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| Field Name | Field Type | Width | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
CDS_CODE |
Character |
14 |
This 14-digit code is the official, unique identification of a school within California. The first two digits identify the county, the next five digits identify the school district, and the last seven digits identify the school. |
REC_ID |
Character |
6 |
This 6-digit code is the unique record identification code assigned to each certificated staff member in California public schools. The code is an identifier with no meaning. The code assigned to a record for any particular year will not match the code assigned to the same staff members' record for prior or future years. Therefore, the code cannot be used to match records over time. |
GENDER |
Character |
1 |
This field is a coded field identifying gender. The gender is coded as follows:
|
ED_LEVEL |
Character |
1 |
This is a coded field for staff member's highest educational level (honorary degrees not included). The highest educational levels are coded as follows:
|
IND |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKA NATIVE" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
CHIN |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "ASIAN - CHINESE" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
JAPN |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "ASIAN - JAPANESE" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
KOR |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "ASIAN - KOREAN" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
VIET |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "ASIAN - VIETNAMESE" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
ASIANIND |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "ASIAN - ASIAN INDIAN" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
LAO |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "ASIAN - LAOTIAN" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
CAM |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "ASIAN - CAMBODIAN" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
OTHASN |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "ASIAN - OTHER" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
HAW |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "PACIFIC ISLANDER - HAWAIIAN" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
GUA |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "PACIFIC ISLANDER - GUAMANIAN" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
SAM |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "PACIFIC ISLANDER - SAMOAN" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
OTHPAC |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "PACIFIC ISLANDER - OTHER" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
FIL |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "FILIPINO" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
HISP |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "HISPANIC" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
BLK |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "AFRICAN AMERICAN - NOT HISPANIC" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
WHT |
Character |
1 |
This field indicates whether the certificated staff belongs to or identifies herself/himself with the "WHITE - NOT HISPANIC" racial/ethnic designation.
(See Glossary for complete definitions of the racial/ethnic groups.) |
YRS_TEACH |
Numeric |
2 |
Total years of public and/or private educational service. Includes services in this district, other districts, other states, and countries. Does not include substitute teaching or classified staff service. The first year of service is counted as 1 year. Blank = Not Reported. |
YRS_DIST |
Numeric |
2 |
Total years of service in a certificated position in the district. The first year of service is counted as 1 year. Blank = Not Reported. |
STATUS |
Character |
1 |
Indicates whether the teacher's position is tenured, probationary, or long-term substitute or temporary employee.
|
FULL_CRED |
Character |
1 |
Completed a teacher preparation program and holds a preliminary, clear, professional clear, or life credential
|
UNIV_INT |
Character |
1 |
University credential program in which the intern is enrolled in the University taking coursework while teaching
|
DIST_INT |
Character |
1 |
District credential program in which interns participate in preparation that includes staff development, but may not include college coursework
|
PRE_INT |
Character |
1 |
The pre-internship program sponsored by school districts or county offices is designed to assist and support teachers in meeting subject-matter competence for an internship program or full credential. Employers provide basic training in classroom management, lesson planning, and teaching methods.
|
EMERGENCY |
Character |
1 |
Requested by an employer on behalf of an individual who does not qualify for a credential or internship but meets minimum certification requirements. The permit holder completes credential requirements through a college or university for renewal.
|
WAIVER |
Character |
1 |
Requested by an employer on behalf of an individual when the employer is unable to find credentialed teachers or individuals who qualify for an emergency permit.
|
ELEM |
Character |
1 |
Indicates the teaching credential held by the certificated staff member. Authorizes teaching in an elementary/self-contained classroom
|
SEC |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for a secondary/subject-specific classroom
|
GEN_SEC |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for general secondary (all subjects)
|
AGRI |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for agriculture
|
ART |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for art
|
BUSINESS |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for business
|
ENGLISH |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for English
|
FOR_LANG |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for foreign language
|
HEALTH |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for health
|
HOME_ECON |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for home economics
|
IND_TECH |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for industrial and technology
|
LIFE_SCI |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for life science
|
MATH |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for mathematics
|
MUSIC |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for music
|
PHYS_ED |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for physical education
|
PHYS_SCI |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for physical science
|
SOC_SCI |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for social science
|
VOC |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for vocational
|
SPEC_ED |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for special education specialist
|
READING |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for reading specialist
|
BCC |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for bilingual
|
ELD |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for English language development
|
SDAIE |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for specially designed academic instruction in English
|
ADULT |
Character |
1 |
Authorized teaching area for adult education
|
FTE_T |
Numeric |
3 |
The field represents the full-time equivalent (FTE) time that the staff spends in teaching assignments. |
FTE_A |
Numeric |
3 |
The field represents the FTE time that the staff spends in administrative assignments. |
FTE_P |
Numeric |
3 |
The field represents the FTE time that the staff spends in pupil services assignments. |