MARSS Deadlines
EOY FY26 Reporting
Submission:
Used for: Providing assessment vendors updated student information for test administration and test results
The first mandatory submission:
Thursday, March 12th: Files due to RMIC
Thursday, March 19th: Files due to MDE
** If you have Region 1 upload your files, please submit them by the due to RMIC date. This will ensure there is time to run an edit, send and receive a release, and upload to MDE. Unfortunately if you wait until the MDE deadline we are unable to guarantee your files will be uploaded in time.
Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday, February 10th @ 2:00pm: Synergy User Group Meeting hosted by Kari Johnson at MDE. You can now register for these webinars on the MDE Calendar. Please pass this information on to others that would benefit from attending. Click Here to register.
*The registration deadline is Monday, February 9th
Wednesday, February 25th @ 2:00pm: Edupoint State Reporting call. A link for the call will be sent out via email closer to the date. *There was a time mix up with the scheduling of the January State Reporting Call on January 28th. If you would like help accessing the recording in the DLP, please reach out to synergy@region1.k12.mn.us.
Early Education Reminder
Now is a good time to work on Early Education data. Take advantage of the upcoming break in MARSS deadlines to review your Early Education Dynamic Reports in the EDVP to ensure that data is reported via Ed-Fi the way you expect. Keep in mind that unlike the MARSS reports, the EDVP reports have delayed updates. Follow the Early Education document in Synergy Help under State Reporting > Region 1 Reporting Guides. Work through any data entry and cleanup now that the weather is cooler, so you have less to do when summer is calling your name!
Ed-Fi Mass Processes in Synergy Document Updated
The Region 1 Ed-Fi Mass Processes document in Help has been updated. Using suggestions from our conference in October, along with additional findings, this document has been improved and now has a new January 2026 timestamp. Now included are sections on how to read the guide and a summary for reporting collections.
However, it is still considered a DRAFT, so please send any suggestions on what would make this document better for you!
MARSS 21 Error and Warning Messages
It's easy to forget about basics when you're zoomed in on the finer details. This is a reminder to run the MARSS 21 Error and Warning Messages report under your MARSS Local Secure Reports. The MARSS 21 lists all of the different errors and warnings you see when reviewing the MARSS 08 Error Report, but with more detail.
You can run the report to see everything in PDF form. It can be saved for reference or even printed out for the notetakers out there. You can also click Download in the upper right to save it as a spreadsheet.
Use this report when you're working on your MARSS errors for more detail on why you may be receiving a certain error.
Ed-Fi Myths Debunked
Myth: You are all alone to work on your Ed-Fi data.
FALSE: We are here to help you! It may seem like you are the only one, but we don't want you to feel that way. The people at MDE want you to succeed, and we do too (I promise)! Please reach out if you feel stuck or alone. We are working hard on getting you more resources, more information, and more help. Even if that is just emotional support. Ed-Fi has rocked the boat, and we want to help you grow your sea legs! Email synergy@region1.k12.mn.us.