Overview" and the "Frequently Asked Questions." Look under "Program Resources" for released test items.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Assessment Testing - Overview
California Kindergarten
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/em/kinderinfo.asp
You can learn all about the Kindergarten program in California, including age requirements, at this site.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Preschool / Kindergarten
California Military Children Information
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/mc/
This California Military Children information site provides links to information on the legislation authorizing membership in the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission, publications for educators and community members, and other resources. There are also links to California National Guard programs.
Verified on: 09/01/2011 | State: California | Categories: Military Family Information
California National Report Card
http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/states/
Visit this National Center for Education Statistics site for State Profiles from the Nation's Report Card. Download recent math, reading, science, and writing results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) for your state. Select the state from the map or the pull down menu.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: State / District / Campus Report Cards
California No Child Left Behind Website
This is the California No Child Left Behind website. Visit the site to learn how California is implementing the legislation. Use the "Programs and Contacts" link at the right (under Resources) to reach information on supplemental services and more.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: No Child Left Behind
California Resources for Bilingual Education and Other Programs for Education of English Learners
You'll find a wealth of state and national resources on this California site for both for Bilingual/ESL students. Look under "Resources" and "Community-Based English Tutoring."
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: ESL / Bilingual Education
California School Accountability Report Card
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/
Public schools throughout California are required to provide information about themselves to the community in the form of an annual School Accountability Report Card. These report cards provide a variety of data to allow the public to evaluate and compare schools in terms of student achievement, environment, resources and demographics.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: State / District / Campus Report Cards
California School Directory
You can find both public and private school contact information here in the California School Directory.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: District and Campus Directories
California School Finder
http://www.schoolfinder.ca.gov/Schools/Default.aspx
The California School Finder enables families to locate schools in their area using the city name, zip code, or school name. Families can also compare those schools of interest. This should prove a valuable aid to families new to the area.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: District and Campus Directories
California School for the Blind
The education program at the California School for the Blind serves students ages 6 through 21. Review the website to learn about the application process.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Special Education
California School for the Deaf: Fremont
Visit the California School for the Deaf located in Fremont for information on programs from birth to age 22.
Verified on: 09/07/2011 | State: California | Categories: Special Education