Pre-Identification Services

Educational Data Systems provides Pre-Identification (Pre-ID) services for the 2010–11 Edition of the California English Language Development Test (CELDT).

Online ordering begins June 21, 2010.

There are two Pre-ID deadlines:

  • September 17, 2010: Due date for ordering—Districts must place an order and provide a Purchase Order by this date.
  • September 24, 2010: Due date for submitting data files—Districts must upload Pre-ID files, make any necessary corrections, and submit all file(s) by this date.

Labels will be printed only for those files submitted within the Pre-ID window.


Pre-ID Prices

Service Price
Set-up Fee $200.00 per district
Labels $0.33 per student (grades K–12)
Shipping & Handling Charges 10% of total cost, minimum of $15.00
Additional File fee* $30.00

*The Set-up fee includes the submission of one file. The fee for each additional file is $30.


Ordering Pre-ID Services

  1. Download the 2010–11 Edition Pre-Identification File Layout (PDF - 400Kb - 28pp) and prepare the student data file following the exact procedures specified in the layout. Questions relating to the layout may be directed to the CELDT Customer Support Center by phone at 866-850-1039 or by e-mail at support@celdt.org.
  2. Calculate the total district estimated costs including the estimated number of additional files and shipping and handling charges. Make the purchase order out to Educational Data Systems and mail or fax it to:

    Educational Data Systems
    15850 Concord Circle, Suite A
    Morgan Hill, CA 95037
    Fax: 408-776-7696

    For questions about billing or POs, please contact Educational Data Systems by phone at 408-776-7646
    • NOTE: Purchase Orders must have the full name of the district, a dollar amount to cover the cost of labels and the full contractor name, Educational Data Systems.
  3. After preparing and submitting the student Pre-ID data file and sending a purchase order to Educational Data Systems, logon to the secure District Portal and select the Pre-ID Data Management Services link. Follow the on-screen procedures to enter the PO number and upload the file. A Pre-ID User Guide (PDF - 880Kb - 13pp) is available for download and provides step-by-step instructions for using the program. Pre-ID Frequently Asked Questions are also available for additional assistance.
  4. Once the file is successfully uploaded, data errors may be corrected and the file may be submitted for printing. Educational Data Systems will print and ship as files are submitted. If multiple Pre-ID label shipments are required, files may be uploaded and submitted as needed, through September 24, 2010. Labels are printed and shipped within 2–3 weeks of submission.