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===== Domain Entities =====
This entity represents the academic weeks for a school year, optionally captured to support analyses.
The school label for the week.
The start date for the academic week.
The end date for the academic week.
The total instructional days during the academic week.
Days associated with the grading period.
This financial entity represents a funding source combined with its purpose and type of transaction. It provides a formal record of the debits and credits relating to the specific account.
The alpha-numeric string that identifies the account.
The set of account codes defined for the education accounting system organized by account code type (e.g., fund, function, object, etc.) that map to the account.
The financial accounting year.
This association denotes the Education Organization with which the account, its budget, transactions, and actuals are associated.
This financial entity represents the sum of the financial transactions to date relating to a specific account.
Current balance for the account.
The date of the reported actual element.
Account with which the Actual is associated.
This entity represents a tool, instrument, process, or exhibition composed of a systematic sampling of behavior for measuring a student's competence, knowledge, skills or behavior. An assessment can be used to measure differences in individuals or groups and changes in performance from one occasion to the next.
The title or name of the assessment.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an assessment by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
The category of an assessment based on format and content. For example:
Achievement test
Advanced placement test
Alternate assessment/grade-level standards
Attitudinal test
Cognitive and perceptual skills test
...
The description of the content or subject area (e.g., arts, mathematics, reading, stenography, or a foreign language) of an assessment.
The typical grade level for which an assessment is designed. If the assessment spans a range of grades, then this attribute holds the highest grade assessed. If only one grade level is assessed then only this attribute is used. For example:
Adult
Prekindergarten
First grade
Second grade
...
If the assessment spans a range of grades, then this attribute holds the lowest grade assessed. If only one grade level is assessed, then this attribute is omitted. For example:
Adult
Prekindergarten
First grade
Second grade
...
Definition of the performance levels and the associated cut scores. Three styles are supported:
1. Specification of performance level by min and max score
2. Specification of performance level by cut score - min only
3. Specification of performance level without any mapping to scores
An indication as to whether an assessment conforms to a standard. For example:
Local standard
Statewide standard
Regional standard
Association standard
School standard
...
Identifies the form of the assessment, for example a regular versus makeup form, multiple choice versus constructed response, etc.
The version identifier for the assessment.
The month, day, and year that the conceptual design for the assessment was most recently revised substantially.
The maximum raw score achievable across all assessment items that are correct and scored at the maximum.
Reflects the specific nomenclature used for Assessment.
The period or window in which an assessment is supposed to be administered.
References individual test items, if appropriate
References subtests that test specific learning objectives.
References the AssessmentFamily this Assessment is a member of.
The section(s) which the assessment is associated with
This entity represents a logical grouping or association of assessments that share a common purpose, heritage, or content standard. There may be hierarchies of Assessment Families. Characteristics (e.g., Academic Subject) specified for AssessmentFamilies, by convention, are inherited by the Assessments associated with the AssessmentFamily.
The title or name of the assessment family.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an assessment by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
The category of an assessment based on format and content. For example: Achievement test, Advanced placement test, Alternate assessment/grade-level standards, Attitudinal test, Cognitive and perceptual skills test, etc.
The description of the content or subject area (e.g., arts, mathematics, reading, stenography, or a foreign language) of an assessment family.
The typical grade level for which an assessment family is designed. If the assessment spans a range of grades, then this attribute holds the highest grade assessed. If only one grade level is assessed then only this attribute is used. For example: Adult, Prekindergarten, First grade, Second grade, etc.
If the assessment spans a range of grades, then this attribute holds the lowest grade assessed. If only one grade level is assessed, then this attribute is omitted.
An indication as to whether an assessment conforms to a standard. For example: Local standard, Statewide standard, Regional standard
Association standard, etc.
The version identifier for the assessment family.
The month, day, and year that the conceptual design for the assessment family was most recently revised substantially.
Reflects the specific nomenclature used for this level of AssessmentFamily.
The periods or windows defined in which an assessment is supposed to be administered.
References the higher level AssessmentFamily this one belongs to.
This entity represents one of many single measures that make up an assessment.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a space, room, site, building, individual, organization, program, or institution by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
Category or type of the assessment item. For example:
Multiple choice
Analytic
Prose
....
The maximum raw score achievable is all assessment items are correct and scored at the maximum.
The correct response for the assessment item.
Learning Standard tested by this item.
Reflects the specific nomenclature used for AssessmentItem.
This event entity represents the recording of whether a student is in attendance for a class or in attendance to receive or participate in program services.
Date for this attendance event.
A code describing the type of the attendance event (e.g., daily attendance, section attendance, etc.)
A code describing the attendance event, for example:
present
Unexcused absence
Excused absence
Tardy
The reported reason for a student's absence.
The setting in which a child receives education and related services. This attribute is only used if it differs from the Educational Environment of the section. This is only used in the AttendanceEvent if different from the associated Section.
The student associated with the attendance event.
The section associated with the attendance event.
This entity represents the schedule of class period meeting times.
Name or title of the bell schedule.
The grade levels the particular bell schedule applies to.
The number of weeks in which the meeting time schedules repeat.
The session associated with the session.
The meeting times for class periods associated with the bell schedule.
The calendar dates when the bell schedule was implemented.
This financial entity represents the amount of monies allocated to be spent or received by an education organization as related to a specific account.
Amount budgeted for the account for this fiscal year.
The date of the reported budget element.
Account with which the Budget is associated.
This entity represents a day in the school calendar.
The month, day and year of the calendar date.
The type of scheduled or unscheduled event for the day. For example:
Instructional day
Teacher only day
Holiday
Make-up day
Weather day
Student late arrival/early dismissal
...
This entity represents the designation of regularly scheduled series of class meetings at designated times and days of the week.
An indication of the portion of a typical daily session in which students receive instruction in a specified subject (e.g., morning, sixth period, block period, or AB schedules).
This entity represents any type of list of designated students for tracking, analysis, or intervention.
The name or ID for the cohort.
The description of he cohort and its purpose.
The type of cohort (e.g., academic intervention, classroom breakout)
The scope of cohort (e.g., school, district, classroom, etc.)
The academic subject associated with an academic intervention.
The education organization associated with and owner of the cohort.
The (optional) program associated with this cohort (e.g., special education)
This financial entity represents the sum of the financial transactions to date for contracted staff. Contracted staff includes "contractors" or "consultants" who perform services for an agreed upon fee, or an employee of a management service contracted to work on site.
Current balance (amount paid to contractor) for account for the fiscal year.
The date of the reported contracted staff element.
Account with which the Contracted Staff expense is associated.
Staff member associated with the Contracted Staff expense.
This educational entity represents the organization of subject matter and related learning experiences provided for the instruction of students on a regular or systematic basis.
The descriptive name given to a course of study offered in a school or other institution or organization. In departmentalized classes at the elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels (and for staff development activities), this refers to the name by which a course is identified (e.g., American History, English III). For elementary and other non-departmentalized classes, it refers to any portion of the instruction for which a grade or report is assigned (e.g., reading, composition, spelling, and language arts).
The number of parts identified for a course.
The code that identifies the organization of subject matter and related learning experiences provided for the instruction of students.
The course's level of rigor.
Specification of the specific program or designation associated with the course. For example: Ap, IB, Dual Credit, CTE. etc.
The grade levels in which the course is offered.
The intended major subject area of the course.
A description of the content standards and goals covered in the course. Reference may be made to state or national content standards.
Date the course was adopted by the education agency.
An indication that this course may satisfy high school graduation requirements in the course's subject area.
An indicator of whether or not this course being described is included in the computation of the student’s Grade Point Average, and if so, if it weighted differently from regular courses.
Specifies whether the course was defined by the SEA, LEA, School, or national organization.
The minimum amount of credit available to a student who successfully completes the course
The maximum amount of credit available to a student who successfully completes the course
Indicates the career cluster or pathway the course is associated with as part of a CTE curriculum.
The Education Organization that defines the curriculum and courses offered - often the LEA or school.
Learning Standard(s) to be taught by the course.
Learning Objectives to be mastered in the course.
The competency levels defined to rate the student for the course.
This entity represents an offering of a course by school during a session, representing the course catalog of available courses.
The local code assigned by the School that identifies the course offering provided for the instruction of students.
The descriptive name given to a course of study offered in the school, if different from the CourseTitle.
The school that offers the course.
The session the course is offered at the school.
The course being offered by the school.
This entity is the final record of a student's performance in their courses at the end of semester or school year.
The result from the student's attempt to take the course, for example:
Pass
Fail
Incomplete
Withdrawn
'The number of credits a student attempted and could earn for successfully completing a given course.
'The number of credits a student earned for completing a given course.
'The number of additional credits a student attempted and could earn for successfully completing a given course (e.g., dual credit, AP, IB)
Student's grade level at time of course.
The method the credits were earned, for example: Classroom, Examination, Transfer
The final indicator of student performance in a class as submitted by the instructor.
The final indicator of student performance in a class as submitted by the instructor.
Indicates that an academic course has been repeated by a student and how that repeat is to be computed in the student's academic grade average.
The course recorded in the Course transcript entry,
The Education Organization that provided the reported instruction.
Link to the Student's academic record for a semester/school year.
This educational entity represents the conferring or certification by an educational organization that the student has successfully completed a particular course of study. It represents the electronic version of its physical document counterpart.
The month, day, and year on which the student met graduation requirements and was awarded a diploma.
The level of diploma/credential that is awarded to a student in recognition of his/her completion of the curricular requirements.
Minimum high school program
Recommended high school program
Distinguished Achievement Program
The type of diploma/credential that is awarded to a student in recognition of his/her completion of the curricular requirements.
Indicated a student who reached a state–defined threshold of vocational education and who attained a high school diploma or its recognized state equivalent or GED.
Academic distinctions earned by or awarded to the student.
Recognitions given to the student for accomplishments in a co-curricular, or extra-curricular activity.
The school that offers the diploma.
This event entity represents actions taken by an education organization after a disruptive event that is recorded as a discipline incident.
