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}Update Data Calendars, Checklists, Forms, etc. to reflect not only KIDS Planned Changes, but changes in building numbers and consolidated grades/classrooms
}Use the new KIDS reports:  LPR/SCRS Discrepancy and the EOYA/EXIT Assignment Discrepancy
}Pull reports from your SIS on assessment dates for verification of demographic data at the time of testing
}Plan time to review KIDS reports after data has been submitted to the state but before the submission window closes
}Take advantage of free training
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Take the time to update the data calendar, any data resources, checklists, data entry forms, etc. based upon the Planned Changes, but also if you anticipate changes to  your building numbers, are consolidating buildings, grades, classrooms, etc. That can really change the reporting process.

2 reports were added to KIDS this past year, this is a reminder to you that these new reports are another tool towards data quality. They can be found under the “discrepancies” category of reports.

If you have trouble verifying assessment sub-groups, set reminders to pull reports from your SIS on the dates assessments are administered so you have a snapshot in time of key demographic data elements at the time the student was tested for verification later. We hear from some school staff that trying to go back to a specific point in time can be rather difficult after changes have been made in the SIS.

Use KIDS reports before submission windows close so you can correct mistakes and don’t have to request an submission window be opened.

We also encourage ongoing training- especially if it is free to help schools and districts save money next year, when every penny counts.