PEIMS: Who, What, Where, When and Why

Why is PEIMS Accuracy Important? The Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) consists of four mandatory yearly data submissions. These submissions encompass most data requested and received by TEA about public education for all school districts in the state of Texas. Confirming the accuracy of your district’s PEIMS data is critical to ensuring that you … Read More

Mid-Year PEIMS Submission

Mid-Year PEIMS Submission The Mid-Year PEIMS submission is due to TEA January 28, 2021.  This collection consists solely of financial data from your charter’s prior fiscal year, FY ending June 30 or August 31.  Reviewed in comparison with the Annual Financial Report, (AFR), the data collected is used by TEA for compliance monitoring.  In fact, … Read More

Full-Day Prekindergarten Waiver

Do your schools currently offer half-day prekindergarten (PK)? Are you aware that full-day PK for eligible four-year-olds was required starting in 2019-20? If your Charter District currently offers a half-day program, an exemption (waiver) must be submitted by March 2, 2020. Several steps must be completed prior to applying for this waiver, and CSS has … Read More