eScholar Releases eScholar Location ID

By AIT News Desk On Jul 31, 2020

eScholar Location ID delivers a platform for uniquely identifying an entity across time, operational usage or source, and enables the exchange of location data across systems

eScholar, the leading provider of education data solutions, announced the launch of a new application, eScholar Location ID. eScholar Location ID is a flexible solution designed to generate a universal location identifier for distinct locations. his identifier ensures identifiers are not duplicated across sources or time and enables longitudinal and transactional analysis. With a robust matching engine composed of proven algorithms, the process of assigning unique IDs and matching locations to already existing identifiers is accurate and streamlined.

Benefits include:

Quick verification of services and programs provided by location
Simplified record keeping
Flexibility for assigning IDs for hierarchies of locations
Enhanced secure data sharing and reporting among agencies
Assistance in identifying previously undetected issues with specific entities

One use case for identifying previously undetected issues, eScholar Location ID can identify providers that may have had a business name change or had previously revoked licenses. For example, a daycare provider may have had its license revoked due to site violations. Without eScholar Location ID, it previously could re-open under a new license and business name in the same location. With eScholar Location ID, state agencies can now match the provider with its old Location ID.

Andrea Hartman, eScholar’s Director of Product Management, led the design and delivery of the application after learning about the need from the State of Louisiana.

“Using our matching engine, states can assign IDs to locations and can then group and manage these entities,” says Ms. Hartman.

“We spent a lot of time creating a user-friendly dashboard that will allow access of data like facility type, programs, start and end date of programs, and range of grades served.”

eScholar Location ID is currently on version 2.0 and now includes an updated interface that allows users to add a location and resolve near matches. This solution is available as an integrated module to eScholar Uniq-ID®, eScholar’s unique identification product, or installed as a stand-alone solution.