The California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) is an annual data collection administered in October. CBEDS data are reported through an Online Reporting Application called CBEDS-ORA. The purpose of CBEDS is to collect information on student and staff demographics. There are two separate forms used to collect this data. The County/District Information Form is used to collect data specific to district and county offices on the number of classified staff, estimated number of teacher hires, and high school graduation requirements. The School Information Form is used to collect data specific to schools on the number of classified staff, select educational options enrollment, technology, education calendars, parental exception waivers, bilingual paraprofessionals, and Alternative Schools Accountability Model (ASAM) enrollment and attendance data. Student aggregate counts (graduates, dropouts, and various enrollment counts) previously collected on the SIF and certificated staff data previously collected on the Professional Assignment Information Form (PAIF) have been transitioned to the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS). Although these data will no longer be collected through the CBEDS data collection process, the information will continue to be a part of the CBEDS data files. For additional information on CBEDS, please refer to the CBEDS Data Collection and Reporting Process page.
Important Dates
October 6, 2010: CBEDS-OPUS Information Day
October 29, 2010: CBEDS-OPUS data are due to the California Department of Education (CDE)
January 14, 2011: Last day to submit amendments to CBEDS-OPUS data
CBEDS-ORA
The CBEDS-ORA is used to submit SIF and CDIF data to the CDE, update coordinator contact information, and contains a list of schools that are expected to submit data.
- CBEDS-ORA
- CBEDS Online Reporting Application and Resources
Access the CBEDS-ORA as well as useful information for using this application.
Resources
- CBEDS Administrative Manual October 2010 (DOC; 627KB; 20pp.)
- CBEDS Frequently Asked Questions for October 2010
- List of 2009-10 Alternative School Accountability Model (ASAM) schools (XLS; 151KB; 34pp.)
Forms
- County District Information Form (CDIF) 2010 (DOC; 131KB; 2pp.)
- School Information Form (SIF) 2010 (DOC; 112KB; 2pp.)
- School Information Form (SIF) 2010 for Independently Reporting Charter Schools (DOC; 171KB; 3pp.)
- Historical CBEDS Forms and Manuals
Training
- 2010 CBEDS Overview Training (Flash)
Accessible Alternative Version of the CBEDS Overview Training
Training on the overview of CBEDS and how to report and submit SIF and CDIF data to the CDE. - 2010 CBEDS Online Reporting Application (ORA) Demonstration (Flash)
Accessible Alternative Version of the CBEDS-ORA Demonstration
Demonstration on using the CBEDS ORA to submit SIF and CDIF data to the CDE.
Policies and Guidelines
- Charter School Data Reporting Policy for CBEDS-ORA
- Policy for Submitting Changes to CBEDS and Language Census Data After Certification
- CBEDS Passwords and Privacy Notice
Letters
- CBEDS Data Submission Process Letter (Dated 31-Aug-2010)
- CBEDS Data Submission Process Letter for Independently Reporting Charter Schools (Dated 31-Aug-2010)
- CBEDS Fall 2010 Data Collection and Contact Survey Letter (Dated 15-Jun-2010)
California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS)
CALPADS is the foundation of California's K-12 education data system. It will maintain longitudinal, individual-level data including student demographic, program participation, grade level, enrollment, course enrollment and completion, discipline, state assessment, teacher assignment, and other data required to meet state and federal reporting requirements. Data will be linked longitudinally using a unique, non-personally identifiable Statewide Student Identifier (SSID). CALPADS implementation is projected to occur in 2009-10. Visit the CALPADS Web page for more information.
