EMIS Focused Training – Preschool
The next EMIS Focused Training has been scheduled for August and will cover preschool reporting. These trainings will last up to 90 minutes and will be provided remotely via Microsoft Teams.
Dates and times for these sessions are as follows.
- Thursday, August 4, at 9 a.m.
- Tuesday, August 23, at 1 p.m.
Prior registration will not be required. A link to join the training and other pertinent information will be provided on the new
EMIS Focused Training webpage.
New EMIS Coordinator Training
In August, we are again offering New EMIS Coordinator training. We strongly recommend that all EMIS coordinators with 3 or fewer years of experience with EMIS reporting attend. Though we have designed the August training with new EMIS coordinators in mind, these trainings are open to EMIS coordinators at all levels as well as to other district staff and administration who may be interested.
These sessions will be provided via Microsoft Teams. Each topic will be offered once with a recording to be posted after all sessions have concluded. We encourage you to invite other district staff with whom you work and who are involved with EMIS data or reporting to join you in watching these trainings.
Prior registration will not be required. A link to join the training and other pertinent information will be provided on the
New EMIS Coordinator Training webpage.
EMIS Basics
Tuesday, August 9; 1-3 p.m.
This session is about the basics of EMIS, EMIS communications, and other EMIS resources. This session also includes information about where to go for help with EMIS questions. Though designed mainly for new EMIS coordinators, EMIS coordinators at all levels as well as other district staff involved with submitting or reviewing EMIS data may find this session useful and are welcome to attend.
Beginning of Year EMIS Reporting
Wednesday, August 10; 1-3 p.m.
This session is about beginning of year EMIS reporting and will provide information and tools to assist with EMIS data reporting requirements for FY23. It will include a review of each data set and point out key records/elements in each collection. Though designed mainly for new EMIS coordinators, EMIS coordinators at all levels as well as other district staff involved with submitting data may find this session useful and are welcome to attend.
Data Collector
Thursday, August 11; 1-3 p.m.
The Data Collector is the tool by which districts submit their EMIS data to the Department. This session will introduce you to the data collector, how you report your EMIS data to the Department, and where to find the EMIS reports created from your data to assist you with data review and correction. Though designed mainly for new EMIS coordinators, EMIS coordinators at all levels as well as other district staff involved with submitting data or reviewing reports may find this session useful and are welcome to attend.
Ohio District Data Exchange (ODDEX)
Monday, August 15; 1-3 p.m.
The Ohio District Data Exchange (ODDEX) is the primary application for a number of smaller modules used by districts for data verification and exchange. This session will include the basics of navigation, the universe of information found in ODDEX, and how the ODDEX modules can help you with your EMIS data and reporting. Though designed mainly for new EMIS coordinators, EMIS coordinators at all levels as well as other district staff and administrators may find this session useful and are welcome to attend.
Secure Data Center (SDC)
Friday, August 19; 1-3 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.
EMIS ITC Conference Call Notes
The notes for the June 13, 2022, ITC Conference Call have been posted. You can find a short description of the purpose of the calls along with a link to the notes on the
EMIS website.