The National Reporting System (NRS) has developed online courses that adult education programs can
take to learn and gain clarification on NRS requirements and strategies on how to improve NRS data
quality and use. These training courses are designed to explain NRS and to assist trainees in improving
the quality of the NRS data in their local programs. Trainees must take enough Online Courses to acquire
a maximum of six (6) hours of CORE credit. This CORE can be repeated every three years by selecting
from the list of available online courses. For additional information regarding this online professional
development opportunity, contact Louise Miller @ louise@wvabe.org
FORMAT: Training is delivered via a series of online readings, assignments, and/or quizzes over the
Web. Trainees work independently at their own pace based on instructions included in each course’s
Web training materials.
TIME REQUIRED: There are several different NRS online training opportunities available that include
numerous courses that cover NRS basics, improving NRS data quality, and effectively using NRS data.
An approved list of NRS online courses for NRS4U CORE credit is listed below.
GETTING STARTED: Because there are a variety of courses, NRS recommends that you complete the
NRS Self-Evaluation Form, a short series of questions that takes no longer than five (5) minutes to
complete. This form helps evaluate your knowledge of NRS and offers a recommended course of study,
review, or training via the NRS online training system. It is not required that you complete the NRS SelfEvaluation Form, if you know there are areas in which you, or your program, needs assistance, review the
list of approved NRS Online Courses and complete those that are appropriate. You may even want to
discuss which courses you should select with your local county administrator, Regional Coordinator, or
feel free to give Louise Miller a call for a recommendation. However, FIRST, it is necessary to set up an
online training account so that you can maintain your responses on your form, update your recommended
courses and view your training progress.
Set up Online Training Account - http://www.nrsonline.org/new_login.html
Complete Self-Evaluation Form (optional) http://www.nrsonline.org/login.html?ref=/training/recommend_courses.html
Trainees must take enough Online Courses to acquire a minimum of six (6) hours of CORE credit. This
CORE can be repeated every three years by selecting from the list of available online courses. If taken
prior to the three years, elective credit will be awarded. To receive CORE and/or Elective Credit, print, or
save as a pdf, the last page of the Online Course, indicating you have completed the specified course(s).
Mail, or email, this page(s), along with the “Request for NRS4U CORE Credit” form to:
Attention: Louise Miller
WVABE Technology Coordinator
RESA 1, 400 Neville Street, Beckley, WV 25801
louise@wvabe.org
FAX: 304-256-4683
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Trainees must take enough NRS4U Online Courses to acquire a minimum of six (6) hours of credit from
the approved NRS4U approved list. This CORE can be repeated every three years by selecting from the
list of available online courses. If taken prior to the three years, elective credit will be awarded. To
receive CORE and/or Elective Credit, print, or save as a pdf, the last page of the Online Course
[Certificate(s) of Completion], indicating you have completed the specified course(s). Send those and this
completed “Request for NRS4U PD Credit” to:
Attention: Louise Miller
WVABE Technology Coordinator
RESA 1, 400 Neville Street, Beckley, WV 25801
louise@wvabe.org
FAX: 304-256-4683
PLEASE PRINT – Complete all information as it appears in AEMIS. If you would like your information
changed in AEMIS, please take the time to update your profile the next time you login to AEMIS.
Name:______________________________________________________________________________
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Middle
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Email____________________@_______________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________
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Street
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City
WV
Zip
Work Phone (
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For RESA 1 Office Use ONLY
What is the NRS?
Data Quality Guide Training Courses
NRS Data Flow
Using NRS Data
Scenarios
Data Use Guide Training Courses
Learning to be an NRS Data Detective
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Approved NRS4U Online Course
Available
CORE
Credit
What is the NRS?
Data Quality Guide Training Courses
Part 1. Introduction and Overview
Part II. Quality Data: Why Good Data Matter
Part III. The Data Collection Process
NOTE: Describe your program’s data collection process beginning at student intake
through submission to the state (AEMIS). Describe how data is collected at each point at
the local level, how data is collected, entered into AEMIS, and checked for errors. How
are reports reviewed on a monthly basis? Are reports reviewed on a monthly basis?
What reports are reviewed on a monthly basis? What reports are reviewed on a quarterly
basis? What reports are periodically reviewed and why?
Part IV. Collecting NRS Outcome Measures
 Assessment: Measuring Educational Gain
NOTE: Take the Comprehensive Path
1 hour
4 hours
NOTE: Submit
a certificate of
completion for
each of the
four (4) parts
of the course
in order to
receive four
(4) hours of inservice credit.

Intake and Goal Setting
NOTE: Take the Comprehensive Path
NRS Data Flow
Using NRS Data
Half hour
Half hour
Scenarios
2 hours

Scenario 1: Professional Development, Instructor Time and Instructor Status
NOTE: It’s recommended that you print the tables throughout the scenarios in order
to complete the questions for “Scenario 1 Quiz.”

Scenario 2: Monitoring Student Educational Levels to Meet Performance
Standards
NOTE: It’s recommended that you print the tables throughout the scenarios in order
to complete the questions for “Scenario 2 Quiz.”

Scenario 3: Understanding Student Retention
NOTE: It’s recommended that you print the tables throughout the scenarios in order
NOTE: Submit
a certificate of
completion for
each of the
four (4) parts
of the course
in order to
receive two (2)
hours of inservice credit.
to complete the questions for “Scenario 3 Quiz.”

Scenario 4: The Impact of Mandatory Students
NOTE: It’s recommended that you print the tables throughout the scenarios in order
to complete the questions for “Scenario 4 Quiz.”
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Data Use Guide Training Courses
 Part 1: Introduction – A Model for Using Data for Program Management and
Improvement
 Part 2: Identifying Issues and Problems
 Part 3: Developing Measurable Questions
 Part 4: Develop an Analysis Plan
 Part 5: Analyze and Interpret Data
 Part 6: Develop a Plan for Change
 Part 7: Implement Change
 Part 8: Evaluate the Change
Learning to be an NRS Data Detective
NOTE: This course requires the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
 Part 1: Learning to be an NRS Data Detective – Introduction
NOTE: You will be asked to download materials needed to complete Parts 4, 5 and
6 of this course during this section. Download the materials for “Data Detective Tools
for Investigating Classroom Data.”
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Part 2: Foundation Elements: Data Collection
Part 3: Foundational Elements: Data System
Part 4: Policies and Procedures: Assessment
Part 5: Policies and Procedures: Goal Setting
Part 6: Policies and Procedures: Follow-up Measures
Part 7: Conclusion: Translating Detective Work into Action
4 hours
NOTE: Submit
a certificate of
completion for
each of the
eight (8) parts
of the course
in order to
receive four
(4) hours of inservice credit.
6 hours
NOTE: Submit
a certificate of
completion for
each of the six
(6) parts of the
course in
order to
receive six (6)
hours of inservice credit.
Example of a completed course page:
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