}Update Data Calendars, Checklists, Forms, etc. to reflect not only KIDS Planned Changes, but changes in building numbers and consolidated grades/classrooms
}Avoid scheduling in-service days on the Count Date
}Send SCRS “roster” records during the year to prepare for the final “completion” records required in the spring
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We want to share a few recommendations, as always, these are recommendations and every school or district must choose locally how to develop sound data quality practices that meet their needs. We simply wanted to share a few more for your consideration.

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.

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.

For those of you who will be responsible for SCRS submissions, we urge you to create a data audit checklist for the Collection. You can use the current Submission Details Document on the SCRS pilot tab to get started. Finalized resources are expected to be released over the next few months as the pilot is completed and can be used to update your checklist.

We are also encouraging you to submit SCRS Roster records so that teachers can gain access to data about their students.  Additionally, submitting roster records will serve as practice for the required completion records as well as the Roster records will be a report that can be shared with those working with the LPR as a way to ensure consistency in reporting between the LPR and KIDS.

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