FAQ

I am new to a school district. How do I obtain a password?
  • If you need access to an application housed on the portal system please contact your LEA Security Manager.
  • If the application you need access to is under “legacy system” security please visit the Data Collection Applications page. Click on the appropriate collection, then click Contact Information in the left menu.
  • If you are unsure what type of application you are using, please visit the Data Collection Applications page and look for the legacy icon or  portal icon symbol next to the collection name.
I forgot my password. What do I do?
  • If the application is housed on the portal system visit the Portal Username Reminder/Password Reset page for immediate assistance.
  • If the application you need access to is under “legacy system” security please contact the Application Manager visit the Data Collection Applications page. Click on the appropriate collection, then click Contact Information in the left menu.
When is my collection due?

Visit the Data Collection Applications page. Click on the appropriate collection, all timely, accurate and freeze dates are located on the respective collections Home Page. Additionally, you can download or print the most recent Timely and Accurate Calendar which includes all Performance Office data collections.

Who can I contact if I have reviewed the information online and still have questions on an application?

Please visit the Data Collection Applications page. Click on the appropriate collection, then click Contact Information in the left menu.

Where can I get more information on the Department's data protection and privacy practices?

Please see the CSDE Data Privacy and Protection FAQ.  You may also be interested in reviewing the information on our Data Privacy and Security page.

How do I request data from the Department?

  • Please start by visiting EdSight, our data portal.
  • Many of our data collection applications have reports and data set downloads built in. If you are a member of a school district with access to our applications, please contact the appropriate Application Manager for more information.
  • If the data you need is more specialized and is not available via one of the above options, please complete the Data Request Form and someone will contact you.