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Student Information Management System (SIMS)

The Student Information Management System (SIMS) is a student-level data collection system that allows the Department to collect and analyze more accurate and comprehensive information, to meet federal and state reporting requirements, and to inform policy and programmatic decisions. The SIMS has two important components:

  • A unique student identifier for all students receiving a publicly funded education in Massachusetts, and
  • Transmissions of data from districts to the Department for all students via the security portal.

SIMS Support

  View HTML PageData Collection Support Specialist List by District

SIMS Preparation Documents

View HTML PageWhat is a SASID?
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD FileUser Guide
Published 02/28/06
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD FileData Handbook
Updated 12/4/08
View HTML PageSchool Codes
View HTML PageChanges for the 2008–2009 School Year
Updated 4/14/08
Download PDF Document  Download PPS DocumentIntroduction to SIMS
Download PDF Document  Download PPS DocumentFall Data Collection 2008-2009 Training

SIMS Reporting Documents

View HTML PageReporting Schedule
Updated 8/2009
Download PDF Document  Download MS Excel FileData Transmission Error Messages
Updated 9/29/2009
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD DocumentReport Explanation Document
Updated for EOY Report and posted 9/15/08
This document explains the SIMS Summary Reports. The SIMS Summary Reports are provided to districts the day after they have successfully submitted their SIMS file. The reports are found in the Summary Reports application located in the ESE security portal. The SIMS Transmission security role is required to view the reports.
Archive: 2007–2008  2006–2007  2005–2006
Download PDF Document  Download MS WORD FileCertification Statement
Download Text FileMSR Header

Frequently Asked Questions



last updated: September 15, 2009
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