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 v. 20.8

• SIMS Error List v. 20.5

• Managing SASIDs

• School Codes

• Summary Reports Explanation

Frequently Asked Questions

• Civics Project SIMS Data FAQ

• Early Childhood Education Experience Survey

• DESE Attendance and Dropout Reporting Guidance — Updated 11/16/2021

• 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 Under the Student Opportunity Act (SY 2021-22)

• Redefining Low-Income — A New Metric for K–12 Education Data (2015 to 2021)

SIMS Training Materials and Presentations

• 2021-22 Data Collection Changes Webinar Presentation

• 2019-20 Data Collection Changes Webinar Presentation

• 2018-19 Data Collection Changes Webinar Presentation

Last Updated: January 5, 2023