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Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Professional Development opportunities abound! Take a look at the list of ongoing training topics on the CDE website including the California School-Age Consortium, which address various LCFF Priorities at

LCFF Professional Development Opportunities - Initiatives & Programs (CA Dept of Education) This page highlights state-wide professional learning trainings aligned to the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) priorities that support improving student outcomes.

Join now and be a part of the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum Advisory Committee! Recruitment of Committee Members will start from August 1, 2018. More information such as dates of important events and the application for the Advisory Committee are on the Instructional Quality Commission web page, on the CDE website at

May IQC Meeting Agenda and Notice - Instructional Quality Commission (CA Dept of Education) Instructional Quality Commission meeting agenda and notice, May 17, 2018.

The next BIG Launch Event for the EL Roadmap is on
July 31, 2018, at the Sacramento County Office of Education!

Listen in on the World Languages Framework Focus Group Meetings! The meetings are scheduled from August 16–September 12, 2018, throughout California and are open to the public. More info is on the World Languages Framework web page, on the CDE website

Curriculum Frameworks - World Language (CA Dept of Education) Guidelines for implementing the content standards adopted by the California State Board of Education that are developed by the Instructional Quality Commission.

The Consolidated Application Reporting Systems (CARS) is almost closed! CARS closes on June 30, 2018, find out more on the California Department of Education (CDE) website at

Consolidated Application and Reporting System - Consolidated Application (CA Dept of Education) The Consolidated Application and Reporting System (CARS) is a data collection system to apply for Categorical Program Funding and to report on the use of those funds.

Click on ANY of the State Priorities for highlighted resources to guide local educational agencies, schools, and families in meeting the needs of the whole child.

LCFF Priorities/Whole Child Resource Map - Initiatives & Programs (CA Dept of Education) This map provides Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) priorities and whole child resources and supports to help local educational agencies, schools, and families serve the needs of the whole child.

New World Language (WL) Standards in development for California! The WL Standards Advisory Committee will meet this May 24 and 25, 2018. Developments can be found on the WL Standards Web page at

World Languages Standards - Content Standards (CA Dept of Education) Information and resources related to World Languages Standards for California Public Schools: Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve.

Be aware that immigrant students may face mental health issues and May is National Mental Health Month! A variety of resources and information is on the CDE’s Mental Health Web site at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/cg/mh/index.asp

Find the new requirements for earning the CA State Seal of Biliteracy (SSB)! High School graduating students after January 1, 2018 will complete SSB forms and submit online only. The CA Department of Education’s (CDEs) Web site has more details at https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/er/sealofbiliteracy.asp

Register now for one of the CA EL Roadmap Institutes. CA EL Roadmap Intensive Institutes coming June 20, 2018, in Orange County; July 31, 2018, in Sacramento, and August 31, 2018, in Tulare.

The new California (CA) English Learner (EL) Roadmap publication is on sale now from the CDE Press at https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/rc/ or by calling 1-800-995-4099. A free PDF version is coming soon!

Educational Resources Catalog - Publications (CA Dept of Education) Publications and other educational resources from CDE Press, the Department's publications office.