Staff Automated Reporting (STAR)
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 122A.40, subdivision 3(b) states that a school district must annually report to the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) all new teacher hires and terminations, including layoffs... and the reasons for all teacher resignations and requested leaves of absence. Districts accomplish this through their Staff Automated Report (STAR) submission. Districts use their EDIAM account to access STAR web edit system to submit their information.
Enter the STAR Web Edit System.
SY20205-2026 Dates of Note
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025: STAR opens for submissions
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025: Snapshot Date. The Snapshot Date is not the date STAR is due.
- Friday, November 14, 2025: STAR closes for submissions
NEWS for SY25-26
SY25-26 New Licenses and Assignments for STAR contains Assignment code for READ Act Literacy Lead
Watch a video overview of what is new in STAR this year. Includes information about reporting the READ Act Literacy Lead. Duration 13:26
Documents currently featured on this page are still valid. In the coming days newly reconfigured documents will be published as they are made accessible. Reconfigured in the sense that the totality of guidance information is unchanged; however, it will be synthesized to make navigation easier for users.
Licensure Compliance and Guidance:
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Licensure Guidance Manual information in this document is still valid
STAR Documents:
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SY2025-2026 STAR Getting Started Primer This newly created document was developed specifically to assist those new to STAR-related duties to know how to get started.
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Assignment Licensure Table This document is still valid, new codes for SY25-26 can be found in the SY25-26 New Licenses and Assignments for STAR document.
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STAR Coding Manual the information in this document is still valid.
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STAR Technical System Manual the information in this document is still valid.
STAR Training:
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SY26 STAR Working Sessions Schedule Drop-in sessions where STAR Coordinators can ask questions and get assistance with STAR submissions in real time.
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STAR Recorded Training Sessions from SY2024-2025 Presentations on various aspects of STAR. Watch recordings at times that work for your schedule.
STAR Forms and Additional Documents:
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All name changes must be initiated by the individual license holder via their Educators Online access. Refer to the, "Updating my Name or Contact Information" document for guidance. Updating My Name or Contact Information