1. Step by Step Directions to Complete the ePMF (electronic Personnel Master File)
Or: Online BEDS Forms

2. All data entered is as of
BEDS Day: October 7, 2015

3. Before logging in, you will need:
Username & Password (same as Teacher-Student Roster Verification Process)
Current salary
Roster lists as of BEDS Day (10/7/15) or
If you completed the “ePMF Teacher Checklist” you received via , that has everything you need!

4. https://eservices.nysed.gov/taa
ePMF Website:
It is recommended that you use either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to access the site

5. https://eservices.nysed.gov/taa/
Step 1: Log In

6. Step 2: Click on blue box for
“Your ePMF….”

7. NCLB Professional Development = Yes.
Step 3: Verify Accuracy of Information AND Enter Salary and “I work at:” location
NCLB Professional Development = Yes.

8. - Click “Add Assignment” to begin adding assignments
Step 4: Add Assignments
- Click “Add Assignment” to begin adding assignments
- Click “Add Selected Assignment” after adding each assignment

9. Step 4: You can search by subject area or assignment code, or download the PDF document showing all codes

10. Step 4: Tips and Help
For additional help with assignments (science labs, librarians, co-teaching, etc.) use “PMF Frequently Asked Questions” document at:
Grade Level: For the assignment you are recording, enter the predominant grade level of the students. The following are general rules for determining grade level:
If 75% or more of the students in your class are in any one grade, enter that grade.
If less than 75% of the students are from any one grade, enter an "E" for "Mixed Elementary", an “M” for "Mixed Middle" or an "S" for "Mixed Secondary" grades.
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11. Step 4: Tips and Help continued…
Registration = number of students on the roster as of BEDS Day (10/7/15)
Core academic subjects:
English, reading, language arts, mathematics, science, history, geography, economics, civics and government, foreign languages and the arts
The arts include the visual arts, dance, music, theater – including public speaking – and drama.
If ** next to assignment code, you need to decide if it’s a core class.
To delete an assignment, highlight the assignment and click “Remove Selected Assignment”
“ePMF Teaching Manual User Guide” available at:

12. Step 5: Save and Submit - Click “Save” to return later (and edit)
- Click “Submit” when complete (cannot edit)

13. Step 6: Log Out Go to the top right corner and click the dropdown box next to your name and select “logout”.
Due Date: November 13, 2015

14. Q&A Document and Teaching Manual User Guide available at:
For Help
Bridgette Barr
Q&A Document and Teaching Manual User Guide available at:
*If you need to change your name in TEACH, send me an and I will forward directions to you.