Homeless Data Online Collection System

All local education agencies receiving funding through the American Recovery and Relief Act (ARRA) or Texas Support for Homeless Education Program (TEXSHEP) must collect certain categories of demographic and academic information from their students. Region XIII has developed a new product which assists school districts struggling with data management difficulties, our Homeless Data Online Collection System (HDOCS). HDOCS allows student‐level data entry on multiple areas of information, including designators requested by the latest Student Residency Questionnaire (SRQ). Online management allows any user with internet access to input data. Designed for use by both professional homeless liaisons and general school district or charter school personnel, HDOCS requires no special training. Authorized users can generate, view, delete, and download Excel files of aggregated data, including the No Child Left Behind required information.