Governor Mikie Sherrill • Lt. Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell

Special Education User Resources

This page contains the core tools you need to complete your Special Education submission in NJSLEDS. Each resource below is designed to guide you through a specific part of the process—from understanding field rules to formatting your file.

Resource Description Type Updated
Special Education Data Handbook  Field definitions, validation rules, and submission structure PDF Oct 21, 2025 
Submission Template A Includes lookup values Excel Aug 28, 2025 
Submission Template B Header row only Excel Aug 28, 2025 
Special Scenarios  Clarifies how and when students should be included in or excluded from the submission  PDF Aug 29, 2025 
Webinar Slides Submission process walkthrough, key reminders, and common errors PDF Sep 10, 2025 
Frequently Asked Questions Common questions about submission timing, fields, and file errors PDF Oct 15, 2025

⚠️ Common Issues to Avoid

  • Always update your local source system first, then re-export and upload to NJSLEDS
  • Double-check that dates are formatted correctly (YYYYMMDD)
New Jersey Statewide Longitudinal Education Data System

Contact Us

  • 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:     609-376-3970

    New: You can now comment directly on Help Desk cases in the system. Learn more →

Sending Sensitive Information to the Help Desk

  • 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:

    1. Log into the NJSLEDS system via myNJ.
    2. On the Home screen, click the “Contact Help Desk” button.
    3. Complete the web form and upload any necessary files.
    4. 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.

Page Last Updated: 02/10/2026