Identifier assigned by the education organization to the discipline action.
Type of action or removal from the classroom used to discipline the student involved as a perpetrator in a discipline incident.
The date of the discipline action.
The length of time in days for the Discipline Action (e.g. removal, detention), if applicable.
Indicates the actual length in days of a student’s disciplinary assignment.
Indicates the reason for the difference, if any, between the official and actual lengths of a student’s disciplinary assignment.
The student(s) disciplined by the discipline action.
Reference to the DisciplineIncident(s) associated with the DisciplineAction.
The staff responsible for enforcing the discipline action.
School responsible for student's discipline.
Optional school where student is transferred for discipline.
This event entity represents an occurrence of an infraction ranging from a minor problem behavior that disrupts the orderly functioning of a school or classroom (such as tardiness) to a criminal act that results in the involvement of a law enforcement official (such as robbery). A single event (e.g., a fight) is one incident regardless of how many perpetrators or victims are involved. Discipline incidents are events classified as warranting discipline action.
A locally assigned unique identifier (within the school or school district) to identify each specific incident or occurrence. The same identifier should be used to document the entire incident even if it included multiple offenses and multiple offenders.
The month, day, and year on which the incident occurred.
An indication of the time of day the incident took place.
Identifies where the incident occurred and whether or not it occurred on school, for example:
On school
Administrative offices area
Cafeteria area
Classroom
Hallway or stairs
...
Information on the type of individual who reported the incident. When known and/or if useful, use a more specific option code (e.g., "Counselor" rather than "Professional Staff"); for example:
Student
Parent/guardian
Law enforcement officer
Nonschool personnel
Representative of visiting school
...
Identifies the reporter of the incident by name.
Categories of behavior coded for use in describing an incident.
Supplemental categorization about an incident
Identifies the type of weapon used during an incident. The Federal Gun-Free Schools Act requires states to report the number of students expelled for bringing firearms to school by type of firearm.
Indicator of whether the incident was reported to law enforcement.
The case number assigned to the incident by law enforcement or other organization.
School where incident occurred
Identifies the staff reporter of the incident by use of a pre-existing school or district unique identifier.
This entity represents any public or private institution, organization, or agency that provides instructional or support services to students or staff at any level.
The identifier assigned to an education organization by the State Education Agency (SEA).
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
The full, legally accepted name of the institution.
A short name for the institution.
The classification of the education agency within the geographic boundaries of a state according to the level of administrative and operational control granted by the state.
The set of elements that describes the physical location of the education entity, including the street address, city, state, ZIP code, and ZIP code + 4.
The 10-digit telephone number, including the area code, for the education entity.
The public web site address (URL) for the educational organization.
The current operational status of the education organization (e.g., active, inactive).
The accountability ratings assessed for the education organization.
The programs offered at the education organization.
The associated peer organization(s) for the EducationOrganization.
This entity represents a regional, multi-services public agency authorized by State law to develop, manage, and provide services, programs, or other options support (e.g., construction, food services, and technology services) to LEAs.
The SEA of which the ESC is an organizational component.
This educational entity represents an overall score or assessment tied to a course over a period of time (i.e., the grading period). Student grades are usually a compilation of marks and other scores.
A final or interim (grading period) indicator of student performance in a class as submitted by the instructor.
A final or interim (grading period) indicator of student performance in a class as submitted by the instructor.
A statement provided by the teacher that provides information in addition to the grade or assessment score.
The type of grade reported (e.g., Exam, Final, Grading Period).
A conversion of the level to a standard set of performance levels.
Association to the student-section association with which the grade is awarded.
Identifies the grading period for the grade.
This entity represents a teacher’s assignment, homework, or classroom assessment to be recorded in a gradebook.
The type of the gradebook entry; for example, homework, assignment, quiz, unit test, oral presentation, etc.
The date the assignment, homework, or assessment was assigned or executed.
A description of the assignment, homework, or classroom assessment.
Learning Standard(s) to be taught by the course.
Learning Objectives to be mastered in the course.
The section associated with the gradebook entry.
Identifies the grading period for the gradebook entry
This entity represents the time span for which grades are reported.
The name of the period for which grades are reported
Month, day, and year of the first day of the grading period.
Month, day, and year of the last day of the grading period.
Total days available for educational instruction during the grading period.
Days associated with the grading period.
This entity is a plan outlining the required credits, credits by subject, credits by course, and other criteria required for graduation. A graduation plan may be one or more standard plans defined by an education organization and/or individual plans for some or all students.
The type of academic plan the student is following for graduation: for example, Minimum, Recommended, Distinguished, or Standard.
An indicator of whether the graduation plan is tailored for an individual.
The total number of credits required for graduation under this plan.
The total credits required in subject to graduate. Only those courses identified as a high school course requirement are eligible to meet subject credit requirements.
The total credits required to graduation by taking a specific course, or by taking one or more from a set of courses.
For standard plans defined by an education organization, the reference to the organization defining the plan. Individualized plans do not require this reference.
This entity represents identified learning objectives for courses in specific grades.
The Identifier for the specific learning objective in the context of a standard (e.g., 111.15.3.1.A)
The designated title of the learning objective.
The description of the learning objective.
The description of the content or subject area (e.g., arts, mathematics, reading, stenography, or a foreign language) of an assessment.
The grade level for which the learning objective is targeted,
Learning standard(s) included in this objective.
Lower level learning objectives, or sub-objectives.
This entity is a subelement of a learning objective consisting of a precise statement of the expectation of a student's proficiency.
The Identifier for the specific learning standard (e.g., 111.15.3.1.A)
A detailed statement of the expectation that is is assessed.
A reference to the type of content standard e.g., state, national, etc.)
The grade level for the specific learning standard.
Subject area for the learning standard.
The official Course Title with which this learning standard is associated.
This event entity represents the recording of the dates of staff leave (e.g., sick leave, personal time, vacation, etc.).
Date for this leave event.
The code describing the type of leave taken, for example:
Sick
Personal
Vacation
Expanded reason for the staff leave.
The hours the staff was absent, if not the entire working day.
Indicator of whether a substitute was assigned during the period of staff leave.
The staff associated with this leave event.
This entity represents an administrative unit at the local level which exists primarily to operate schools or to contract for educational services. It includes school districts, charter schools, charter management organizations, or other local administrative organizations.
The category of LEA/district. For example: Independent or Charter
A school or agency providing free public elementary or secondary education to eligible students under a specific charter granted by the state legislature or other appropriate authority and designated by such authority to be a charter school.
For subdistricts, the LEA the subdistrict is a component of.
The ESC of which the LEA is an organizational component.
The SEA of which the LEA is an organizational component.
This entity represents the physical space where students gather for a particular class/section. The location may be an indoor or outdoor area designated for the purpose of meeting the educational needs of students.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a room by a school, school system, state, or other agency or entity.
The most number of seats the class can maintain.
The number of seats that is most favorable to the class.
This entity represents the set of elements defining the meeting time for a class period for a bell schedule.
The class period associated with the meeting time for a bell schedule.
The week number (out of the number of weeks in the cycle) for this meeting time.
The day(s) of the week (e.g., Monday, Wednesday) that the class meets.
An alternate name for the day (e.g., Red, Blue)
An indication of the time of day the class begins.
An indication of the time of day the class ends.
Indicator of whether this meeting time is used for official daily attendance.
This entity represents subtests that assess specific learning objectives.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a space, room, site, building, individual, organization, program, or institution by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
The maximum raw score achievable across all assessment items that are correct and scored at the maximum.
Definition of the performance levels and the associated cut scores. Three styles are supported:
1. Specification of performance level by min and max score
2. Specification of performance level by cut score - min only
3. Specification of performance level without any mapping to scores
The percent of the assessment that tests this objective.
Reflects the specific nomenclature used for this level of ObjectiveAssessment.
References individual test items, if appropriate
References the learning objective(s) the Objective Assessment tests.
Learning Standard tested by this objective assessment.
Lower level objectives or sub-objectives that are assessed and scored.
This entity represents an open staff position that is seeking to be filled by an education organization.
Reflects the type of employment or contract desired for the position; for example:
Probationary
Contractual
Substitute/temporary
Tenured or permanent
Volunteer/no contract
...
The titles of employment, official status, or rank of education staff.
The descriptive name of an individual's position.
The number or identifier assigned to an open staff position, typically a requisition number assigned by Human Resources.
The name of the program for which the position will be assigned; for example:
Regular education
Title I-Academic
Title I-Non-Academic
Special Education
Bilingual/English as a Second Language
The set of grade levels for which the position's assignment is responsible.
The teaching field required for the position, for example English/Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, etc.
Date the open position was posted.
The date the posting was removed or filled.
Indication of whether the position was filled or retired without filling.
The Education Organization with the open staff position.
This entity represents a parent or guardian of a student, such as mother, father, or caretaker.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a person.
Full legal name of the person.
Other names (e.g., alias, nickname, previous legal name) associated with a person.
A person's gender.
Parent's address, if different from student address.
The 10-digit telephone number, including the area code, for the person.
The numbers, letters, and symbols used to identify an electronic mail (e-mail) user within the network to which the individual or organization belongs.
The login ID for the user; used for security access control interface.
This financial entity represents the sum of the financial transactions to date for employee compensation. An "employee" who performs services under the direction of the employing institution or agency, is compensated for such services by the employer, and is eligible for employee benefits and wage or salary tax withholdings.
Current balance (amount paid to employee) for account for the fiscal year.
The date of the reported payroll element.
Account with which the Payroll expense is associated.
Staff member associated with the Payroll expense.
This entity captures significant postsecondary events during a student's high school tenure (e.g., FASFSA application, or college application, acceptance, and enrollment).
The date the event occurred or was recorded.
The postsecondary event that is logged (e.g., FAFSA application, college application, college acceptance).
The postsecondary institution associated with the event.
The ID of the postsecondary institution.
The student associated with the postsecondary event.
