Why is it important to keep the WSLS data base complete and current?
If WSLS data base records are complete and accurate, then the automated matching process will be more efficient and identifying the transferring student in the list of possible matches will be easier for districts and schools. Schools and districts are strongly encouraged to provide as much optional data about as many students as possible and to update data as necessary to facilitate the matching process. If this is done, then schools can better account for students who are highly mobile, more readily exchange student records, and respond more quickly to student needs. If the data base is not current, or if the data are inaccurate or incomplete, then the system will be less efficient and students are more likely to have more than one WSN. Timely submission of exit dates are especially important to facilitate WSN system processing of movements to new schools. Students with more than one WSN will be associated with more than one enrollment record, increasing the likelihood that students
