eSchoolData NYS Data Support

A District Data Consultant is assigned to work with a district or school throughout the year in order to ensure accurate and complete data reporting to the state data warehouse (SIRS). The focus is data stored in eSchoolData. Typical functions include helping districts understand and correct Level 0 errors, submitting Level 0 data, training district personnel, helping districts verify data warehouse reports, and keeping the district on track with deadlines. The District Data Consultant can also help compile and submit data for other data collections, such as Civil Rights Data Collection, BEDS IMF, and VADIR/DASA.

• Grant access to the District Data Consultant for the student management system and for appropriate SEDDAS entitlements.
• Ensure that district staff are assigned to input/correct data in source systems as needed.
• Designate a District Data Coordinator who will participate in WNYRIC DDC meetings.
• Communicate data requirements to appropriate district staff as needed.
• Respond in timely fashion to contact from WNYRIC District Data Consultant.
• Verify and certify data in accordance with NYSED and WNYRIC deadlines.
• Input or edit data in Level 0 as appropriate.
• Submit Level 0 data for sending to Level 1 Data Warehouse. (The District Data Consultant can do this with permission).
• Ensure HR data is loaded to Level 0.
• Order or process test answer sheets.
• Verify PD system reports.

The WNYRIC utilizes cost effective best practices determined by research that allows our experienced and trained technical staff to perform robust testing and support of the WNYRIC network in the areas of security, infrastructure, energy management, virtualization strategies, disaster recovery and business continuity. Therefore, we are able to be a district advocate for vendor contract issues and aggressively negotiate contract pricing and performance terms.

Staff follows best practices in order to provide necessary security as it relates to the most recent student, teacher and principal data security and privacy regulations.

Service Desk can be reached Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. by calling (716) 821-7171, 1-800-872-0780, or by email at servicedesk@e1b.org. A representative will be available from 4:30 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. to assist you with calls regarding emergency situations. During all other hours and holidays, a caller will receive important information regarding coverage.