SY26 Data Town Hall Schedule¶
This page will help folks know when the the data town halls are scheduled and how to access them
How do I get acces to the data town halls?¶
Links and calendar invites are sent to teh SLDS contacts list. Please ensure you get those emails.
If you need a link to an event you are missing, please reach out to the SLDS Support Group Email.
When are the data town halls scheduled?¶
| Title | Focus | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Ed-Fi Q&A Sessions | Join this session to receive the latest Ed-Fi updates and address concerns. This is a dedicated space for Data Managers to ask questions, share feedback, and streamline their data workflows | Occurs the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 2:00pm to 3:00pm |
| End of Year Refresher | Prepare for end-of-year data collection with this collaborative session covering SIS tips and School Register reviews. Participants will share best practices and engage in a Q&A with peers and AOE staff to ensure reporting readiness. | 03/17/2026, 2:00pm to 3:00pm |
| SY27 Household Income Form | Prepare for the upcoming school year with this Household Income Form overview. Designed for staff managing early Pre-K and Kindergarten registration, this session covers annual form updates, distribution resources, and management best practices, followed by a Q&A. This session is recommended for Data Managers and School Registrars. Business Managers, Superintendents, and other Data Staff are always welcome to attend. | 03/24/2026, 2:00pm to 3:00pm |
| CFP & Title I (homeless) | Training and support for CFP and Title I (homeless) data. Data Managers should invite their District Homeless Liaisons or relevant staff to attend. | 03/31/2026, 2:00pm to 3:00pm |
| Educator Staff/Course | Review best practices and common errors in managing Educator certification and assignments. This session is recommended for Data Managers and SD/SU staff managing educator data. | 04/21/2026, 2:00pm to 3:00pm |
| SY27 Household Income Form - Independent School | Prepare for the upcoming school year with this Household Income Form overview. Designed for pre-registration forms, this session covers annual form updates, distribution resources, and management best practices, followed by a Q&A. This session is recommended for Independent Census Contacts, and School Registrars. School Directors, and other Data Staff are always welcome to attend. | 05/5/2026, 2:00pm to 3:00pm |
| Head Start Data Collection | Prepare for the SY26 Head Start Data Collection in this technical session. Participants will learn to use the Student Match Form to verify student IDs before generating and submitting DC13 files to DMAT. This session is recommended for all Head Start Directors and Data Stewards. | 05/26/2025, 2:00pm to 3:00pm |
| Head Start Data Collection Q&A | This follow-up session allows Data Stewards to address specific Student Information System (SIS) questions and receive support from other users and from the AOE as they finalize the SY26 DC13 collection. This session is recommended for all Head Start Directors and Data Stewards. | 06/16/2026, 2:00pm to 3:00pm |