Following is a list of commonly used forms and California State Department of Education notices that are of value to Community Day School practitioners.  You may download in Word or PDF format.  Continue to check this page for breaking updates from the California Department of Education Community Day School Office.

1.   An Overview of Community Day School Laws

2.   CDS Funding

3.   Core Elements for Describing a Community Day School

4.   Checklist for Establishing a Community Day School

5.   Guidleines for Establishing a CDS Minimum School Day

6.   Assignment of Students to a Community Day School

7.   Approval of Attendance Accounting System

8.   How to Apply for a Small District Funding Waiver

9.   Request for Small District Funding Waiver Form

10. List of CDS Schools and Administrators

11. Letter to Superintendents on Procedure for Reporting Expulsions

12. 5 - Stage Achievement Model

13. Community Day School Cost Benefit Analysis

14. Comparison of Traditional Schools and Educational Options