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 Data Handbook v. 20.8
SIMS Error List v. 20.5
Managing SASIDs
School Codes
Summary Reports Explanation
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)
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
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