The Early Childhood Data System (ECDS) collection is one of the TSDS Core Collections. This guide covers the submission of prekindergarten (PK) data. (Kindergarten data is submitted separately.) The reporting of PK program data for ECDS is mandatory for all public school districts. The reporting of private PK program data is optional.
LEAs are required to submit specific demographic, classroom link, and special program data elements for the ECDS PK collection. All elements will be submitted in the PEIMS Summer Collection.
The ECDS PK submission is due June 26, 2025.
NOTE: The assessment vendor will provide the ECDS PK assessment data directly to TEA for LEAs to access.
IMPORTANT: Each LEA will have unique situations. Some of the dates, images, and examples provided in this document are for informational and instructional purposes only and may not completely represent your LEA's process.
Verify data for each element in the ASCENDER Personnel application. It is suggested that you run reports first, and then use the maintenance pages in the Personnel application to update data where needed.
Verify data for each element in the ASCENDER Student applications. It is suggested that you run reports first, and then use the maintenance pages in the Student applications to update data where needed.
For a complete list of submission rules and edits, access the TSDS Web-Enabled Data Standards (TWEDS) website. In the top-right corner, select the appropriate School Year (20XX), Collection (XXXX), and Submission (XXX) and click Open.
Once on the TWEDS website, in the Overview tab, you can review Collections, Timelines (DUE DATES), and Data Submission Responsibilities. It is highly important to ensure that you review all of these details as they may change according to the School Year.
Additionally, you can use the other tabs on the TWEDS website to review Data Components, Descriptor Tables, References, Rules, Change Logs, and Early Notices.
The following data elements are pulled from the Alternative and Supplemental Services, Assessment, Education Organization, Enrollment, Staff, Student Identification and Demographics, and Teaching and Learning domains: