Santa Cruz COE’s Curriculum & Instruction is here to support schools and districts with Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) requirements, assessment updates, and professional learning opportunities. Below is a roadmap of important deadlines, sessions, and resources to keep your team on track (Link to summary PDF).
📌 LCAP Approval Timeline
- Submit to Authorizer: Each LCAP must be submitted to its authorizer for review and approval.
- Post Online: Approved LCAPs must be posted prominently on the LEA’s website by October 8.
- Upload to CDE: Upload your approved LCAP in myCDEconnect between October 13–31.
- Dashboard Coordinator Role: Double-check that you are listed as your LEA’s Dashboard Coordinator to ensure you have access to upload.
🛠️ LCAP Support Sessions
Our COE team will host several sessions designed to guide LEAs through the LCAP process:
- November 18 (10:00am–1:00pm at COE)
Dashboard Review, Needs Assessments, Metrics, and Partner Engagement - January 27 (10:00–11:30am via Zoom)
Mid-Year Update, Dashboard Data Review, and Eligibility for Support - March 17 (10:00am–1:00pm at COE)
2026–27 LCAP Template and Writing/Finance Team Support - April 21 (9:00am–12:00pm at COE)
LCAP Writing Workshop and Early Review Opportunities - May 6 (11:00am–12:00pm via Zoom)
Preparing for Board Approval
💡 Tip: Send your draft LCAP to the COE team early (and often!) for feedback.
📊 Key Assessment & Accountability Dates
- CAASPP Public Release: On or before October 15, 2025
- California School Dashboard: Release scheduled for November 15, 2025
🎓 Professional Learning Opportunity
- From Compliance to Commitment
Thursday, October 16, 9:00am–12:00pm
A professional learning session designed to help educators and leaders move beyond compliance to meaningful engagement in the LCAP/SPSA process.
📬 Stay Connected
Be sure to check the District/Charter Updates newsletter for the latest information on assessments, state and federal updates, legislation, LCAP, and professional learning opportunities.
For questions or support, contact:
- Brooke Hofkins – bhofkins@santacruzcoe.org
- Maria Reitano – mreitano@santacruzcoe.org
Together, we can make the LCAP process not just a compliance requirement, but a meaningful roadmap for student success.