Features

• 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