Administrative users can use the Data Loader tool to bulk load data such as key program data, test scores, and more.
Steps
To use the Data Loader:- Log in as administrative user and navigate to Settings > Data Loader.
- Select the desired Import Type. Each import type falls into one of these categories:
- If you don’t yet have a file prepped for import, download the Template for the specified import type. Each template will provide a CSV file that includes the necessary and optional columns that should be included when bulk loading the data.
- If you download a template, you can open the CSV in a spreadsheet (such as Excel or Google Sheets), populate the spreadsheet with the data you would like to import, save the file as a CSV, and use that file for the import.
- Once you have a prepped file to load, after selecting the corresponding import type, click Choose File and select a file from your device to upload.
- Before starting the import, click the blue Preview button. If there are any errors that will cause the import to fail or warnings that will cause specific lines in the import to fail, you will see an Errors or Warnings table.
- Update and fix any issues as necessary. If there are no errors or warnings, you will only see an Info table with a summary of the changes to be made.
- You may need to make updates to the file, save your changes, and re-upload the updated file on the Data Loader page.
- Once you are ready to load the data, click Start Import.
During implementation, districts may decided to load key program data from their prior system into SameGoal, which can:
- Create "stub" documents in SameGoal.
- "Badge" students as participating in Special Programs.
- Set annual review and triennial reevaluation deadlines.
The Scores loader gives admin the ability to bulk load standardized test scores, which then live on a student's Details tab under Test Results and can be automatically populated into documents in SameGoal.
This utility expects test score files downloaded from Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) in their native format. This is not currently available in your state.