In this episode of Hold My Cafecito, we’re pouring out five essential November updates to keep your programs warm and your compliance strong before the holidays. From the CDE’s statewide search for high-quality TK multilingual learner screening tools and reminders about CARS Winter Release user access, to required ELPAC AST training and upcoming CAASPP deadlines, we’ve got your to-do list covered. We also unpack the CDE’s ongoing responses to federal actions and communications, reaffirming stability and student protections, and highlight the newly released 2025 California School Dashboard, with growth data coming soon for English Language Arts and Math.

So grab your mug, take a moment of gratitude, and stay tuned for the updates that keep California schools informed, compliant, and ready for what’s next.

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