KEDS CSV Upload

The KEDS CSV Upload page provides information, guides, templates and technical documents on how to upload data to KEDS using a CSV file upload process. The KEDS CSV process is to be used only by Organizations/Schools that do NOT have a SIS for use and have prior authorization from KSDE. 

 

KEDS CSV Data Submission User Guide

The KEDS CSV Data Submission User Guide is designed to help users successfully prepare and complete the CSV template files used to import data into the KEDS ODS through the Postman Collection Runner. Whether you are entering student information, enrollment records, course data, assessments, attendance, or other Ed-Fi resources, this guide provides clear instructions for completing each CSV template accurately and consistently. No prior knowledge of APIs, JSON, or Ed-Fi data structures is required to use this guide.

Throughout this document, you will learn the formatting rules, data entry requirements, and best practices for completing each CSV template. Step-by-step examples demonstrate how to enter required and optional fields, how to provide multiple values when supported. Following the guidance in this document will help minimize validation errors, improve data quality, and ensure successful imports into the Ed-Fi system.

 

KEDS CSV Data Submission Technical Reference Guide

The KEDS CSV Data Submission Technical Reference Guide is intended for technical staff responsible for configuring, maintaining, and supporting the KEDS data integration process. It serves as a comprehensive reference for the Postman pre-request scripts, JSON payload structures, CSV templates, and resource-specific requirements used to import data into the KEDS ODS. Each chapter focuses on a specific Ed-Fi resource and provides detailed information about the required and optional fields, supported data types, example CSV values, generated JSON payloads, common validation errors, and recommended best practices.

This document is designed to complement the KEDS CSV Data Submission User Guide by providing a deeper understanding of how data entered into the CSV templates is transformed into the JSON requests submitted to the Ed-Fi API. It is intended for developers, application administrators, database administrators, data integration specialists, and technical support staff who are responsible for implementing, troubleshooting, or enhancing the import process. By using this guide, technical users can more easily validate data, diagnose import failures, understand resource relationships, and maintain a consistent and reliable Ed-Fi integration across all supported resources.

 

KEDS CSV Data Submission Template Files

The CSV template files have been developed to provide a standardized and user-friendly method for importing data into the KEDS ODS using the Postman Collection Runner. Each template corresponds to a specific Ed-Fi resource and contains the required column headers expected by the associated Postman pre-request script. By using these templates, users can enter data in a familiar spreadsheet format while the import process automatically converts the information into the JSON payloads required by the KEDS API.

The templates are designed to promote consistency, reduce data entry errors, and simplify the preparation of large data imports. Each template includes only the fields supported by its corresponding resource and follows a consistent naming convention across all resources. When completed according to the guidance provided in the KEDS CSV Data Submission User Guide, these templates allow both technical and non-technical users to efficiently prepare, validate, and submit data while minimizing formatting issues and API validation errors during the import process.