This entity represents any program designed to work in conjunction with or to supplement the main academic program. Programs may provide instruction, training, services or benefits through federal, state, or local agencies. Programs may also include organized extracurricular activities for students.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a program by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
The formal name of the program of instruction, training, services or benefits available through federal, state, or local agencies.
Ultimate and intermediate providers of funds for a particular educational or service program or activity or for an individual's participation in the program or activity; e.g., Federal, State, ESC, District, School, Private Org, etc.
Defines the services provided by this program to students.
This educational entity represents the collection of student grades for courses taken during a grading period.
Grades for the classes attended by the student for this grading period.
The student competency evaluations associated for this grading period.
A measure of average performance in all courses taken by an individual for the current grading period.
A measure of cumulative average performance in all courses taken by an individual from the beginning of the school year through the current grading period.
The number of days an individual is absent when school is in session during a given reporting period.
The number of days an individual is present when school is in session during a given reporting period.
The number of days an individual is tardy during a given reporting period.
Identifies the student that is associated with the Report Card
Identifies the grading period for this report card.
This event entity represents the instances where a special education student was physically or mechanically restrained due to imminent serious physical harm to themselves or others, imminent serious property destruction, or a combination of both imminent serious physical harm to themselves or others and imminent serious property destruction.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a restraint event by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
Month, day and year of the restraint event.
The setting where the restraint was exercised.
A categorization of the circumstances or reason for the restraint.
Reference to student that was restrained.
The special education program associated with the restraint event.
The school where the restraint event occurred.
This entity represents an educational organization that includes staff and students who participate in classes and educational activity groups.
The grade levels served at the school.
The one or more categories of school. For example: High School, Middle School, and/or Elementary School.
The type of education institution as classified by its primary focus.
A school or agency providing free public elementary or secondary education to eligible students under a specific charter granted by the state legislature or other appropriate authority and designated by such authority to be a charter school.
Denotes the Title I Part A designation for the school.
A school that has been designed: 1) to attract students of different racial/ethnic backgrounds for the purpose of reducing, preventing, or eliminating racial isolation; and/or 2) to provide an academic or social focus on a particular theme (e.g., science/math, performing arts, gifted/talented, or foreign language).
The type of education institution as classified by its funding source, for example public or private.
LEA of which the School is an organizational component.
The class periods defined for the school.
The available class locations defined for the school.
This educational entity represents a setting in which organized instruction of course content is provided to one or more students for a given period of time. A course may be offered to more than one class/section. Instruction, provided by one or more teachers or other staff members, may be delivered in person or via a different medium.
A unique identifier for the section that is defined by the classroom, the subjects taught, and the instructors that are assigned.
When a section is part of a sequence of parts for a course, the number if the sequence. If the course has only one part, the value of this section attribute should be 1.
The setting in which a child receives education and related services; for example:
Center-based instruction
Home-based instruction
Hospital class
Mainstream
Residential care and treatment facility
....
The media through which teachers provide instruction to students and students and teachers communicate about instructional matters; for example:
Technology-based instruction in classroom
Correspondence instruction
Face-to-face instruction
Virtual/On-line Distance learning
Center-based instruction
...
The population for which the course was designed; for example:
Bilingual students
Remedial education students
Gifted and talented students
Career and Technical Education students
Special education students
....
The amount of credit available to a student who successfully meets the objectives of the course. Available credits are measured in Carnegie units, A course meeting every day for one period of the school day over the span of a school year offers one Carnegie unit. See publication: U.S. Department of Education, NCES, 2007-341, Secondary School Course Classification System: School Codes for the Exchange of Data (SCED).
The course offering taught in the section.
The school where the section is taught.
The session associated with the session. This reference is optional only if the session reference is available elsewhere in the interchange.
The location, typically a classroom, where the section meets.
The class period during which the section meets.
Optional reference to program (e.g., CTE, etc.) the section is associated with.
This entity represents the prescribed span of time when an education institution is open, instruction is provided, and students are under the direction and guidance of teachers and/or education institution administration. A session may be interrupted by one or more vacations.
The identifier for the calendar for the academic session (e.g., 2010/11, 2011 Summer).
The identifier for the school year.
The term for the session during the school year.
Month, day and year of the first day of the session.
Month, day and year of the last day of the session.
The total number of instructional days in the school calendar.
The Education Organization that defines the curriculum and courses offered - often the LEA.
Grading periods associated with the calendar,
Days associated with the calendar.
The academic weeks associated with the school year.
This entity represents an individual who performs specified activities for any public or private education institution or agency that provides instructional and/or support services to students or staff at the early childhood level through high school completion. For example, this includes:
1) an "employee" who performs services under the direction of the employing institution or agency, is compensated for such services by the employer, and is eligible for employee benefits and wage or salary tax withholdings;
2) a "contractor" or "consultant" who performs services for an agreed upon fee, or an employee of a management service contracted to work on site;
3) a "volunteer" who performs services on a voluntary and uncompensated basis;
4) an in kind service provider; or
5) an independent contractor or businessperson working at a school site.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a staff by a state education agency.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a staff member by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
Full legal name of the person.
Other names (e.g., alias, nickname, previous legal name) associated with a person.
A person's gender.
The month, day, and year on which an individual was born.
The set of elements that describes an address, including the street address, city, state, and ZIP code.
The 10-digit telephone number, including the area code, for the person.
The numbers, letters, and symbols used to identify an electronic mail (e-mail) user within the network to which the individual or organization belongs.
An indication that the individual traces his or her origin or descent to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central and South America, and other Spanish cultures, regardless of race. The term, "Spanish origin," can be used in addition to "Hispanic or Latino."
Previous definition of Ethnicity combining Hispanic/Latino and race:
1 - American Indian or Alaskan Native
2 - Asian or Pacific Islander
3 - Black, not of Hispanic origin
4 - Hispanic
5 - White, not of Hispanic origin
The general racial category which most clearly reflects the individual's recognition of his or her community or with which the individual most identifies. The way this data element is listed, it must allow for multiple entries so that each individual can specify all appropriate races.
The extent of formal instruction an individual has received (e.g., the highest grade in school completed or its equivalent or the highest degree received).
The total number of years that an individual has previously held a similar professional position in one or more education institutions.
The total number of years that an individual has previously held a teaching position in one or more education institutions.
The legal document or authorization giving authorization to perform teaching assignment services.
The login ID for the user; used for security access control interface.
This entity represents the agency of the state charged with primary responsibility for coordinating and supervising public instruction, including the setting of standards for elementary and secondary instruction programs.
This entity represents an individual for whom instruction, services and/or care are provided in an early childhood, elementary or secondary educational program under the jurisdiction of a school, education agency, or other institution or program. A student is a person who has been enrolled in a school or other educational institution.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a student by a state education agency.
A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to a student.
Full legal name of the person.
Other names (e.g., alias, nickname, previous legal name) associated with a person.
A person's gender.
The set of elements that capture relevant data regarding a person's birth, including birth date and place of birth.
The set of elements that describes an address, including the street address, city, state, and ZIP code.
The 10-digit telephone number, including the area code, for the person.
The numbers, letters, and symbols used to identify an electronic mail (e-mail) user within the network to which the individual or organization belongs.
Locator for the student photo.
An indication that the individual traces his or her origin or descent to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central and South America, and other Spanish cultures, regardless of race. The term, "Spanish origin," can be used in addition to "Hispanic or Latino."
Previous definition of Ethnicity combining Hispanic/Latino and race:
1 - American Indian or Alaskan Native
2 - Asian or Pacific Islander
3 - Black, not of Hispanic origin
4 - Hispanic
5 - White, not of Hispanic origin
The general racial category which most clearly reflects the individual's recognition of his or her community or with which the individual most identifies. The way this data element is listed, it must allow for multiple entries so that each individual can specify all appropriate races.
An indication of inadequate financial condition of an individual's family, as determined by family income, number of family members/dependents, participation in public assistance programs, and/or other characteristics considered relevant by federal, state, and local policy.
An indication of a student's level of eligibility for breakfast, lunch, snack, supper, and milk programs.
Reflects important characteristics of the student's home situation:
such as Displaced Homemaker, Immigrant, Migratory, Military Parent, Pregnant Teen, Single Parent, Unaccompanied Youth, etc.
An indication that the student has been identified as limited English proficient by the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC), or English proficient.
Language(s) the individual uses to communicate
The language or dialect routinely spoken in an individual's home. This language or dialect may or may not be an individual's native language.
The disability condition(s) that best describes an individual's impairment.
A categorization of the disabilities associated with a student pursuant to Section 504.
Indicates a state health or weather related event that displaces a group of students, and may require additional funding, educational, or social services.
Key programs the student is participating in or receives services.
The student's relative preference to visual, auditory and tactile learning expressed as percentages.
The type and year of a cohort (e.g., 9th grade) the student belongs to as determined by the year that student entered a specific grade.
Indicator(s) or metric(s) computed for the student (e.g., at risk) to influence more effective education or direct specific interventions.
The login ID for the user; used for security access control interface.
This educational entity represents the cumulative record of academic achievement for a student.
The cumulative number of credits an individual earns by completing courses or examinations during his or her enrollment in the current school as well as those credits transferred from schools in which the individual had been previously enrolled.
The cumulative number of credits an individual attempts to earn by taking courses during his or her enrollment in the current school as well as those credits transferred from schools in which the individual had been previously enrolled.
The cumulative number of grade points an individual earns by successfully completing courses or examinations during his or her enrollment in the current school as well as those transferred from schools in which the individual had been previously enrolled.
A measure of average performance in all courses taken by an individual during his or her school career as determined for record-keeping purposes. This is obtained by dividing the total grade points received by the total number of credits attempted. This usually includes grade points received and credits attempted in his or her current school as well as those transferred from schools in which the individual was previously enrolled.
The scale of equivalents, if applicable, for grades awarded as indicators of performance in schoolwork. For example, numerical equivalents for letter grades used in determining a student's Grade Point Average (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1 in a four-point system) or letter equivalents for percentage grades (90-100%=A, 80-90%=B, etc.).
