Core Data and Missouri Student Information System (MOSIS) Reference Manual

This integrated manual contains sections relating to the Core Data and MOSIS Data Collection cycles. In addition to overview information, there are specific sections with screen prints, file layouts, code sets, exhibits, and links to other materials.

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When requesting changes to your local education agency (LEA) or attendance center(s), please complete the Request for Local Education Agency (LEA) or Attendance Center Changes form.

DESE will accept change requests for the next school year from January 1 through March 1.

Data collection is an important way to gauge student achievement within Missouri’s public school districts, and it’s one of multiple measures the state uses to determine performance. Missouri has collected student performance data since 1989. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits disclosure of personally identifiable student information without parental consent or unless authorized by federal law.

Within the Division of Financial and Administrative Services, the Office of Data System Management is responsible for the development and implementation of the Missouri Comprehensive Data System (MCDS).