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In this comprehensive course, we’ll explain the basic functions of Employment Information Systems, or EIS. Each lesson includes a video and accompanying written guide for reference. Each tutorial builds upon the previous one, so we recommend the course is viewed chronologically. This course is suitable for absolute beginners, but is also a wonderful resource for returning staff to use as an EIS refresher.​​​​​

• Lesson #1: Getting Acquainted with EIS

  In Lesson #1, we’ll discuss how to access EIS through ISBE.net and how to log on to the system. We’ll also provide a brief tour of each tab in EIS. This introductory lesson is a perfect place for the novice user to begin.

  • Lesson #1: Getting Acquainted with EIS Video​
    
  • Lesson #1: Getting Acquainted with EIS Written Guide​
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• Lesson #2: Adding an Employee, Position, and Work Location Online

  ​​In Lesson #2, we’ll discuss the most frequently used function of EIS: adding an employee, position, and work location online, using the screens in IWAS. This lesson is helpful for those who need to learn how to enter a single employee or a small handful of employees into EIS.

  • Lesson #2: Adding an Employee, Position, and Work Location Online Video
    
  • Lesson #2: Adding an Employee, Position, and Work Location Online Written Guide
    
    
• Lesson #3: Adding an Employee, Position, and Work Location Using Batch Uploads

  ​​In Lesson #3, we’ll discuss adding an employee, position, and work location using the downloadable Excel batch templates. This technique is useful if your staff is entering large groups of employees at once.

  • Lesson #3: Adding an Employee, Position, and Work Location Using Batch Uploads Video
    
  • Lesson #3: Adding an Employee, Position, and Work Location Using Batch Uploads Written Guide
    
    
• Lesson #4: Adding a Salary Online

  In Lesson #4, we'll explore adding salaries online using IWAS. This function is useful if you have just a few salaries to enter or edit at a time.

  • Lesson #4: Adding a Salary Online Video
    
  • Lesson #4: Adding a Salary Online Written Guide
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• Lesson #5: Adding a Salary Using Batch Uploads

  In Lesson #5, we’ll explore adding salaries using the downloadable Excel batch templates. This technique is useful if your staff is entering large amounts of salaries at once.

  • Lesson #5: Adding a Salary Using Batch Uploads Video
  • Lesson #5: Adding a Salary Using Batch Uploads Written Guide
    
    
• Lesson #6: Edit/Remove/End an Employee Online

  ​​In Lesson #6, we’ll explore editing, ending, and removing an employee online, using the screens in IWAS. This lesson is helpful when you need to edit or end existing records, or remove records that have been entered by mistake.

  • Lesson #6: Edit/Remove/End an Employee Online Video​
    
  • Lesson #6: Edit/Remove/End an Employee Online Written Guide
    
    
• Lession #7: Data Cleanup Using Dashboard and Reports

  In Lesson #7, we’ll explore how to utilize the EIS Dashboard and Reports to make sure your data is accurate prior to submitting to ISBE.

  • Lession #7: Data Cleanup Using Dashboard and Reports Video
    
  • Lession #7: Data Cleanup Using Dashboard and Reports Written Guide