Editing Common Education Data Standards (CEDS) (section)

=== Align ===
The Align tool enables users to align (or map) their data dictionary (element names, definitions and option sets) to CEDS. The alignment creates a map that can be used with CEDS reports to see how a user's data dictionary aligns with the CEDS standard, or with others in the field. The reports can also help users identify where data elements are missing, or where duplicate collection efforts are occurring within your own systems.

[[File:Screenshot of the CEDS Align Tool.png|alt=Screenshot of the CEDS Align Tool displaying the main features organized by supports that help users build their data maps, use reporting features, and learn the tool.|border|thumb|654x654px|Screenshot of the CEDS Align Tool displaying the main features organized by supports that help users build their data maps, use reporting features, and learn the tool. ]]