easyIDENTIFIER assigns, tracks and manages student and teacher identifiers and enables implementation of seven of the ten essential elements of a longitudinal data system.
Includes robust processes for securely resolving record duplication
and student identifier
anomalies
Unique matching protocols assure identification accuracy for matching
student enrollment, demographic, and program
information
Longitudinal Student Data includes a dedicated unique statewide
student identifier
Secure identification system facilitates matching of individual
student records across databases and years for every student
Efficient data extraction for time-based analyses
Transcript system currently tracks over 6.7 million students
Experts
agree that a State Student Identifier is a necessary building block to
an effective longitudinal-data system
Unique identifier is based on a quality algorithm system that detects any single error and the transposition of any two digits at any distance
The transcript system is friendly to researchers; assigning each
person a random unique 40 char-
acter identifier that can be used
for research purposes
Benefits
No hidden costs
No extra hardware or software required
Cost is less than most yearly license fees
States share in development and improvement costs
New fields can be added to any component and updates occur twice a week
Customized to unique state needs and reports
All programs are modularized to meet state needs
Automated reporting - reducing burden on schools and districts
Enhanced data quality
SIF Certified
Easy mapping of EDEN values and automated reporting
Longitudinal records created with current state identifier or automated
Triand identifier
