Data Systems are individual student record systems that states use to maintain their data for reporting to the NRS.

Guide on Building an MIS System
This guide is designed to help state and local adult education staff make informed decisions on the design and development of a data system. It outlines a process for identifying requirements that reflects the range of needs from functional and operational perspectives.
[See also Training on Building an NRS Data System]

Tips
The two NRS Tips listed below outline a process to plan and build a successful data system.

• Planning for a Successful Data System
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• Why Create a Longitudinal Data System?
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NRS Webinar
This NRS Webinar on data systems addresses the basic steps of data system design, including requirements analysis and usability tests. The NRS Webinar also addresses the key elements of longitudinal data systems and provides some tips on what to consider before building the data system.

State Systems, Summer 2006
This chart displays in brief a list of state MIS for a quick reference, based on the status of those systems in Summer 2006.

NRS Implementation Guidelines Online
Learn more about NRS requirements for data collection within the state data systems by reviewing “Data Systems and NRS Reporting.”

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