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Heartland - EMIS Open Lab # **EMIS Open Lab** *Innovating Education Data Together* The **EMIS Open Lab** is a forward-thinking learning and development initiative designed to **train, mentor, and empower the next generation of Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) professionals**. Through a blend of **hands-on practice, expert guidance, and collaborative exploration**, participants gain the skills and confidence needed to drive data-informed decisions in education. ### 🌟 What We Offer * **Practical Training** – Work with real-world EMIS case studies and district-level projects. * **Technical Skills Development** – Learn best practices in data collection, validation, reporting, and analysis. * **Collaboration & Networking** – Connect with seasoned EMIS leaders and peers across districts. * **Innovative Solutions** – Explore new tools, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of education data management. ### 👩‍💻 Who Should Join? Whether you’re: * A **beginner** building foundational skills, or * An **experienced professional** looking to refine expertise, …the EMIS Open Lab provides the **resources, mentorship, and community** to help you thrive in education data systems.
December 16, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
EMIS
eFP - W2 Wizardry: Prep, Print, and File Like a Pro This session walks through what to do once W2s are complete. It includes unhiding W2s in EAC, submitting federal, state, and local electronic files, printing or scheduling W2s, updating W2 parameters for the new year, and reviewing key items like STRS settings and report year so the district is ready for the first January payroll.
December 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM ET
Fiscal Services
eFP - Wrap It Up: Year-End 1099 Prep & New Year Kickoff This session covers the final steps required to finish the calendar year in FAM. You’ll learn how to enter outside 1099 payments, run vendor history and 1099 edit reports, complete both required backups, clear 1099 amounts, change the system period to January, and safely begin new-year AP and receipt activity after the rollover.
December 16, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Fiscal Services