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• Update OEDS Contact Information and Identify Points of Contact

Update OEDS Contact Information and Identify Points of Contact

The following appeared in the Special 2022-2023 Back-to-School EdConnection Issue. We are reprinting it here to ensure that EMIS coordinators also receive this contact information update reminder.

Looking for the best way to get critical updates and timely information from the Department? The Ohio Educational Directory System (OEDS) is a database of self-reported contact information for school districts, community schools, nonpublic schools, educational service centers and other educational organizations. The Department uses the information in the system to send important communications to school and district staff members throughout the year. The start of the school year is the perfect time to make sure contact information is correct and points of contact are identified in the system.

Each staff member listed in OEDS must have a valid email address marked as "Primary" to receive critical communications. Those with the role of OEDS Organization Administrator can update staff members’ contact information for their organizations by logging in to their OH|ID portal accounts. Those who are not OEDS Organization Administrators can follow these instructions to update their own contact information.