Key Documents
The NJSLEDS Key Documents page is your primary resource for accessing essential materials related to the system. Looking for submission-specific guidance? Check out the User Resources and Trainings and Webinars tabs for more resources.
▼ Getting Started
| NJSLEDS Orientation Guide A starting guide for new users covering system access, submissions, validation, snapshots, ID matching, user responsibilities and available support |
Aug 20, 2026 |
▼ ID Management (Student and Staff)
| How to Request a Field Change Step-by-step instructions for student (SID) and staff (SMID) field changes. The template is provided inside the case form. |
Aug 11, 2026 |
| How to Request an ID Merge Step-by-step instructions for student (SID) and staff (SMID) merges. The template is provided inside the case form. |
Aug 11, 2026 |
| Case Requests Guide How to submit field change, merge and delete requests as a Help Desk case, and how to track the results |
Aug 11, 2026 |
| Obtaining a SID Number How to report a student without a State ID to generate a new SID |
Sep 24, 2025 |
| Obtaining a SMID Number How to report a staff member without a State ID to generate a new SMID |
Sep 24, 2025 |
| A Guide to Associated Records How associated records work and how to manage them in NJSLEDS |
Jun 12, 2026 |
| Resolving Unresolved Records Guide to identifying and resolving unresolved student and staff records |
Jun 12, 2026 |
▼ Record Deletion
| How to Request a Record Deletion Instructions and downloadable templates for Student Management, Staff Management and Staff Vacancy deletions |
Aug 11, 2026 |
| Case Requests Guide How to submit field change, merge and delete requests as a Help Desk case, and how to track the results |
Aug 11, 2026 |
▼ Help Desk
| How to Submit a Help Desk Case Step-by-step guide to creating and submitting a Help Desk case |
Jul 21, 2026 |
| Case Requests Guide How to submit field change, merge and delete requests as a Help Desk case, and how to track the results |
Aug 11, 2026 |
| Help Desk Comment Feature Guide How to use the comment feature to communicate on open cases |
Jan 8, 2026 |
▼ Reporting Guidance
| Guidance for Reporting Student Absences and Calculating Chronic Absenteeism How to report absences and how chronic absenteeism is calculated |
Apr 8, 2026 |
| Staff Management Reporting Responsibilities Which LEA reports each staff member and how assignments are structured |
Jul 6, 2026 |
| Student Attendance Reporting Guidance How to report attendance fields including chronic absenteeism codes |
Aug 21, 2025 |
| Student Management Reporting Responsibilities Which LEA reports each student and school code assignments during transitions |
Jul 6, 2026 |
▼ Code Lists and Reference Files
| County District School (CDS) List — Excel | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Country Codes List | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Home Language Codes List — Excel | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Job Codes and Subcategories List — Excel | Aug 13, 2026 |
| OPE ID List — Excel | Jun 19, 2025 |
| IVC Codes List — Excel | Jul 2, 2026 |
| CIP Codes List — Excel | Aug 4, 2026 |
| SCED Course Codes List — Excel | Mar 9, 2026 |
| World Language Codes List — Excel | Feb 19, 2025 |
▼ Account and Access
| NJSLEDS Authorized Users / POC List — Excel | Aug 4, 2026 |
| NJSLEDS and myNJ | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Request NJSLEDS User Account Changes Add, remove, or update user accounts |
Jul 6, 2026 |
| School Code Request Form (SY 2025-26) Request a new school code for the current school year |
Aug 26, 2025 |
Contact Us
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NJSLEDS Help Desk
Use this contact for login issues, system navigation, data errors, file uploads, and more. Our Help Desk is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Preferred Method: NJSLEDS Help Desk Web Form
(access via the "Contact Help Desk" button on the NJSLEDS system homepage)
Phone: 609-376-3970New: You can now comment directly on Help Desk cases in the system. Learn more →
Sending Sensitive Information to the Help Desk
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To protect student and staff privacy, do not send personally identifiable information (PII) or data through regular email (examples include student names, SIDs, dates of birth, or staff identifiers).
NJSLEDS Help Desk Web Form
Use the secure web form inside NJSLEDS:
- Log into the NJSLEDS system via myNJ.
- On the Home screen, click the “Contact Help Desk” button.
- Complete the web form and upload any necessary files.
- Choose the correct categories (for example: ID Case Management → Merge Request → Student Management).
This is the only method for submitting SID/SMID change, merge, or delete requests. These requests will not be processed if sent outside of the system.
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