The academic rank information of a student in relation to his or her graduating class.
Academic distinctions earned by or awarded to the student.
Recognitions given to the student for accomplishments in a co-curricular, or extra-curricular activity.
The month and year the student is projected to graduate.
Identifies the student that is associated wth the Student Academic Record.
The session associated with the session.
Report cards for the student.
Diploma(s) earned by the student.
This entity represents the analysis or scoring of a student's response on an assessment. The analysis results in a value that represents a student's performance on a set of items on a test.
The month(s), day(s), and year on which an assessment is administered or first day of administration if over multiple days.
Assessment Administration End Date, if administered over multiple days.
The unique number for the assessment form or answer document.
The language in which an assessment is written and/or administered.
The environment in which the test was administered. For example:
Electronic
Classroom
Testing Center
....
The specific type of special variation used in how an examination is presented, how it is administered, or how the test taker is allowed to respond. This generally refers to changes that do not substantially alter what the examination measures. The proper use of accommodations does not substantially change academic level or performance criteria. For example:
Braille
Enlarged monitor view
Extra time
Large Print
Setting
Oral Administration
...
Linguistic accommodations used with the student for the test. For example:
Bilingual dictionary
English dictionary
Reading Aloud - Word or Phrase
Reading Aloud - Entire Test Item
Oral Translation - Word or phrase
Clarification - Word or phrase
...
Indicator if the test was retaken. For example:
Primary administration
First retest
Second retest
...
The primary reason student is not tested. For example:
Absent
Refusal by parent
Refusal by student
Medical waiver
Illness
Disruptive behavior
LEP Exempt
...
A meaningful score or statistical expression of the performance of an individual. The results can be expressed as a number, percentile, range, level, etc.
The grade level of a student when assessed.
The performance level(s) achieved for the assessment.
Reference to the student associated with the assessment.
Reference to the assessment taken by the student.
This entity represents the student's response to an assessment item and the item-level scores such as correct, incorrect, or met standard.
A student's response to a stimulus on a test.
Indicator of the response. For example:
Nonscorable response
Ineffective response
Effective response
Partial response
...
The analyzed result of a student's response to an assessment item.. For example:
Correct
Incorrect
Met standard
...
A meaningful raw score of the performance of an individual on an assessment item.
Link of the item scores to the overall scores for a student's specific test administration.
Link of the item scores the objective scores for a student's specific test administration. Used only if the test has objective level scores.
The assessment item responded to by the student.
This entity represents the competency assessed or evaluated for the student against a specific Learning Objective.
The learning objective evaluated or assessed for the student.
The student competency objective evaluated for the student.
The competency level assessed for the student for the referenced learning objective.
A statement provided by the teacher that provides information in addition to the grade or assessment score.
Association to the student-section association with which the competency is evaluated.
This entity holds additional competencies for student achievement that are not associated with specific learning objectives (e.g., paying attention in class).
The Identifier for the student competency.
The designated title of the student competency objective.
The description of the student competency objective.
The grade level for which the competency objective is targeted,
The Education Organization that defines the curriculum and courses offered - often the LEA or school.
This entity holds a student’s grade or competency level for a GradeBookEntry.
The date an assignment was turned in or the date of an assessment.
A final or interim (grading period) indicator of student performance in a class as submitted by the instructor.
A final or interim (grading period) indicator of student performance in a class as submitted by the instructor.
The competency level assessed for the student for the referenced learning objective.
A statement provided by the teacher that provides information in addition to the grade or assessment score.
Association to the student-section association with which the grade is awarded.
This entity holds the score and or performance levels earned for an objective assessment by a student.
A meaningful score or statistical expression of the performance of an individual. The results can be expressed as a number, percentile, range, level, etc.
The performance level(s) achieved for the objective assessment.
Link of the objective scores the overall scores for a student's specific test administration.
Reference to the test objective that is being measured by the objective-level assessment.
This entity represents a person that is employed by an LEA or other educational unit engaged in student instruction. These persons are instructional-type staff members. In the data model, a teacher entity is a staff member with additional properties.
An ID number maintained by the state that uniquely identifies this teacher.
An indication of whether a teacher is classified as highly qualified for his/her assignment according to state definition. This attribute indicates the teacher is highly qualified for ALL sections being taught.
===== Descriptors =====
This descriptor holds the set of account codes defined for the education accounting system organized by account code type (e.g., fund, function, object, etc.)
The type of the account code (e.g., fund, function, object)
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to the account code.
A shortened description for the account code.
The description of the account code.
The first date the account code is valid.
The last date the account code is valid.
The Education Organization associated with the account code.
This descriptor holds the period or window in which an assessment is supposed to be administered (e.g., Beginning of Year, Middle of Year, End of Year).
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to an Assessment Period.
The description of the Assessment Period.
A shortened description for reference.
The first date the assessment is to be administered.
The last date the assessment is to be administered.
This descriptor holds the categories of behavior describing a discipline incident.
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to the behavior category.
A shortened description for the behavior.
The description of the behavior.
A classification of the behavior for reporting types.
The Education Organization associated with the behavior codes.
This descriptor defines various levels for assessed competencies.
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to a competency level.
The description of the competency Level
A conversion of the level to a standard set of competency levels.
This descriptor defines the fields of certification that the SEA offers to teachers.
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to the certification field.
The description of the service.
A classification of the certification fields to academic subjects.
The Education Organization associated with the credential field definition.
This descriptor defines the type of action or removal from the classroom used to discipline the student involved as a perpetrator in a discipline incident.
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to the discipline.
A shortened description for the discipline
The description of the discipline.
The Education Organization associated withe the discipline codes.
This descriptor defines various levels or thresholds for performance on the assessment.
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to a Performance Level,
The description of the Performance Level, for example.
Passing
Standard
Commended
A conversion of the level to a standard set of performance levels.
This descriptor defines the services provided an education organization to populations of students associated with a program.
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to the service.
A shortened description for the service.
The description of the service.
A classification of the behavior for reporting types.
===== Associations =====
The association from feeder school to the receiving school.
Reference to the Feeder school.
Reference to the receiving school.
The month, day, and year of the first day of the feeder school association.
The month, day, and year of the last day of the feeder school association.
Describes the relationship from the feeder school to the receiving school, for example by program emphasis, such as special education, language immersion, science or performing art.
This association indicates the staff associated with a cohort of students.
The staff associated with the cohort of students.
Reference to the cohort associated with the staff.
Start date for the association of staff to this cohort.
End date for the association of staff to this cohort.
Indicator of whether the staff has access to the student records of the cohort per district interpretation of FERPA and other privacy laws, regulations and policies.
This association indicates the education organization to which a staff member provides services. Also known as school of service.
The staff assigned to the education organization.
The educational organization to which the staff memeber provides services
The titles of employment, official status, or rank of education staff.
The descriptive name of an individual's position.
Month, day and year of the start or effective date of a staff member's employment, contract or relationship with the LEA.
Month, day and year of the end or termination date of a staff member's employment, contract or relationship with the LEA.
This association indicates the education organization an employee, contractor, volunteer or other service provider is formally associated with, typically indicated by which organization the staff member has a services contract with or receives their compensation.
The staff employed by the education organization.
The Education Organization with which the staff is employed.
Reflects the type of employment or contract; for example:
Probationary
Contractual
Substitute/temporary
Tenured or permanent
Volunteer/no contract
...
The set of elements defining and characterizing a person's period of employment including start and end dates and the type and reason for separation.
The department or suborganization the employee/contractor is associated with in the Education Organization.
The ratio between the hours of work expected in a position and the hours of work normally expected in a full-time position in the same setting.
This association indicates the staff associated with a program.
The staff associated with the program.
The program associated to the staff.
Start date for the association of staff to this cohort.
End date for the association of staff to this cohort.
Indicator of whether the staff has access to the student records of the program per district interpretation of FERPA and other privacy laws, regulations and policies.
This association represents the cohort(s) that a student is designated for.
The student associated with the cohort.
Reference to the cohort associated with the student.
The month, day, and year on which the student was first identified as part of the cohort.
The month, day, and year on which the student was removed as part of the cohort.
This association represents the career and technical education (CTE) program that a student participates in. The association is an extension of the StudentProgramAssociation particular for CTE programs.
The career cluster representing the career path of the Vocational/Career Tech concentrator.
This association indicates those students who were victims, perpetrators, witnesses, and/or reporters for a discipline incident.
The student associated with the discipline incident.
Reference to the discipline incident associated with the student.
The role or type of participation of a student in a discipline incident; for example:
Victim
Perpetrator
Witness
Reporter
Categories of student-specific behavior coded for use in describing an incident.
Supplemental student-specific categorization about an incident
This association relates students to their parents, guardians, or caretakers.
The student associated with parent.
The parent associated with the student.
The nature of an individual's relationship to a student; for example:
Father, Mother, Step Father, Step Mother, Foster Father, Foster Mother, Guardian, etc..
Indicator of whether the person is a primary parental contact for the student.
Indicator of whether the student lives with the associated parent.
Indicator of whether the person is a designated emergency contact for the student.
The numeric order of the preferred sequence or priority of contact.
Restrictions for student and/or teacher contact with the individual (e.g., the student may not be picked up by the individual)
This association represents the program(s) that a student participates in or is served by.
The student associated with the program.
The program associated with the student.
Indicates the services being provided to the student by the program.
The month, day, and year on which the student first received services.
The month, day, and year on which the student exited the program or stopped receiving services.
The reason the child left the program within a school or district.
The education organization where the student is participating in or receiving the program services.
This association represents the school to which a student is enrolled.
Student enrolled in the school.
School enrolling the student.
The month, day, and year on which an individual enters and begins to receive instructional services in a school.
The grade level or primary instructional level at which a student enters and receives services in a school or an educational institution during a given academic session.
The process by which a student enters a school during a given academic session.
