These resources support the development of systems that integrate with the WISEdata Ed-Fi API/ODS. The Wisconsin Ed-Fi Vendor Certification process ensures that vendor products comply with the state's regulatory requirements. This documentation is intended for vendors and their application developers working on integrating with the WISEdata Ed-Fi API.The Ed-Fi Alliance, initiated by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, unites educators and technology providers to ensure K-12 systems generate useful insights for student success. The Alliance's Ed-Fi Data Standard and Framework streamline the secure exchange of student information, driven by its open-source community.
WISEdata Ed-Fi Documentation: It isn't just for technical experts
This space is dedicated to all vendors integrating with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI) WISEdata Ed-Fi API, both technical and non-technical. It aims to enhance the collection of required reporting data and supports the integration of educational technology systems with the DPI WISEdata API and WISE applications. Here, you'll find comprehensive guidance on getting started with the Wisconsin DPI, resources for developers, integration testing instructions, documentation for data domains and endpoints, as well as information on projects, release notes, and use cases—all in one place.
- WI DPI WISEdata Ed-Fi Docs - Your resource for Gettings Started, Development & Software Testing, Certification & Integration Testing, Data Domains & Endpoints, What's new for the upcoming school year and more.
- Knowledge Base Articles (KBA) Portal For information about WISEdata Level 1 (L1) and Level (2) errors and LEA communications
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Developers are the ones who will benefit most from joining the Ed-Fi Community. Joining grants access to our technical training, strategic roadmaps, and other resources—The Ed-Fi Alliance also produces events and content for business leaders and administrators.
Read the Technology Provider Playbook to learn about:
- common use cases, and common integration challenges
- best practices for API Integration
- Ed-Fi API Client Developer's Guide and how to troubleshoot Ed-Fi ODS-API Error Responses
- Need more support? Login to the Ed-Fi Community! (NOTE:You mustjoin the Ed-Fi Community in order to log in)
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