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    Educational Program (educationalProgram)


    Definitions

    Source: Handbooks
    A program that is provided by a public or private institution, organization, or agency to provide instructional or support services to students or staff at any level.


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    Completion Date

    Completion Date

    Source: Handbooks
    The month, day, and year on which an individual completed a course, an education program or a staff development activity.

    Code Set:

    • No option list available - N/A
    Credit Type Earned

    Credit Type Earned

    Source: Handbooks
    The type of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.

    Code Set:

    • Adult education credit - A term frequently used to indicate the number of hours received by an individual upon completion of an adult education program (course or series of courses).
    • Carnegie unit - A standard measurement used for secondary education that represents the completion of a course that meets one period per day for one school year.
    • Converted occupational experience credit - A term frequently used to indicate the number of hours received by an individual based on life experience.
    • Correspondence credit - A term frequently used to indicate the number of hours received by an individual upon completion of a self-paced instructional program (course or series of courses) offered by mail or via the Internet with no direct contact with faculty.
    • Credit by examination - A term frequently used to indicate the number of hours received by an individual upon completion of a course by passing the proficiency examination for the course.
    • + 12 More Codes...
    Credits Earned in Course/Staff Development Activity

    Credits Earned in Course/Staff Development Activity

    Source: Handbooks
    The number of credits earned by an individual for completing a course or staff development activity.

    Code Set:

    • No option list available - N/A
    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Anticipated Outcome

    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Anticipated Outcome

    Source: Handbooks
    The anticipated results of an individual's successful participation in an educational program or staff development activity.

    Code Set:

    • Completion of an additional degree program - An individual is engaged in a program of studies leading to the award of an additional academic degree, diploma, or certificate.
    • Completion of an initial degree program - An individual is engaged in a program of studies leading to the award of an academic degree, diploma, or certificate, but not a professional credential.
    • Completion of an initial degree program and professional credential requirements - An individual is engaged in a program of studies leading to the award of an academic degree, diploma, or certificate and a professional credential for his or her profession.
    • Completion of high school credential - An individual is engaged in a program of studies leading to the award of a high school credential.
    • Maintaining or renewing a credential - An individual is involved in an educational program to fulfill the requirements for obtaining a renewal of a professional credential or for being re-certified in his or her profession.
    • + 8 More Codes...
    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Contact Hours

    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Contact Hours

    Source: Handbooks
    The total number of hours or portion of hours in which an individual participates in an educational program or staff development activity.

    Code Set:

    • 00996 - No option list available
    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Description

    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Description

    Source: Handbooks
    A description of the content standards and goals covered in the educational program/staff development activity.

    Code Set:

    • 00996 - No option list available
    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Duration

    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Duration

    Source: Handbooks
    The average number of hours or portion of hours that an individual participates in an educational program or staff development activity session.

    Code Set:

    • 00996 - No option list available
    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Format

    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Format

    Source: Handbooks
    A designation of the specific category explaining how an educational program or staff development activity is organized.

    Code Set:

    • 00607 - Distance learning
    • 00608 - Virtual/On-line Distance learning
    • 01192 - Computer-based course
    • 01193 - Correspondence course
    • 01200 - Conference
    • + 12 More Codes...
    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Frequency

    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Frequency

    Source: Handbooks
    The average number of sessions per month that an individual participates in an educational program or staff development activity.

    Code Set:

    • 00996 - No option list available
    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Intensity

    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Intensity

    Source: Handbooks
    The total number of sessions an individual is expected to participate in an educational program or staff development activity.

    Code Set:

    • 00996 - No option list available
    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Involvement

    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Involvement

    Source: Handbooks
    A description of an individual's level of involvement in an educational program or staff development activity (e.g., chairperson of a committee, voting or affiliate member of a group, student enrolled in a course, student auditing a course).

    Code Set:

    • 00996 - No option list available
    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Location

    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Location

    Source: Handbooks
    An indication as to the location at which an educational program or staff development activity takes place (e.g., room number, building site, campus designation, or address of a business organization, service center, or community building).

    Code Set:

    • 00996 - No option list available
    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Outcomes

    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Outcomes

    Source: Handbooks
    The description of any products, honors, or recognition resulting from participation in an educational program or staff development activity. Examples include the development of reports, publications, curriculum frameworks, and/or program plans.

    Code Set:

    • 00996 - No option list available
    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Participant's Role

    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Participant's Role

    Source: Handbooks
    An indication of the level of involvement of an individual while participating in an educational program or staff development activity.

