Reminder: APR 2025-26 Reporting-Data Entry Window 1 Opening Soon
August 11, 2026

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CDE logoCDE is pleased to announce the reporting windows and system updates for the 2025–26 performance period. 

Data Entry Windows

Data Entry Window 1: Activities, Staffing, and Participation

  • August 24, 2026–November 9, 2026

Data Entry Window 2: Outcomes and Certification

  • November 13, 2026–March 17, 2027

 

 System Redesign  

The 21APR system will have a new design and look for the 2026–2027 reporting cycle. 

  • Users will see a new color palette, improved navigation, and reports.
  • All data points and functionality will remain the same. 

System Updates for 2025–2026 Performance Data Reporting

The following change will take place during the 2026–2027 reporting cycle when users are entering 2025–2026 performance data.

  1. All states will report SUMMER and SCHOOL YEAR data. 

IMPORTANT CURRENT DATA COLLECTION:All states must collect data for 2025 Summer programming and 2025–2026 School Year programming for data entry in the 21APR system for the 2026–2027 reporting cycle.

  1. There is a current shift from using the term “GPRA measures” to using “Program Performance Outcomes” (PPOs). The system will use the term GPRA measures to describe outcomes for the current reporting cycle, but this will change in the 2026–2027 reporting cycle, when the PPO term will be used instead. 

Guidance on Activity Categories

Changes to the Activity categories will go into effect during the 2026–2027 reporting cycle. This means:

→ Activities data will need to be COLLECTED for 2026 Summer programming and 2026–2027 School Year programming, with the inclusion of the following updated Activity Categories:

  • Academic Enrichment will no longer be a singular category, but will be broken down into three separate categories:​

     – Academic Enrichment – Accelerated Learning 

     – Academic Enrichment – Mentoring Program​ 

     – Academic Enrichment – Remedial Education or Tutoring Services​ 

  • Financial Literacy will be added as a new category​

→ Data collected for these updated Activity categories will be ENTERED into the 21APR system during the 2027–2028 reporting cycle (when 2026– 2027 performance data is being entered). 

High-Quality and Valid Data

The expectation for data reporting in 21APR is for all states to report high-quality and valid data. This means 21APR data is on time, accurate, complete, and correct. 

Support

There are numerous support materials in 21APR to assist you with data entry and reporting. Go to https://21apr.ed.gov/support to access 21APR Quick Guides, Data Guides, Webinar materials, and FAQs. Help Desk is also available to provide technical and policy-related support at 21apr@thetactilegroup.com or 888-282-4589.

         

 

 

If you have any questions, need assistance to reset your password, or would like to verify your data has been submitted into the reporting system, please contact Andrea Shumate, Analyst II, Expanded Learning Division, by phone at 916-445-5620 or by email at ashumate@cde.ca.gov.

If you have any questions about the new reporting requirements please contact Josh Brady, Administrator, Expanded Learning Division at Jbrady@cde.ca.gov.

If you have technical problems with the reporting system, please contact:

21st CCLC APR Help Desk

Help Desk Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Phone Number: 888-282-4589

Email: 21apr@thetactilegroup.com