This session will provide participants with an overview of New Mexico Vistas, a new school portal providing comprehensive information to families for informed school choices. It celebrates successful schools and identifies those needing additional support, aligned with Every Student Succeeds Act. The portal aims to increase access to equitable educational opportunities and ensure holistic student preparation for college, career, and life, and provides a vast realm of educational information, where facts and figures provide a deeper understanding of a student's proficiency in subjects and areas of improvement. Whether you're a concerned parent, dedicated educator, or curious learner, this exploration will equip you with knowledge to make informed decisions.

By: Dr. Paola Peacock-Villada

Research, Evaluation, and Accountability - Interim Director

Deputy Secretary Amanda DeBell,

& Elisabeth Nixon Peterson 

Priority Schools Bureau - Director

"STARS/NOVA Coordinators are vital members of the data team. Education agencies have begun to move beyond collecting and reporting data for mainly compliance purposes to recognizing the value and utility of cross-sector, longitudinal data for continuous improvement and education equity. This session will show how the data submitted to the PED impacts every level of K-12, postsecondary, and adult education, workforce development and industry.  

From course codes to course alignments, student enrollment and accurately representing the district to ensure proper funding levels, the quality of data entered into a system will greatly affect the quality of the output of that data and, as a result, the appropriate use of that data. STARS course codes improve the consistency, quality, and intentionality of CTE programs of study. District-wide use of student data can be used to drive school improvement, be shared, discussed, and disseminated with school boards, parents, and the community. And ultimately, data in action is used to develop and implement high-quality and equitable career, technical education and work-based learning systems in partnership with workforce demands."

By: Rebecca Galves, MBA

College and Career Readiness Bureau - Data Coordinator

This training session focuses on the intersection of the National School Lunch Program, PED Systems, and Student Information Systems (SIS) at the district and school levels. It addresses the importance of efficiently managing student eligibility for the program and the potential challenges faced by schools and administrators. The training demonstrates how leveraging PED and SIS systems can improve the accuracy and efficiency of student eligibility determination, direct certification, reporting, and data management. Attendees will learn about best practices of integrating these systems into their school's SIS and Nutrition Program, including optimizing infrastructure, implementing eligibility tracking mechanisms, and ensuring compliance with USDA regulations.

Key Topics Covered: 

• Introduction (Brief Overview) to the National School Lunch Program and Student Eligibility (Compliance with Program Regulations and Audit Preparedness)

• New Opportunities in the NOVA Systems Integration

• Overview of SIS/NOVA Eligibility Determination Reporting, Resources and Support for STARS Coordinators and Nutrition Staff 

By: Kate Ullrich

Student Success and Wellness Bureau - Data Coordinator  

& Kristina Fernandez

Senior Warehouse Support Engineer