    Code Set:

    • 01197 - Consumer/learner
    • 01198 - Provider/trainer
    • 01199 - Collaborator/peer
    • 09999 - Other
    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Purpose

    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Purpose

    Source: Handbooks
    The primary reason an individual is involved in an educational program or staff development activity.

    Code Set:

    • 01122 - Acquisition of new skills or knowledge
    • 01123 - Maintenance or improvement of skills or knowledge
    • 01124 - Remediation of skills or knowledge
    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Relevance

    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Relevance

    Source: Handbooks
    An indication as to whether the contents of an educational program or staff development activity are directly related to an individual's performance of job duties.

    Code Set:

    • 01137 - Related to current job
    • 01138 - Related to advancement within the current job
    • 01139 - Related to a different job or higher position
    • 01140 - Not related
    • 02380 - General development
    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Name

    Educational Program/Staff Development Activity Name

    Source: Handbooks
    The name given to an educational program/staff development activity offered in a school or other institution or organization.

    Code Set:

    • No option list available - N/A
    Educational Program/Staff Development Early Intervention Activity Participant''s Role

    Educational Program/Staff Development Early Intervention Activity Participant''s Role

    Source: Handbooks
    An indication of the level of involvement, in terms of role, of an Early Intervention individual (e.g., employee) while participating in an educational program or staff development activity.

    Code Set:

    • Consultation - N/A
    • Direct service delivery to children - N/A
    • Direct service delivery to children and families - N/A
    • Interdisciplinary team member - N/A
    • Multidisciplinary evaluation - N/A
    • + 7 More Codes...
    Educational Program/Staff Development Early Intervention Activity Participant's Role

    Educational Program/Staff Development Early Intervention Activity Participant's Role

    Source: Handbooks
    An indication of the level of involvement, in terms of role, of an Early Intervention individual (e.g., employee) while participating in an educational program or staff development activity.

    Code Set:

    • 01197 - Consumer/learner
    • 01198 - Provider/trainer
    • 01199 - Collaborator/peer
    • 06032 - Consultation
    • 06033 - Training parents and others
    • + 10 More Codes...
    Entry Date

    Entry Date

    Source: Handbooks
    The month, day, and year on which an individual enters and begins to receive instructional services in a school or an institution during a given session.

    Code Set:

    • No option list available - N/A
    Future Entry Date

    Future Entry Date

    Source: Handbooks
    The month, date, and year on which an individual is anticipated to being receiving instructional services.

    Code Set:

    • No option list available - N/A
    Grade Earned

    Grade Earned

    Source: Handbooks
    A final indicator of student performance in a class as submitted by the instructor.

    Code Set:

    • No option list available - N/A
    Level of Specialization

    Level of Specialization

    Source: Handbooks
    The extent to which an individual concentrates upon a particular subject matter area during his or her period of study at an educational institution.

    Code Set:

    • Area of emphasis/concentration - An area of academic specialization chosen by an individual other than his or her major or minor.
    • Area of interest - An area of interest to the individual not necessarily leading to a degree or credential.
    • Major - A principal area of academic specialization chosen by an individual.
    • Minor - A secondary area of academic specialization chosen by an individual.
    • Post-degree study - An additional area of study that an individual undertakes after having already received his or her last degree or certificate.
    Participation Status

    Participation Status

    Source: Handbooks
    An indication as to whether an individual is participating in an educational course or program or is involved in a staff development activity.

    Code Set:

    • Currently enrolled/involved - An individual is enrolled or participating in an educational program or staff development activity at the present time.
    • Previously enrolled/involved - An individual was previously but is no longer enrolled or participating in an educational program or staff development activity.
    • Program completed - An individual has completed the educational course or program of study or the staff development activity.
    Program Characterization

    Program Characterization

    Source: Handbooks
    The description of the program of work, series of courses, individual course, or training program in which an individual is involved.

    Code Set:

    • No option list available - N/A
    Program Description

    Program Description

    Source: Handbooks
    The description of instructional or non-instructional activities and procedures or services provided to the intended audience.

    Code Set:

    • No option list available - N/A
    Program Name
    Staff Program Name

    Staff Program Name

    Source: Handbooks
    The name of the program of work, series of courses, individual course, or training program in which an individual is involved.

    Code Set:

    • No option list available - N/A
    Withdrawal Date

    Withdrawal Date

    Source: Handbooks
    The month, day, and year that an individual ceased participating in an educational experience without completing the course, educational program, or staff development activity.

    Code Set:

    • No option list available - N/A


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    National Center for Education Statistics - http://nces.ed.gov
    U.S. Department of Education