Importing Language Instruction Education Program (LIEP) data from the previous school year in jmc Office is essential to initiate the new school year for LIEP students. By importing this data, you establish the foundation for accurate tracking and reporting of LIEP information. After updating student language instruction education records for the current year, you can make any required status changes and report your students to the state, ensuring successful language learner reporting in jmc.

To begin importing LIEP data, head to Iowa > Import LIEP from Prior Year in jmc Office.

Step One: Click the "Import" button to update LIEP data in the current school year with data from the prior year.

Fun Fact: Clicking the "Import" button will open a preview window where you can see the data that is about to be imported. If data has already been imported you will receive a message stating "No records required updating."

Step Two: Click the “Continue Import" button on the preview window to proceed with the import or click the “Cancel Import” button to return to the previous page.

Helpful Tip: Enter new LIEP records or status changes for the current year after you have completed the import to avoid losing data entered in the current year.