Student October

1. Download and complete the applicable exception request spreadsheet.
   • Reminder: exception request templates have multiple tabs depending on the type of request.
2. Save the completed request, renaming the file to a unique name.
   • Example: OCT_Exception_10-5-26
3. Upload the completed exception request to your LEA's student Syncplicity folder, using the applicable collection subfolder.
   • Folder Naming Convention: LEA Code - LEA NAME - Student
   • Subfolder for Student Attendance Requests: OCT 2026-2027
4. Email StudentOctober@cde.state.co.us  to notify the collection leads a request is ready for review. Include your LEA code, type of exception (OCT) and "Exception Request" in the subject line of the email.
   • Email Subject Example: 0000 OCT Exception Request

Printable Exception Request Directions (PDF)

Exception Request Template (XLS)

The ML Exception Request Template spreadsheet is required for all ML exception requests. The additional documentation mentioned below is only used for request situations that ask for this information to support the request.

Multilingual Leaner (English Learner) Exception Request Template (XLS)

Note: This template may be used for DEM file ML exceptions or snapshot level exceptions.

Additional Documentation: 

This form is used to request a change in a student's ML coding sequence when they have 2+ years of ML reporting history in Colorado. This form must accompany a complete ML exception request template.

ML Sequence Change Request Form (DOC)

ML Sequence Change Request Form (PDF)

Recordings and slides from completed training events will be posted as trainings are completed.

Data Pipeline Training (9/2/2026)

• 9/2/2026, 10:00-11:00am Data Pipeline, Registration
• Data Pipeline Training Slides (PPT)
• Data Pipeline Training Recording

New Respondents (9/8/2026)

• 9/8/2026, 1:00-2:00pm, New Respondents Registration
• New Respondents Slides (PPT)
• New Respondents Recording

Multilingual Learners (9/10/2026)

• 9/10/2026, 11:00am-12:00pm, Multilingual Learners, Registration
• Multilingual Learners Slides (PPT)
• Multilingual Learners Recording

Veteran Respondents (9/16/2026)

• 9/16/2026, 11:30-12:30pm, Veteran Respondents, Registration
• Veteran Respondents Slides (PPT)
• Veteran Respondents Recording

Postsecondary Program Coding (9/17/2026)

• 9/17/2026, 11:00-12:00pm, Postsecondary Program Coding, Registration
• Postsecondary Program Coding Slides (PPT)
• Postsecondary Program Coding Recording

Mid-Collection Office Hours (10/14/2026)

• 10/14/2026, 1:00-2:00pm, Mid-Collection Office Hours, Registration
• Mid-Collection Office Hours Slides (PPT)
• Mid-Collection Office Hours Recording

Data Validation and COGNOS Reports (10/27/2026)

• 10/27/2026, 1:00-2:00pm, Data Validation and COGNOS Reports, Registration
• Data Validation and COGNOS Reports Slides (PPT)
• Data Validation and COGNOS Reports Recording

Data Pipeline Duplicate Process and Submission (10/29/2026)

• 10/29/2026, 11:00-12:00pm, Data Pipeline Duplicate Process and Submission, Registration
• Duplicate Process and Submission Slides (PPT)
• Duplicate Process and Submission Recording

• Data Pipeline Training Slides (PPT)
• ​New Respondent Training Slides (PPT)
• Multilingual Learner Training Slides (PPT)
• Veteran Respondent Training Slides (PPT)
• ​Postsecondary Program Coding Training Slides (PPT)
• Data Pipeline Duplicate Process and Submission (PPT)

Exceptions Short Byte (PPT) 

Duplicate Process Short Byte (PPT) 
Duplicate Process Short Byte Recording 

Free and Reduced Lunch Short Byte (PPT) 
FRL Short Byte Recording 

Home Based Students Short Byte (PPT) 
Home Based Short Byte Recording 

Non-School Program Short Byte (PPT) 
Non-School Program Short Byte Recording 

Pupil Attendance Information Short Byte (PPT) 
Pupil Attendance Information Short Byte Recording 

Title I Short Byte (PPT) 
Title I Short Byte Recording