An indicator of whether the student is enrolling to repeat a grade level, either by failure or an agreement to hold the student back.
Projected High School graduation year
An indication of whether students transferred in or out of the school did so during the school year under the provisions for public school choice in accordance with Title I, Part A, Section 1116.
The month, day, and year of the first day after the date of an individual's last attendance at a school (if known), the day on which an individual graduated, or the date on which it becomes known officially that an individual left school.
The circumstances under which the student exited from membership in an educational institution.
The type of Education Plan(s) the student is following, if appropriate. For example:
Special education IEP
Vocational
The graduation plan associated with the student enrolled in the school.
This association indicates the course sections a student is assigned to.
The student enrolled in the section.
The section the student is enrolled in.
Month, day and year of the student's entry or assignment to the section. If blank, default is the start date of the first grading period.
Month, day, and year of the withdrawal or exit of the student from the section.
Indicates the section is the student's homeroom. Homeroom period may the convention for taking daily attendance.
An indication as to whether a student has previously taken a given course.
Repeated, counted in grade point average
Repeated, not counted in grade point average
Not repeated
Other
This association represents the special education program(s) that a student participates in or receives services from. The association is an extension of the StudentProgramAssociation particular for special education programs.
Indicator of the eligibility of the student to receive special education services according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The setting in which a child receives special education and related services.
The number of hours per week for special education instruction and therapy
Indicates whether the student receiving special education and related services has been designated as multiply disabled by the admission, review, and dismissal committee as aligned with Federal requirements.
Indicates whether the student receiving special education and related services is:
1) in the age range of birth to 22 years, and
2) has a serious, ongoing illness or a chronic condition that has lasted or is anticipated to last at least 12 or more months or has required at least one month of hospitalization, and that requires daily, ongoing medical treatments and monitoring by appropriately trained personnel which may include parents or other family members, and
3) requires the routine use of medical device or of assistive technology to compensate for the loss of usefulness of a body function needed to participate in activities of daily living, and
4) lives with ongoing threat to his or her continued well-being.
Aligns with Federal requirements.
The date of the last special education evaluation.
The date of the last IEP review.
The effective date of the most recent IEP
The end date of the most recent IEP
This association represents the Title I Part A program(s) that a student participates in or receives services from. The association is an extension of the StudentProgramAssociation particular for Title I part A programs.
An indication of the type of Title I program, if any, in which the student is participating and served:
Public Targeted Assistance Program
Public Schoolwide Program
Private school student participating
Local Neglected Program
This association indicates the school(s) to which a teacher provides instructional services to.
The teacher providing services to the school.
The school where the teacher provides services.
The name of the program for which the individual is assigned; for example:
Regular education
Title I-Academic
Title I-Non-Academic
Special Education
Bilingual/English as a Second Language
The set of grade levels for which the individual's assignment is responsible.
The teaching field taught by an individual, for example English/Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, etc.
This association indicates the class sections to which a teacher is assigned to.
The teacher assigned to the section.
The section the teacher is assigned to.
The type of position the staff member holds in the specific class/section; for example:
Teacher of Record, Assistant Teacher, Support Teacher, Substitute Teacher...
Month, day and year of a teacher's assignment to the section. If blank, defaults to the first day of the first grading period for the section.
Month, day and year of the last day of a teacher's assignment to the section.
An indication of whether a teacher is classified as highly qualified for his/her assignment according to state definition. This attribute indicates the teacher is highly qualified for this section being taught.
===== Base Types (borrowed from NIEM standards) =====
This is the base type from which all entity elements are extended.
The XML ID associated with the complex object.
This is the base type for association references.
The XML ID associated with this complex object object.
The XML IDREF that references the object associated with this object.
===== Extended Reference Types =====
Provides alternative references for finance accounts during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing account record in the receiving system.
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of accounts.
The alpha-numeric string that identifies the account.
The financial accounting year.
The identifier assigned to an education agency by the State Education Agency (SEA). Also known as the State LEA ID.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
Provides alternative references for assessments during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing assessment record in the receiving system. Two cases are supported:
1. IdentificationCode
2. AssessmentTitle + AcademicSubject (e.g. mathematics) + GradeLevelAssessed (e.g., Fifth grade) + Version (e.g., 2009)
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of assessments.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an assessment by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
The title or name of the assessment family.
The title or name of the assessment.
The category of an assessment based on format and content. For example:
Achievement test
Advanced placement test
Alternate assessment/grade-level standards
Attitudinal test
Cognitive and perceptual skills test
...
The description of the content or subject area (e.g., arts, mathematics, reading, stenography, or a foreign language) of an assessment.
The typical grade level for which an assessment is designed. For example:
Adult
Prekindergarten
First grade
Second grade
...
The version of the assessment.
Provides alternative references for assessment families during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing assessment record in the receiving system. Two cases are supported:
1. AssessmentFamilyIdentficationCode
2. AssessmentFamilyTitle + Version (e.g., 2009)
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of assessment families.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an assessment by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
The title or name of the assessment.
The version of the assessment.
Provides alternative references for assessment items during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange
Identity of the assessment item.
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of assessment items.
The identification code of the assessment item.
Provides alternative references for a bell schedule during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange
Identity of the bell schedule.
Encapsulate the attributes that can be used to lookup the bell schedule.
Name or title of the bell schedule.
The identifier for the school year.
The term for the session during the school year.
The identifier assigned to an education agency by the State Education Agency (SEA). Also known as the State LEA ID.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
Provides alternative references for calendar dates during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing class period record in the receiving system.
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of calendar dates in the school calendar.
The month, day and year of the calendar date.
The identifier assigned to an education agency by the State Education Agency (SEA). Also known as the State LEA ID.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
Provides alternative references for class periods during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing class period record in the receiving system.
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of class periods.
An indication of the portion of a typical daily session in which students receive instruction in a specified subject (e.g., morning, sixth period, block period, or AB schedules).
Optional only if education organization context is obtained elsewhere in the interchange.
The identifier assigned to an education agency by the State Education Agency (SEA). Also known as the State LEA ID.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
Provides alternative references for cohorts during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing cohort record in the receiving system.
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of cohorts.
The name or ID for the cohort.
The identifier assigned to an education agency by the State Education Agency (SEA). Also known as the State LEA ID.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
Provides alternative references for courses during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing course record in the receiving system. Two cases are supported:
1. StateCourseCode or other standard course code
2. SchoolOrganizationID + LocalCourseCode
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of courses.
The code that identifies the organization of subject matter and related learning experiences provided for the instruction of students.
Provides alternative references for course offerings during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course offering record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing course offering record in the receiving system.
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of course offerings.
The local code assigned by the School that identifies the course offering provided for the instruction of students.
The code that identifies the organization of subject matter and related learning experiences provided for the instruction of students.
The term for the session during the school year.
The identifier for the school year.
Optional only if education organization context is obtained elsewhere in the interchange.
The identifier assigned to an education agency by the State Education Agency (SEA). Also known as the State LEA ID.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
Provides alternative references for DisciplineIncident reference during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a DisciplineMetric record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing DisciplineIncident record in the receiving system
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of discipline incidents.
A locally assigned unique identifier (within the school or school district) to identify each specific incident or occurrence. The same identifier should be used to document the entire incident even if it included multiple offenses and multiple offenders.
The identifier assigned to an education agency by the State Education Agency (SEA). Also known as the State LEA ID.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
Provides alternative references for Educational Organization (ESC, LEA, school) reference during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference an educational organization record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing educational organization record in the receiving system
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of educational organizations, especially ESCs, LEAs (districts), and schools.
The identifier assigned to an education agency by the State Education Agency (SEA). Also known as the State LEA ID.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
Provides alternative references for grading periodss. Use XML IDREF to reference a program record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing grading period record in the receiving system
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the grading period.
The name of the period for which grades are reported
The identifier for the school year.
The identifier assigned to an education agency by the State Education Agency (SEA). Also known as the State LEA ID.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
Provides alternative references for Learning Objective reference during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a learning standard record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing learning objective record in the receiving system
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of the Learning Objectives.
The Identifier for the specific learning objective in the context of a standard (e.g., 111.15.3.1.A)
The designated title of the learning objective.
Provides alternative references for Learning Standard reference during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a learning standard record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing learning standard record in the receiving system
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of the Learning Standards.
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing learning standard record in the receiving system
Provides alternative references for location during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a location record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing location record in the receiving system.
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of location.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a room by a school, school system, state, or other agency or entity.
The identifier assigned to an education agency by the State Education Agency (SEA). Also known as the State LEA ID.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
Provides alternative references for objective assessments during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange
Identity of the objective assessment.
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of assessment objectives.
The identification code of the objective assessment.
Provides alternative references for Parent reference during interchange (including teachers). Use XML IDREF to reference a staff record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing parent record in the receiving system.
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of parents and guardians. The various fields should be populated to uniquely identify a parent.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a person.
Full legal name of the person.
Other names (e.g., alias, nickname, previous legal name) associated with a person.
A person's gender.
Parent's address, if different from student address.
The 10-digit telephone number, including the area code, for the person.
The numbers, letters, and symbols used to identify an electronic mail (e-mail) user within the network to which the individual or organization belongs.
Provides alternative references for programs. Use XML IDREF to reference a program record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing program record in the receiving system
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of programs.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a program by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
The formal name of the program of instruction, training, services or benefits available through federal, state, or local agencies.
Optional only if education organization context is obtained elsewhere in the interchange.
The identifier assigned to an education agency by the State Education Agency (SEA). Also known as the State LEA ID.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
Provides alternative references for section. Use XML IDREF to reference a section record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing section record in the receiving system. Two cases are supported:
1. SchoolOrganizationID + UniqueSectionCode
2. SchoolOrganizationID +
Course (StateCourseCode OR LocalCourseCode) +
Term + ClassPeriod + Location
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of sections at a school.
The identifier assigned to an education agency by the State Education Agency (SEA). Also known as the State LEA ID.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
A unique identifier for the section that is defined by the classroom, the subjects taught, and the instructors that are assigned.
