Research: Topics: Education: SED Education Data

State Education Department (SED) Primary and Secondary Education Data

Basic Educational Data System (BEDS)
Institutional Master File

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Table of Contents

• Data Abstract
• How to Use this Manual
  1. Basic Educational Data System
  2. Institutional Master File
     1. Master File Publications
     2. Data Collection
     3. Arrangement and Description
     4. Code Book Sample
  3. Access and Terms of Availability
  4. Reference and Access Services
• Appendices A-C. File Layouts/Codebooks
• Appendix D. Data Collection Form Samples

Please note:

• You can download copies of the annual data files from the State Archives ftp site.
• The data collection forms in Appendix D cannot be downloaded. They are available only in paper copies and must be ordered from the State Archives.
• If you cannot access the files, please contact archinfo@mail.nysed.gov

Records in the State Archives may be used at the Archives' research room. For further information please contact Research Assistance.