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Student Management

User Resources

This page contains the core tools you need to complete your Student Management 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.

For additional help and resources, visit the Student Management FAQs page, the Key Documents page, or contact the NJSLEDS Help Desk.

Quick Tips

  • Use Template A if you don’t have a source system and are building your file from scratch (includes lookup values).
  • If you export from a source system, Template B (header row only) often fits better into your existing process.
  • Double-check SID ownership before uploading to avoid transfer issues.

Data Handbook

Provides field definitions, validation rules, and submission structure for Student Management data.

Download the Student Management Data Handbook (PDF)
(Last updated: August 26, 2025)

Submission Templates

Use these Excel templates to structure your Student Management submission correctly. Both versions meet NJDOE requirements:

(Last updated: August 28, 2025)

Reporting Responsibilities

Clarifies which LEA is responsible for each SID, how school codes are assigned, and what to report during student transitions.

View the Student Management Reporting Responsibilities (PDF)
(Last updated: August 20, 2025)

Attendance Field Guidance

Explains how to report attendance fields, including chronic absenteeism, excused absences, and other attendance codes.

Download the Attendance Field Guidance (PDF)
(Last updated: August 21, 2025)

Webinar Slides

Review the most recent Student Management webinar for a walkthrough of the submission process, key reminders, and common errors.

Download the Student Management Webinar Slides (PDF)
(Last updated: August 20, 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

Get quick answers to common questions about submission timing, field issues, and file errors.

Visit the Student Management FAQs page
(Last updated: August 27, 2025)

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.

    Phone: 609-376-3970
    Email: helpdesk-sleds-staging@doe.nj.gov

    NJSLEDS Project Team

    Please do not send Help Desk requests here. This inbox is for general inquiries only.

    Email: NJSLEDS@doe.nj.gov

How to Contact the Help Desk Securely

  • If your message to the Help Desk includes any of the following, request a secure email first:

    • Personally identifiable information (PII), including (but not limited to) a student’s name, SID, or date of birth.
    • A file attachment.

    Secure Email Process:

    1. Email the Help Desk at helpdesk-sleds-staging@doe.nj.gov to request a secure email.
    2. You’ll receive a MOVEit Transfer notification with a username, temporary password, and link.
    3. Log into the secure portal and upload your message or file.

    This ensures sensitive information is handled in compliance with state and federal privacy laws.

Page Last Updated: 08/28/2025