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.
SIMS Support Documentation
SIMS Data Handbook
SIMS Error List v. 20.1 — Updated 03/01/2020
Managing SASIDs
School Codes
Summary Reports Explanation
Frequently Asked Questions
Early Childhood Education Experience Survey
DESE Attendance and Dropout Reporting Guidance — Updated 05/15/2018
Attendance Definitions and Reporting Guidance for Remote Learning
2017-18 Data Collection Changes Webinar FAQ
SIMS Reporting Scenarios
October 2015 Collection Webinar FAQ
2014 EOY Data Collection Webinar FAQ's
Redefining Low Income — A New Metric for K-12 Education Data
SIMS Training Materials and Presentations
2019-20 Data Collection Changes Webinar Presentation
2018-19 Data Collection Changes Webinar Presentation
Last Updated: Septmber 21, 2020