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Overview of the Electronic Personnel Master File (ePMF)

Staff Collection

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Personnel Master File (PMF) DataBackground

PMF data is the instructional (teaching) portion of the BEDS collection.

It has been collected from teaching and non-teaching staff since the 1960s.

2014-15 is the first year the data will be collected electronically from teaching staff. As such, no teacher bubble forms (green or brown) were sent to school districts, charter schools or BOCES this year.

In 2014-15, non-teaching staff data (for administrators, counselors, etc.) will still be collected on pink or blue bubble forms.

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Collection of Personnel Master File (PMF) Data

The new electronic Personnel Master File (ePMF) system collects data submitted by teachers concerning the assignments they teach, grade level, their years of experience, and more. Each teacher completes an ePMF form per district.

Accessing the ePMF form is done through the TAA Teacher Authorization and Authentication (TAA) system. It is recommended that you use either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to access the form. For assistance with username and password information related to TAA, visit the following page: http://eservices.nysed.gov/taa/

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Collection of Personnel Master File (PMF) DataePMF Timeline 2014-15

September 2014Districts can begin loading Staff Snapshot data using either the 2013-14 or 2014-15 template formats. Staff Snapshot data are needed for ePMF form creation.

October 2014The online application, ePMF, will be available at: https://eservices.nysed.gov/taa/ It will be available to teachers with Staff Snapshot records loaded to L2 of the Student Information Repository System (SIRS) and active TAA accounts on October 1, 2014.

January 2015The State Education Department will leave the ePMF application open to teachers until January 15, 2015. Superintendents and charter school leaders may require teachers to have their data in sooner. Superintendents will be able to review, correct and certify their teacher data until January 31, 2015.

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Collection of Personnel Master File (PMF) Data ePMF Form Dependencies – Active TAA Accounts and Staff Snapshot Data

Having an active TAA account is necessary for completing the ePMF Form. TAA is the same system/login page used for Teacher-Student Roster Verification (TSRV). The same username and password is used for TSRV and ePMF.

PINS are generated for teachers who do not have active TAA accounts after school districts, charter schools and BOCES submit Staff Snapshot data to Level 2.

When teachers without TAA accounts are identified as working in a particular district, the NYSED will send the PINs to that district.

The school district will provide teachers with their PINs.

The PINS will allow teachers to create accounts used for ePMF and TSRV purposes.

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Collection of Personnel Master File (PMF) Data The Teacher Log-in Page

https://eservices.nysed.gov/taa/

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Collection of Personnel Master File (PMF) DataThe TAA Landing Page

Once logged in to TAA, the landing page affords teachers the ability to view their TSRV reports and complete and review their PMF data.

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Collection of Personnel Master File (PMF) Data The ePMF Form

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Adding Assignments

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Collection of Personnel Master File (PMF) DataThe ePMF Form – Choosing Assignments

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Collection of Personnel Master File (PMF) DataSaving and Submitting Your ePMF Form

All ePMF forms can be saved when clicking the "Save" button at the bottom of the form. If you are uncertain about some of the information you have entered and need to return to the form, click “Save.” You will have to return to it later and choose “Save + Submit” to finalize your selections.

If the information is complete and accurate, click “Save + Submit.” You will not be able to edit the form after you submit it. Your superintendent will then be able to review and edit the data as needed before submitting it to the New York State Education Department.

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Collection of Personnel Master File (PMF) DataSaving and Submitting Your ePMF Form

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Collection of Personnel Master File (PMF) Data Administrator Review And Certification of PMF Data

On January 15th, 2015, the ePMF access for teachers will be locked down, preventing additional data entries.

The Superintendent may impose a shorter timeline, requiring teachers to enter all their data sooner.

During the ePMF collection period (beginning on BEDS Day-October 1, 2014-and ending on January 31th, 2015), superintendents and those individuals entitled by the superintendents to have access to the “Personnel Master File” through SEDDAS (State Education Department Delegated Account System) will be able to review and correct PMF data.

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Collection of Personnel Master File (PMF) Data Administrator Review and Certification of PMF Data

Districts should determine who will be charged with reviewing the information collected via ePMF. To allow district administrators the ability to assist teachers in TAA account creation and TSRV and ePMF review, the TAA administrator application will provide two SEDDAS entitlements:

1. TAA/TSRV - This role allows administrators to view TAA account creation progress, view basic roster data, deactivate TAA accounts for certain users, and view the submission status of ePMF.

2. TAA/TSRV/ePMF - This role entitles users to everything in role 1 as well as the ability to review and edit ePMF data for staff they oversee.

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Collection of Personnel Master File (PMF) DataAdministrator Review and Certification of PMF Data

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Collection of Personnel Master File (PMF) Data Additional Resources

NYSED IRS Web page: Collection of Personnel Master File (PMF) Data: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/beds/2014/PMF/home.html

Administration Manual. Educational Personnel Data Form & ePMF User Guide for Teachers

Administration Manual. Educational Personnel Data Form for Non-Teaching Staff;

Personal Identification Numbers (PINS) & Creating a TAA Account

NYSED IRS Web page for Teacher-Student Roster Verification Report and TAA Account Information: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/irs/teacher/

NYSED Web page for SEDDAS - SED Delegated Account System: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/seddas/seddashome.html

NYS Education Dept. Office of Information and Reporting Services. 2014