EDX PHASE 3 COMING IN EARLY 2026 Starting in early 2026, graduation records and achievement data collection (currently known as "TRAX") will move to the Education Data Exchange (EDX) platform. This means that EDX will fully replace the School Secure Web (SSW), consolidating student collections into a single platform. What is included in Phase 3? * Replacing SSW: TRAX/Graduation data collection will move to the EDX platform * User interface: Easy to find reports for error detection and graduation status * User roles: New "view-only" role so counsellors and staff supporting graduation can view student TVR and transcript records What can you do to prepare for this upcoming change? 1. Review Graduation Data Specifications A draft version of the new Graduation Data Collection Specifications<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/kindergarten-to-grade-12/exams/trax_data_transfer_specifications_draft.pdf> is now available for review. These specifications will replace the current<https://www2.gov.bc.ca/trax> TRAX Data Transfer specifications at go-live. Note: DEM, CRS, and XAM files remain unchanged. However, TRAX performed extensive up behind the scenes data clean-up; EDX will encourage more school-level corrections to improve data transparency. 1. Ensure files comply with new specifications (non-MyEd BC schools only) Schools not using MyEducation BC should review the specifications to ensure their files comply. Without alignment to the core specs, they may experience an increase in data errors. 1. Assign New Roles Ensure appropriate staff are added to EDX with Graduation Administrator or View Only roles. Find the Account Management Instructions on the EDX training SharePoint Site<https://bcgov.sharepoint.com/sites/ECC-EDX-Training?xsdata=MDV8MDJ8dHJheC51cGRhdGVzQGxpc3RzLmVkdWMuZ292LmJjLmNhfGQ1NzJlMTY4MTQ0MzQwOTg5OTBmMDhkZTM2ODU0Yzg3fDZmZGI1MjAwM2QwZDRhOGFiMDM2ZDM2ODVlMzU5YWRjfDB8MHw2MzkwMDgxNDMyODgyNzY3MTV8VW5rbm93bnxUV0ZwYkdac2IzZDhleUpGYlhCMGVVMWhjR2tpT25SeWRXVXNJbFlpT2lJd0xqQXVNREF3TUNJc0lsQWlPaUpYYVc0ek1pSXNJa0ZPSWpvaVRXRnBiQ0lzSWxkVUlqb3lmUT09fDB8fHw%3d&sdata=TWpKV3lUa2NEOS9va1c4OVRqV2ZyeTdSV3E0ZHpLZlFhRS9hL2lURWpHaz0%3d>. 1. Participate in Training Visit and subscribe to the EDX Info Hub<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.bc.ca%2Feducationdataexchange&data=05%7C02%7Ctrax.updates%40lists.educ.gov.bc.ca%7Cd572e16814434098990f08de36854c87%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639008143288317509%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=i6v8ZyQs%2F6uTw%2BLJlp6%2FGPDCzueOoONxFkvp0YK%2FmQs%3D&reserved=0> for updates to stay informed about upcoming training opportunities, updated support materials, and implementation timelines. Questions? For the EDX platform, email EducationDataExchange@gov.bc.ca<mailto:EducationDataExchange@gov.bc.ca> For TRAX data transfer and specifications, email TRAX.Support@gov.bc.ca<mailto:TRAX.Support@gov.bc.ca> ________________________________ Please encourage other appropriate school staff to subscribe to the TRAX Updates mailing list. The TRAX Updates mailing list is the primary means of Ministry to school communication relating to data collection, graduation assessment administration and student transcripts. Subscribe to TRAX Updates<https://lists.educ.gov.bc.ca/list/trax.updates.lists.educ.gov.bc.ca> | Visit TRAX Updates List Page<https://lists.educ.gov.bc.ca/empathy/list/trax.updates.lists.educ.gov.bc.ca>