Technology Providers - Implementation Playbook
Welcome to the Playbook
Welcome to the Ed-Fi playbook for technology providers in the K–12 ecosystem! This information is intended to help you understand the major aspects of building data system integrations using the Ed-Fi Data Standard.
There are two intended audiences for the this playbook:
- The first three sections are for anyone who works at a K–12 technology company interested in Ed-Fi.
- The remaining sections are for software developers (though business analysts may find them helpful too).
Ed-Fi Academy Content
If you haven’t already completed:
We recommend these resources for those very new to Ed-Fi - they will assist in digesting the information presented in the playbook.
Playbook Content
Section 1: Technology Providers - Project Planning
- Overview of Ed-Fi Standards and Technology
- Why Support the Ed-Fi Data Standard?
- Technology Provider Ed-Fi Journey
- What Does it Mean to Build an Ed-Fi Integration?
Section 2: Technology Providers - Data Governance
Section 3: Technology Providers - Implementation
- Common Integration Challenges
- Getting Started with APIs
- Ed-Fi API Fundamentals
- Technology Partner - Implementation
- Ed-Fi API Integration Architecture for Data Providers
- Best Practices - API Integration
- Best Practices - UI/UX
Section 4: Technology Providers - Support
- SDKs and Development APIs
- Ed-Fi Credentialing
- Ed-Fi Badge Program
- Technology Versions and Roadmaps
- Community and Governance
Section 5: Specifics by Provider Type