What documentation is available for CALPADS?
Most of documentation for CALPADS can be found on the CALPADS Systems Documentation Web page including: • CALPADS File Specifications (CFS) – The CFS document includes an overview of the CALPADS file formats, an overview of the CALPADS data submission windows, the CALPADS submission calendar, description of the document conventions, and a detailed outline of all CALPADS file formats. • CALPADS Code Sets – The CALPADS Code Sets document is in MS Excel format and contains the current code values referenced in the CFS for the coded value data elements. The CALPADS Code Sets document includes the code set name, coded value, name, and description for each code value in the table. • CALPADS Valid Code Combinations – This document shows codes that can only be used in specific combinations in CALPADS. • CALPADS SSID and Enrollment Procedures – This document contains specific procedures and business rules for obtaining and maintaining Statewide Student Identifiers (SSIDs). • CALPADS Data Guide