The code that identifies the organization of subject matter and related learning experiences provided for the instruction of students.
The local code assigned by the School that identifies the course offering provided for the instruction of students.
The identifier for the school year.
The term for the session during the school year.
An indication of the portion of a typical daily session in which students receive instruction in a specified subject (e.g., morning, sixth period, block period, or AB schedules).
The location, typically a classroom, where the section meets.
Provides alternative references for sessions at an education organization. Use XML IDREF to reference a section record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing session record in the receiving system.
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of sessions at a school.
Optional only if education organization context is obtained elsewhere in the interchange.
The identifier assigned to an education agency by the State Education Agency (SEA). Also known as the State LEA ID.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
The identifier for the calendar for the academic session (e.g., 2010/11, 2011 Summer).
The identifier for the school year.
The term for the session during the school year.
Provides alternative references for Staff reference during interchange (including teachers). Use XML IDREF to reference a staff record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing staff record in the receiving system
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of staff members, including teachers
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a staff by a state education agency.
A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to staff member.
Full legal name of the person.
Other names (e.g., alias, nickname, previous legal name) associated with a person.
A person's gender.
The month, day, and year on which an individual was born.
An indication that the individual traces his or her origin or descent to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central and South America, and other Spanish cultures, regardless of race. The term, "Spanish origin," can be used in addition to "Hispanic or Latino."
The general racial category which most clearly reflects the individual's recognition of his or her community or with which the individual most identifies. The way this data element is listed, it must allow for multiple entries so that each individual can specify all appropriate races.
The 10-digit telephone number, including the area code, for the person.
The numbers, letters, and symbols used to identify an electronic mail (e-mail) user within the network to which the individual or organization belongs.
Provides alternative references for Learning Objective reference during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a learning standard record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing student competency objective record in the receiving system
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of the Student Competency Objectives.
The Identifier for the student competency.
The designated title of the student competency objective.
Provides alternative references for Student reference during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a student record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing student record in the receiving system
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the identity of students.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a student by a state education agency.
A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to a student.
Full legal name of the person.
Other names (e.g., alias, nickname, previous legal name) associated with a person.
The month, day, and year on which an individual was born.
A person's gender.
An indication that the individual traces his or her origin or descent to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central and South America, and other Spanish cultures, regardless of race. The term, "Spanish origin," can be used in addition to "Hispanic or Latino."
The general racial category which most clearly reflects the individual's recognition of his or her community or with which the individual most identifies. The way this data element is listed, it must allow for multiple entries so that each individual can specify all appropriate races.
Provides alternative references for the Student-section association. Use XML IDREF to reference a program record that is included in the interchange
Provide user information to lookup and link to an existing student-section association record in the receiving system
Encapsulates the possible attributes that can be used to lookup the student-section association - a composite of the student reference type and the section reference type.
The attributes that can be used to specify the student.
The attributes used to specifiy a section
===== Descriptor Types =====
Provides references for account code descriptors during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange. To lookup when already loaded, specify either CodeValue OR Description OR ShortDescription plus the account code type (fund, function, etc.).
The type of the account code (e.g., fund, function, object)
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to an account code.
A shortened description for the account code.
The description of the account code.
Provides references for assessment period(s) descriptors during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange. To lookup when already loaded, specify either CodeValue OR Description OR ShortDescription.
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to an Assessment Period.
A shortened description for reference.
The description of the Assessment Period.
Provides references for behavior descriptors during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange. To lookup where already loaded specify either CodeValue OR Description.
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to the behavior category.
A shortened description for the behavior.
The description of the behavior.
Provides references for competency level descriptors during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange. To lookup where already loaded specify either CodeValue OR Description.
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to the competentcy level.
The description of the competency level.
Provides references for credential field descriptors during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to the certification field.
The description of the certification field.
Provides references for discipline descriptors during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange. To lookup where already loaded specify either CodeValue OR Description.
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to the discipline
A shortened description for the discipline
The description of the discipline
Provides references for performance level descriptors during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to the performance level.
The description of the performance level.
Optional indicator of whether the perfromance level was met. When null, means that the performance level was met (equivalent to PerfromanceLevelMet = TRUE).
Provides references for service descriptors during interchange. Use XML IDREF to reference a course record that is included in the interchange. To lookup where already loaded specify either CodeValue OR ShortDescription OR Description.
A code or abbreviation that is used to refer to the service.
A shortened description for the service.
The description of the service.
===== Common Types =====
Academic distinctions earned by or awarded to the student
A designation of the type of academic distinctions earned by or awarded to the student.
A description of the type of academic distinctions earned by or awarded to the individual.
The date the honor was awarded or earned.
An accountability rating for a school or district.
The title of the rating (e.g., School Rating, Safety Score, etc.)
An accountability rating level, designation, or assessment.
The date the rating was awarded.
The school year for which the accountability rating is assessed.
The organization that assessed the rating.
The program associated with the accountability rating (e.g., NCLB, AEIS)
Additional credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course (e.g., AP, IB, Dual credits)
The value of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course
The type of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course
The set of elements that describes an address, including the street address, city, state, and ZIP code.
The street number and street name or post office box number of an address.
The apartment, room, or suite number of an address.
The number of the building on the site, if more than one building shares the same address.
The name of the city in which an address is located.
The abbreviation for the state (within the United States) or outlying area in which an address is located.
The five or nine digit zip code or overseas postal code portion of an address.
The name of the county, parish, borough, or comparable unit (within a state) in which an address is located.
The Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) numeric code for the county issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Counties are considered to be the "first-order subdivisions" of each State and statistically equivalent entity, regardless of their local designations (county, parish, borough, etc.). Counties in different States will have the same code. A unique county number is created when combined with the 2-digit FIPS State Code
The unique two character International Organization for Standardization (ISO) code for the country in which an address is located.
The geographic latitude of the physical address.
The geographic longitude of the physical address.
The first date the address is valid. For physical addresses, the date the person moved to that address.
The last date the address is valid. For physical addresses, this would be the date the person moved from that address.
The type of address listed for an individual or organization.
For example: Physical Address, Mailing Address, Home Address, etc.)
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an assessment by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to an assessment by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to an assessment.
The organization code or name assigning the assessment identification code.
Definition of the performance levels and the associated cut scores. Three styles are supported:
1. Specification of performance level by min and max score
2. Specification of performance level by cut score - min only
3. Specification of performance level without any mapping to scores
The performance level(s) defined for the assessment.
The method that the administrator of the assessment uses to report the performance and achievement of all students. It may be a qualitative method such as performance level descriptors or a quantitative method such as a numerical grade or cut score.
The minimum score required to make the indicated level of performance.
The maximum score to make the indicated level of performance.
The set of elements that capture relevant data regarding a person's birth, including birth date and place of birth.
The month, day, and year on which an individual was born.
The city the student was born in.
The abbreviation for the name of the state (within the United States) or extra-state jurisdiction in which an individual was born.
The unique two digit International Organization for Standardization (ISO) code for the country in which an individual is born.
For students born outside of the US, the date the student entered the US.
Indicator of whether the student was born with other siblings (i.e., twins, triplets, etc.)
The academic rank information of a student in relation to his or her graduating class
The academic rank of a student in relation to his or her graduating class (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd).
The total number of students in the student's graduating class.
The academic percentage rank of a student in relation to his or her graduating class (e.g., 95%, 80%, 50%).
Date class ranking was determined.
The type and year of a cohort (e.g., 9th grade) the student belongs to.
The value of the school year for the cohort.
The type of cohort year (9th grade, graduation)
A standard code that identifies the organization of subject matter and related learning experiences provided for the instruction of students.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a course by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity. For multi-part course codes, concatenate the parts separated by a "/". For example, consider the following SCED code:
subject = 20 Math
course = 272 Geometry
level = G General
credits = 1.00
course sequence 1 of 1
would be entered as 20/272/G/1.00/1 of 1
A system that is used to identify the organization of subject matter and related learning experiences provided for the instruction of students.
The organization code or name assigning the staff Identification Code.
The legal document or authorization giving authorization to perform teaching assignment services.
An indication of the category of credential an individual holds.
The field of certification for the certificate (e.g., Mathematics, Music)
The grade level(s) certified for teaching.
An indication of the category of a legal document giving authorization to perform teaching assignment services.
The month, day, and year on which an active credential was issued to an individual.
The month, day, and year on which an active credential held by an individual will expire.
An indication of the pre-determined criteria for granting the teaching credential that an individual holds.
Credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course
The value of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course
The type of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course
Conversion factor that when multiplied by the number of credits is equivalent to Carnegie units.
The total credits required to graduation by taking a specific course, or by taking one or more from a set of courses.
The code that identifies the organization of subject matter and related learning experiences provided for the instruction of students.
The value of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.
The grade level when the student is planned to take the course.
The total credits required in subject to graduate. Only those courses identified as a high school course requirement are eligible to meet subject credit requirements.
The intended major subject area of the graduation requirement.
The value of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.
The career cluster or pathway representing the career path of the Vocational/Career Tech concentrator.
A sequence of courses within an area of interest that is a student’s educational road map to a chosen career.
Number and description of the CIP Code associated with the student’s CTE program.
A Boolean indicator of whether this CTE program, is the student’s primary CTE program.
A Boolean indicator of whether the student has completed the CTE program.
US currency in dollars and cents.
This type represents an impairment of body structure or function, a limitation in activities, or a restriction in participation, as ordered by severity of impairment.
A disability category that describes a child's impairment.
A description of the disability diagnosis.
The order by severity of student's disabilities: 1- Primary, 2 - Secondary, 3 - Tertiary, etc.
A unique number or alphanumeric code that is assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
A unique number or alphanumeric code that is assigned to an education organization by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
The school system, state, or agency assigning the identification code.
The numbers, letters, and symbols used to identify an electronic mail (e-mail) user within the network to which the individual or organization belongs.
