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Resource Preferences (Kansas v3.6)

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The Ed-Fi Configuration tool is used to establish Ed-Fi data resources. Once Resource Preferences have been selected, the following occurs:

  1. A valid configuration is made. 
  2. Ed-Fi IDs are assigned to users. 
  3. Data flows properly from Campus to Ed-Fi.

Screenshot of the Ed-Fi Configuration editorEd-Fi Configuration

Prerequisites

Resource Preferences

Resource Preferences determine which information is sent to Ed-Fi. These options apply to all schools within the district. Some mapping screens may be 'read only' when specific business rules are required by your state. Refer to the Ed-Fi v3.6 articles for these business rules. 

For each resource, choose Edit or Configure to map items like Scores or Grade Levels to an Ed-Fi Code. These items are called Descriptors.

  • Configure displays when preferences have not previously been saved. 
  • Edit displays when preferences have already been set and saved. 

Resources can be expanded by clicking the plus sign or collapsed by clicking the minus sign.

Screenshot of the Resource Preferences editorResource Preferences

Resource Preferences can be imported or set manually. The information below details how to manually set the Resource Preferences for Wisconsin. For information on importing mappings, please see the Import Mappings section of the Core Ed-Fi Resource Preferences article.

When the Configure or Edit button does not display, the resource does not need to be mapped and the toggle button can be used to turn the resource on or off. Select a link below to view how to set the Resource Preferences.

 Resources should be toggled off until all data setup is complete and the district is ready to send data to Ed-Fi.
  1. Select the Resource Preferences button for the current school year. This name may vary depending on the Connection Name that was entered when adding the Connection, but should be similar to 23-24 KS Configuration. The list of available resources displays.
  2. Click the Edit or Configure button to modify the resource preferences.
  3. Click Save when finished mapping the Descriptors.
  4. Turn the resource preference to ON.
  5. Close the Resource Preferences when finished.

Any item not mapped DOES NOT REPORT to Ed-Fi.

Screenshot of mapping an ed-fi resourceMap the Campus Code to the Ed-Fi Code

Kansas Ed-Fi Resource Preferences

The following provides details on each Resource and the desired preference for proper reporting with the state of Kansas.

Resource Preferences
Grade Levels

The Grade Levels Resource cannot be toggled on or off because multiple resources use to determine grade level information. 


Each Grade Level Name available in the district needs to be mapped to a corresponding Ed-Fi Code.


See the Grade Levels article for more information.
Grade Information
Grades Map the Grade Type Descriptors of Grading Task to the Ed-Fi Code (Semester, Term, Quarter).
Grading Periods Map the Grading Period Descriptor - First Nine Weeks, First Semester, etc.
Schedule Information
Course Offerings No additional configuration is needed.
Sections Map the Educational Environment Descriptors and the Course Level Characteristic Descriptions to the appropriate Ed-Fi Code.
Sessions Map the Term (Q1, Q2, etc.) for each calendar.
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Student Information
School School Associations Map the Enrollment State End Status to the appropriate Ed-Fi Code for Exit Withdraw Type Descriptors.