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Fall Basic Education Data Survey (BEDS) collects a variety of information from public districts, area education agencies (AEAs) and nonpublic schools. Nonpublic building forms are dependent upon accreditation type and if the schools submit data via Student Reporting in Iowa.
Important tips:
- Mouse over “District” or “Building” to see form titles then click on form titles to open. AEAs will find the professional development form under “District”.
- Always click the ‘Save’ button!! If data is required (in some cases, zeros have been prepopulated into fields), you will not see the ‘Save’ button on the page until answers are provided for all questions on the form.
- Use the reference manual for specific form information and instructions.
Important Date to Remember
October 30: Deadline for Fall BEDS
Reporting Requirements By Entity
| Fall BEDS Name | Public Districts |
Public Buildings K-3) |
State Accredited |
Independently Accredited Nonpublic Buildings |
AEAs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Development | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Immigrants | No | No | Yes* | Yes | No |
| English Learner Student Count | No | No | Yes* | Yes | No |
| Student Enrollment | No | No | Yes* | Yes | No |
| Kindergarten Programs | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Biliteracy Seal Participation | Yes** | No | Yes** | Yes** | No |
* State accredited non-public entities that do not use SRI to report data will be required to fill out the Fall BEDS forms for immigrants, EL student count, and student enrollment.
** Only school that serve high school students will possibly participate in this program.
Documentation
2023-2024 Fall BEDS Reference Manual