The electronic mail (e-mail) address listed for an individual or organization.
The type of email listed for an individual or organization. For example: Home/Personal, Work, etc.)
The set of elements defining and characterizing a person's period of employment including start and end dates and the type and reason for separation.
The month, day, and year on which an individual was hired for a position.
The month, day, and year on which a contract between an individual and a governing authority ends or is terminated under the provisions of the contract (or the date on which the agreement is made invalid).
Type of employment separation; for example:
Voluntary separation
Involuntary separation
Mutual agreement
Other
Reason for terminating the employment; for example:
Employment in education
Employment outside of education
Retirement
Family/personal relocation
Change of assignment
Unused or as-yet unallocated columns.
Grade Point Average computed for a gradng period or cumulatively.
Grade Point Average computed for a gradng period or cumulatively.
Inidcation of the weighting, if any, applied to the GPA.
The 10-digit telephone number, including the area code, for the organization
The telephone number including the area code, and extension, if applicable.
The type of communication number listed for an individual or organization.
The identifier for the learning standard.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a learning Standard.
The name of the content standard from which the learning standard was derived.
The student's relative preference to visual, auditory and tactile learning expressed as percentages.
The student's relative preference expressed as a percent to visual learning.
The student's relative preference expressed as a percent to auditory learning.
The student's relative preference expressed as a percent to kinesthetic or tactile learning.
The set of elements that comprise a person's legal name.
A prefix used to denote the title, degree, position or seniority of the person.
A name given to an individual at birth, baptism, or during another naming ceremony, or through legal change.
A secondary name given to an individual at birth, baptism, or during another naming ceremony.
The name borne in common by members of a family.
An appendage, if any, used to denote an individual's generation in his family (e.g., Jr., Sr., III).
The person's maiden name.
The evidence presented to verify one's personal identity; for example: drivers license, passport, birth certificate, etc.
Other names (e.g., alias, nickname, previous legal name) associated with a person.
A prefix used to denote the title, degree, position or seniority of the person.
A name given to an individual at birth, baptism, or during another naming ceremony, or through legal change.
A secondary name given to an individual at birth, baptism, or during another naming ceremony.
The name borne in common by members of a family.
An appendage, if any, used to denote an individual's generation in his family (e.g., Jr., Sr., III).
The types of alternate names for a person.
A proportion in relation to the whole (as measured in parts per one hundred).
Programs the student is participating in or receiving services.
The program the student is associated with or receiving services from.
The date the student was associated with the program or service.
The date the program participation ended.
The person, organization, or department that designated the program association.
Recognition given to the student for accomplishments in a co-curricular, or extra-curricular activity.
The nature of recognition given to the student for accomplishments in a co-curricular, or extra-curricular activity.
A description of the type of academic distinctions earned by or awarded to the individual.
The date the recognition was awarded or earned.
A meaningful raw score or statistical expression of the performance of an individual. The results can be expressed as a number, percentile, range, level, etc.
The value of a meaningful raw score or statistical expression of the performance of an individual. The results can be expressed as a number, percentile, range, level, etc.
The method that the administrator of the assessment uses to report the performance and achievement of all students. It may be a qualitative method such as performance level descriptors or a quantitative method such as a numerical grade or cut score.
Definition of the behavior coded for use in describing an incident.
The description of the behavior of a student for a disipline incident.
The category of the incident behavior for classification purposes
A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to staff member.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a staff member by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to a staff member.
The organization code or name assigning the staff Identification Code.
Reflects important characteristics of the student's home situation: Displaced Homemaker, Homeless, Immigrant, Migratory, Military Parent, Pregnant Teen, Single Parent, Unaccompanied Youth
The characteristic designated for the student.
The date the characteristic was designated.
The date the characteristic was removed.
The person, organization, or department that designated the characteristic.
A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to a student.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a student by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to a student.
The organization code or name assigning the student Identification Code.
An indicator or metric computed for the student (e.g., at risk) to influence more effective education or direct specific interventions.
The name for a group of indicators.
The name of the indicator or metric.
The value of the indicator or metric.
The date when the indicator was assigned or computed.
The date the indicator or metric was sunset or removed.
The person, organization, or department that designated the program association.
The 10-digit telephone number, including the area code, for the person.
The telephone number including the area code, and extension, if applicable.
The type of communication number listed for an individual or organization.
An indication that the telephone number should be used as the principal number for an individual or organization.
Long string for annotations or descriptions
A period of time with fixed, well-defined limits.
===== Enumerations and Enumerated Collections =====
A designation of the type of academic distinctions earned by or awarded to the student.
The description of the content or subject area (e.g., arts, mathematics, reading, stenography, or a foreign language) of an assessment.
The teaching field(s) taught by an individual, for example English/Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences, etc.
The description of the content or subject area (e.g., arts, mathematics, reading, stenography, or a foreign language) of an assessment.
The type of additional credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.
The type of address listed for an individual or organization.
The environment in which the test was administered. For example:
Electronic
Classroom
Testing Center
...
The type of education institution as classified by its funding source.
The category of an assessment based on format and content. For example:
Achievement test
Advanced placement test
Alternate assessment/grade-level standards
Attitudinal test
Cognitive and perceptual skills test
...
A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to an assessment.
The analyzed result of a student's response to an assessment item.. For example:
Correct
Incorrect
Met standard
...
The method that the instructor of the class uses to report the performance and achievement of all students. It may be a qualitative method such as individualized teacher comments or a quantitative method such as a letter or a numerical grade.
A code categorizing the attendance event (e.g., excused absence, unexcused absence)
A code describing the type of the attendance event (e.g., daily attendance, section attendance, etc.)
Enumeration items defining the categories of behavior coded for use in describing an incident.
The type of scheduled or unscheduled event for the day. For example:
Instructional day
Teacher only day
Holiday
Make-up day
Weather day
Student late arrival/early dismissal
...
The career cluster or pathway representing the career path of the Vocational/Career Tech concentrator.
The category of charter school. For example: School Charter, Open Enrollment Charter
The type of position the staff member holds in the specific class/section.
The scope of cohort (e.g., school, district, classroom, etc.)
The type of the cohort (e.g., academic intervention, classroom breakout, etc.)
The enumeration items for the set of cohort years.
An indication as to whether an assessment conforms to a standard. For example:
Local standard
Statewide standard
Regional standard
Association standard
School standard
...
The names of countries. (Note: A list of countries and codes is currently maintained and updated by the ISO as ISO 3166 on its website: http://www.iso.org/iso/country_codes.htm)
The result from the student's attempt to take the course, for example:
Pass
Fail
Incomplete
Withdrawn
A system that is used to identify the organization of subject matter and related learning experiences provided for the instruction of students. In addition to identifying courses using the appropriate state codes, it is encouraged that courses are also cross referenced against one of the national course codes.
Specifies whether the course was defined by the SEA, LEA, School, or national organization.
An indicator of whether or not this course being described is included in the computation of the student’s Grade Point Average, and if so, if it weighted differently from regular courses.
Indication of the nature and difficulty of instruction: remedial, basic, honors, Ap, IB, Dual Credit, CTE. etc.
Specification of the specific program or designation associated with the course. For example: Ap, IB, Dual Credit, CTE. etc.
The item for indication of the nature and difficulty of instruction: remedial, basic, honors, Ap, IB, Dual Credit, CTE. etc.
The secondary course's level of rigor.
Indicates that an academic course has been repeated by a student and how that repeat is to be computed in the student's academic grade average.
An indication of the category of credential an individual holds.
The type of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.
The level of diploma/credential that is awarded to a student in recognition of his/her completion of the curricular requirements.
The type of diploma/credential that is awarded to a student in recognition of his/her completion of the curricular requirements..
A disability condition that describes a child's impairment.
Indicates the reason for the difference, if any, between the official and actual lengths of a student’s disciplinary assignment.
The setting in which a child receives education and related services.
The classification(s) of the education agency within the geographic boundaries of a state according to the level of administrative and operational control granted by the state.
The classification(s) of the education agency within the geographic boundaries of a state according to the level of administrative and operational control granted by the state
The classification of the education agency within the geographic boundaries of a state according to the level of administrative and operational control granted by the state.
A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by education organizations, social services, or other agencies to refer to an education organization.
The type of education plan(s) the student is following, if appropriate. For example:
Special education
Vocational
The type of education plan the student is following.
The type of education plan(s) the student is following, if appropriate. For example:
Special education
Vocational
The type of email listed for an individual or organization.
Reflects the type of employment or contract.
The process by which a student enters a school during a given academic session.
The circumstances under which the student exited from membership in an educational institution.
An appendage, if any, used to denote an individual's generation in his family (e.g., Jr., Sr., III).
An indication of whether the reported GPA is weighted or unweighted.
The enumerated collection for specifying one or more grade levels.
The specification of the grade level.
The enumeration items for the set of grade levels.
The type of grade in a report card or transcript (e.g., Final, Exam, Grading Period, ...)
The name of the period for which grades are reported.
The type of academic plan the student is following for graduation.
Indicator of the eligibility of the student to receive special education services according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Enumeration items defining the behavior coded for use in describing an incident.
Identifies where the incident occurred and whether or not it occurred on school.
The type of communication number listed for an organization.
Category or type of the assessment item. For example:
Multiple choice
Analytic
Prose
....
Language the individual uses to communicate.
The item(s) denoting language(s) spoken or written.
The category of LEA/district. For example: Independent or Charter
A code describing the type of the leave event.
The enumeration of the different levels of education achievable.
The grade level(s) certified for teaching.
An indication that the student has been identified as limited English proficient by the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC), or English proficient.
Linguistic accommodations used with the student for the test.
Linguistic accommodations used with the student for the test.
The item(s) denoting the linguistic accommodations used with the student for the test. For example:
Bilingual dictionary
English dictonary
Reading Aloud - Word or Phrase
Reading Aloud - Entire Test Item
Oral Translation - Word or phrase
Clarification - Word or phrase
A school that has been designed: 1) to attract students of different racial/ethnic backgrounds for the purpose of reducing, preventing, or eliminating racial isolation; and/or 2)to provide an academic or social focus on a particular theme (e.g., science/math, performing arts, gifted/talented, or foreign language).
