New EMIS Coordinator Training

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New EMIS Coordinator Training is designed for new EMIS coordinators and other district staff who work with EMIS data and EMIS reporting. We define "new" as those with 3 or fewer years of experience with EMIS reporting. We strongly recommend that all EMIS coordinators who meet this definition plan to attend this training. We also encourage you to invite other district staff who work with EMIS data and reporting to attend.

New Coordinator training is offered twice a year, in August and April. Different sessions are offered for each set of trainings.

If you have questions about New EMIS Coordinator training that are not answered on this webpage, please email emis@education.ohio.gov.

Please note that State of Ohio and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce policies prohibit the use of external AI tools during our meetings. This includes note taking and summarization apps.

April 2026 In-Person Training Day

Friday, April 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with no lunch break
This in-person training day is intended for those who have been EMIS coordinators for less than a year. This day's training will include the same topics included in the online sessions. However, this in-person training will be less detailed and more tailored toward very new coordinators.
  • EMIS Communications & Resources
  • Data Collector
  • Ohio District Data Exchange (ODDEX)
  • Report Portal: Secure Data Center (SDC)
Space is limited. To express your interest in attending this training, fill out the survey at this link. The survey will open Monday, Feb. 16, and will close at the end of the day Friday, Feb. 27. We will notify all respondents by the close of business March 10, to let them know whether or not their registration has been accepted.
This training will be held at the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, 25 South Front Street, Columbus, OH, 43215-4183.
Presentation (pdf)

April 2026 Online Sessions

EMIS Communications & Resources
Monday, April 13, 1-3:00 p.m.
This session will review the main ways in which EMIS communicates information with the field. This session will also look at the different types of EMIS documentation—from the EMIS Manual to Release Notes—and explain the purpose of each. EMIS coordinators at all levels as well as district staff and administration involved with reporting or reviewing EMIS data will find this session useful.
  • Presentation (pdf)
  • Evaluation (closes April 27)
A link to join this presentation will be added here prior to April 9. 
 

Data Collector
Wednesday, April 15, 9-11:00 a.m.
The Data Collector is the tool by which districts submit their EMIS data to the Department. This is also where districts will find a number of reports provided to assist them in reviewing their data. EMIS coordinators of all levels as well as other staff members who will be submitting data or reviewing reports will find this session useful.
  • Presentation (pdf)
  • Evaluation (closes April 29)
A link to join this presentation will be added here prior to April 13. 
 

working with the Data Collector
Wednesday, April 15, 1-3:00 p.m.
This session will further the discussion of the Data Collector. Here we will take what was discussed in the previous session and provide a demonstration of the Data Collector’s functionality through screenshots, examples, and best practice suggestions.
  • Presentation (pdf)
  • Evaluation (closes April 29)
A link to join this presentation will be added here prior to April 13. 
 

Ohio District Data Exchange (ODDEX)
Friday, April 17, 9-11:00 a.m.
ODDEX is the primary application for a number of smaller modules districts use for data verifications and exchanges. The modules include everything from enrollment data to assessment data to tuition information. This session will look at each module, focusing on overall function and newer modules. EMIS coordinators at all levels as well as district staff and administration who review or use EMIS data will find this session useful.
  • Presentation (pdf)
  • Evaluation (closes May 1)
A link to join this presentation will be added here prior to April 15. 
 

working with the Ohio District Data Exchange (ODDEX)
Friday, April 17, 1-3:00 p.m.
This session will further the discussion of ODDEX. Here we will take what was discussed in the previous session and provide a demonstration of ODDEX’s functionality through screenshots, examples, and best practice suggestions.
  • Presentation (pdf)
  • Evaluation (closes May 1)
A link to join this presentation will be added here prior to April 15. 
 

Final Correction Opportunities & Data Review and Verification
Tuesday, April 21, 9-10:00 a.m.
This session will review the FY25 Final Correction Opportunities and Data Review and Verification requirements and processes. EMIS coordinators of all levels as well as district administrators who will be responsible for signing off on these processes will find this session useful.
  • Presentation (pdf)
  • Evaluation (closes May 5)
A link to join this presentation will be added here prior to April 17. 
 

Report Portal: Secure Data Center (SDC)
Tuesday, April 21, 1-3:00 p.m.
This session will introduce and review the Secure Data Center (SDC) and provide best practices for utilizing SDC reports. Though designed mainly for new EMIS coordinators, EMIS coordinators at all levels as well as other district staff involved with submitting and reviewing EMIS data may find this session useful and are welcome to attend.
  • Presentation (pdf)
  • Evaluation (closes May 5)
A link to join this presentation will be added here prior to April 17. 

 

August 2025 Sessions

Topic Date Resource
In-Person Training Day August 11 Presentation  (pdf)
EMIS Basics August 13 Recording
Data Collector August 14 Recording
Data Collector Reports August 15 Recording
Ohio District Data Exchange (ODDEX) August 18 Recording
Report Portal: Secure Data Center (SDC) August 19 Recording
Putting It All Together August 20 Recording

 

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