The media through which teachers provide instruction to students and students and teachers communicate about instructional matters.
The day(s) of the week (e.g., Monday, Wednesday) that the class meets or an indication that a class meets "out-of-school" or "self-paced".
The day(s) of the week (e.g., Monday, Wednesday) that the class meets.
The enumeration items for the day(s) of the week (e.g., Monday, Wednesday) that the class meets or an indication that a class meets "out-of-school" or "self-paced".
The method the credits were earned, for example: Classroom, Examination, Transfer
Previous definition of Ethnicity combining Hispanic/Latino and Race.
The current operational status of the education organization (e.g., active, inactive).
The types of alternate names for a person.
Defines standard levels of competency or performance that can be used for dashboard visualizations: advanced, proficient, basic, below basic.
The evidence presented to verify one's personal identity; for example: drivers license, passport, birth certificate, etc.
A prefix used to denote the title, degree, position or seniority of the person.
The type of students the course was designed for.
Indication of whether the position was filled or retired without filling.
A code describing the type of postsecondary event (e.g., college application or acceptance)
The name of the education program for which a teacher is assigned to a school.
Ultimate and intermediate providers of funds for a particular educational or service program or activity or for an individual's participation in the program or activity; e.g., Federal, State, ESC, District, School, Private Org, etc.
The formal name of the program of instruction, training, services or benefits available through federal, state, or local agencies.
The general racial category which most clearly reflects the individual's recognition of his or her community or with which the individual most identifies.
Zero or more racial categories associated with the student or staff.
The enumeration items defining the racial categories which most clearly reflects the individual's recognition of his or her community or with which the individual most identifies.
The names of the levels of performance rating standards. For example:
Passing
Standard
Commended
...
The nature of recognition given to the student for accomplishments in a co-curricular, or extra-curricular activity.
The nature of an individual's relationship to a student.
The reason the child left the program within a school or district.
The primary reason student is not tested. For example:
Absent
Refusal by parent
Refusal by student
Medical waiver
Illness
Disruptive behavior
LEP Exempt
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An indication as to whether a student has previously taken a given course.
Information on the type of individual who reported the incident.
Indicator of the response. For example:
Nonscorable response
Ineffective response
Effective response
Partial response
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The categorization of the circumstances or reason for the restraint.
The categorization of the circumstances or reason for the restraint.
The items of categorization of the circumstances or reason for the restraint.
Indicator if the test was retaken. For example:
Primary administration
First retest
Second retest
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The one or more categories of school. For example: High School, Middle School, and/or Elementary School.
The one or more categories of school. For example: High School, Middle School, and/or Elementary School.
The category of school. For example: High School, Middle School, Elementary School
An indication of a student's level of eligibility for breakfast, lunch, snack, supper, and milk programs.
The type of education institution as classified by its primary focus.
Identifier for a school year
A categorization of the disabilities associated with a student pursuant to Section 504.
A categorization of the disabilities associated with a student pursuant to Section 504.
Enumeration items for Section 504 disabilities.
Reason for terminating the employment; for example: Employment in education, Employment outside of education, Retirement, Family/personal relocation, Change of assignment
Type of employment separation; for example: Voluntary separation, Involuntary separation, Mutual agreement. Other, etc.
A person's gender.
The specific type of special variation used in how an examination is presented, how it is administered, or how the test taker is allowed to respond. This generally refers to changes that do not substantially alter what the examination measures. The proper use of accommodations does not substantially change academic level or performance criteria.
The specific type of special variation used in how an examination is presented, how it is administered, or how the test taker is allowed to respond. This generally refers to changes that do not substantially alter what the examination measures. The proper use of accommodations does not substantially change academic level or performance criteria.
The item(s) to specifiy the special variation used in how an examination is presented, how it is administered, or how the test taker is allowed to respond. For example:
For example:
Braille
Enlarged monitor view
Extra time
Large Print
Setting
Oral Administration
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An individual's title of employment, official status or rank.
A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to a staff member.
The abbreviation for the state (within the United States) or outlying area in which an address is located.
Enumeration items for the important characteristics of the student's home situation: Displaced Homemaker, Homeless, Immigrant, Migratory, Military Parent, Pregnant Teen, Single Parent, Unaccompanied Youth
Definition: A coding scheme that is used for identification and record-keeping purposes by schools, social services, or other agencies to refer to a student.
The role or type of participation of a student in a discipline incident; for example: Victim, Perpetrator, Witness, Reporter
An indication of the pre-determined criteria for granting the teaching credential that an individual holds.
An indication of the category of a legal document giving authorization to perform teaching assignment services.
The type of communication number listed for an individual.
The type of the session during the school year (e.g., Fall Semester).
An indication of the type of Title I program, if any, in which the student is participating and served.
Denotes the Title I Part A designation for the school.
Identifies the type of weapon used during an incident.
Zero or more selection of the weapon(s).
The enumeration items for the types of weapon used during an incident.
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The type of the account code (e.g., fund, function, object)
The alpha-numeric string that identifies the account.
used for the bell schedule, another name for day (e.g., Blue day,Red day)
The apartment, room, or suite number of an address.
Identifies the form of the assessment, for example a regular versus makeup form, multiple choice versus constructed response, etc.
A student's response to a stimulus on a test.
The title or name of the assessment.
The reason for the absence or tardy.
The title or name of the bell schedule.
The number of the building on the site, if more than one building shares the same address.
The case number assigned to the incident by law enforcement or other organization.
The name of the city in which an address is located.
An indication of the portion of a typical daily session in which students receive instruction in a specified subject (e.g., morning, sixth period, block period, or AB schedules).
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a room by a school, school system, state, or other agency or entity.
Number and description of the CIP Code associated with the student’s CTE program.
A code or abbreviation for an element.
Description of the student cohort
A locally assigned unique identifier (within the school or school district) to identify each specific incident or occurrence. The same identifier should be used to document the entire incident even if it included multiple offenses and multiple offenders.
Restrictions for student and/or teacher contact with the individual (e.g., the student may not be picked up by the individual)
The name of the content standard, for example Common Core.
The data type to specify latitude or longitude.
The correct response for the assessment item.
Definition
The Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) numeric code for the county issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Counties are considered to be the "first-order subdivisions" of each State and statistically equivalent entity, regardless of their local designations (county, parish, borough, etc.). Counties in different States will have the same code. A unique county number is created when combined with the 2-digit FIPS State Code.
The descriptive name given to a course of study offered in a school or other institution or organization. In departmentalized classes at the elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels (and for staff development activities), this refers to the name by which a course is identified (e.g., American History, English III). For elementary and other non-departmentalized classes, it refers to any portion of the instruction for which a grade or report is assigned (e.g., reading, composition, spelling, and language arts).
The department or suborganization the employee/contractor is associated with in the Education Organization.
A detailed description of the entity.
The person, organization, or dpeartment that made a student designation.
A description of the disability diagnosis.
Identifier assigned by the education organization to the discipline action.
Indicates a state health or weather related event that displaces a group of students, and may require additional funding, educational, or social services.
The electronic mail (e-mail) address listed for an individual or organization.
A name given to an individual at birth, baptism, or during another naming ceremony, or through legal change.
The type of the gradebook entry; for example, homework, assignment, quiz, unit test, oral presentation, etc.
A final or interim (grading period) indicator of student performance in a class as submitted by the instructor.
The scale of equivalents, if applicable, for grades awarded as indicators of performance in schoolwork. For example, numerical equivalents for letter grades used in determining a student's Grade Point Average (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1 in a four-point system) or letter equivalents for percentage grades (90-100%=A, 80-90%=B, etc.).
A description of the type of academic distinctions earned by or awarded to the individual.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a space, room, site, building, individual, organization, program, or institution by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
A locally assigned unique identifier (within the school or school district) to identify each specific incident or occurrence. The same identifier should be used to document the entire incident even if it included multiple offenses and multiple offenders.
Indicator or metric computed for the student (e.g., at risk) to influence more effective education or direct specific interventions.
The name of the Indicator, indicator group, or metric computed for the student (e.g., at risk) to influence more effective education or direct specific interventions.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to the postsecondary organization.
The name borne in common by members of a family.
Expanded reason for the staff leave.
The local code assigned by the LEA that identifies the organization of subject matter and related learning experiences provided for the instruction of students.
A secondary name given to an individual at birth, baptism, or during another naming ceremony.
The name of the county, parish, borough, or comparable unit (within a state) in which an address is located.
The full, legally accepted name of the institution.
An alternate name for a person
Reflects the common nomenclature for an element.
The designated title of the learning objective.
The descriptive name of an individual's position.
The five or nine digit zip code or overseas postal code portion of an address.
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A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a program by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
An accountability rating level, designation, or assessment.
The organization assigning the accountability rating.
The rating program (e.g., NCLB)
The title of the rating (e.g., School Rating, Safety Score, etc.)
The description of recognition given to the student for accomplishments in a co-curricular, or extra-curricular activity..
Identifies the reporter of the incident by name.
The number or identfier assigned to an open staff position, typically a requisition number assigned by Human Resources.
A unique number or alphanumeric code assigned to a restraint event by a school, school system, a state, or other agency or entity.
A meaningful raw score or statistical expression of the performance of an individual. The results can be expressed as a number, percentile, range, level, etc.
Supplemental information about an incident.
The category of service provided by a program.
A shortened description for reference.
The person's Social Security number or a state-approved alternative identification number.
The street number and street name or post office box number of an address.
The telephone number including the area code, and extension, if applicable.
A unique identifier for the section, that is defined by the classroom, the subjects taught, and the instructors that are assigned.
A unique numeric code assigned to a person by a state education agency.
The version identifier for the assessment.
The public web site address (URL) for the educational organization.
The school label for the academic week.