File Structure: CDIF Data 2003-04

File structure for California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) County/District Information Form (CDIF) adult education, community service, teacher hires, graduation requirements, and interdistrict transfers for 2003-04.

File Name: CDIFCG03.DBF

This file provides the demographic data listed below. The data are collected at the district and/or county office of education level and are not available at the school level. This file is not a summary of data reported on the School Information Form (SIF).

Adult Education Staff Data
Service Learning/Community Service Data
Estimated Number of Teacher Hirer Data
High School Graduation Requirement Data
Student Interdistrict Transfer Data

Note: This file does not contain the county office of education name or district name. To obtain these data, users must download the school name file and match records by the CD_CODE field. See description of CD_code field below.

County-District Code

Field Name	Type Field	Width	Description
CD_CODE	Character	7	This 7-digit code is the official, unique identification of a county office of education or district within California. The first two digits identify the county and the next five digits identify the district.

Adult Education Staff Data (2002-03)

Field Name	Type Field	Width	Description
TEACH_FT	Numeric	5	Full-time adult education teachers.
TEACH_PT	Numeric	5	Part-time adult education teachers.
PUPIL_FT	Numeric	5	Full-time adult education pupil services staff.
PUPIL_PT	Numeric	5	Part-time adult education pupil services staff.
ADM_FT	Numeric	5	Full-time adult education administrators.
ADM_PT	Numeric	5	Part-time adult education administrators.
CLASS_FT	Numeric	5	Full-time adult education classified staff.
CLASS_PT	Numeric	5	Part-time adult education classified staff.

Service Learning and Community Service Data

This section is completed only by high school and unified school districts.

Field Name	Type Field	Width	Description
SERV_LRN	Character	1	The data in this field indicate whether or not "Service-Learning" is a graduation requirement for high school graduates. 'Y' in this field equals 'Yes,' 'N' in this field equals 'No,' and a blank in this field indicates 'unknown.' Definition of Service Learning: Service-Learning is an instructional strategy that uses community service to achieve educational goals. The following five elements must be evident in order for an activity to be classified as Service-Learning. Service Learning is a method: whereby students learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service that is conducted in and meets the needs of a community; which is coordinated with an elementary school, secondary school, institutions of higher education, or community service programs, and with the community; which helps foster civic responsibility; which is integrated into and enhances the academic curriculum of the students; and which provides structured and time for the students to reflect on the service experience.
COM_SRV	Character	1	The data in this field indicate whether or not "Community-Service" is a graduation requirement for high school graduates. 'Y' in this field equals 'Yes,' 'N' in this field equals 'No,' and a blank in this field indicates 'unknown.' Definition of Community-Service: Community Service means volunteering done in the community. The terms "community service" and "service learning" are often used interchangeably, but they are distinct concepts. See the definition of "Service-Learning" above for further reference.

Field Name

Type Field

Width

Description

SERV_LRN

Character

The data in this field indicate whether or not "Service-Learning" is a graduation requirement for high school graduates. 'Y' in this field equals 'Yes,' 'N' in this field equals 'No,' and a blank in this field indicates 'unknown.'

Definition of Service Learning: Service-Learning is an instructional strategy that uses community service to achieve educational goals. The following five elements must be evident in order for an activity to be classified as Service-Learning. Service Learning is a method:

whereby students learn and develop through active participation in thoughtfully organized service that is conducted in and meets the needs of a community;
which is coordinated with an elementary school, secondary school, institutions of higher education, or community service programs, and with the community;
which helps foster civic responsibility;
which is integrated into and enhances the academic curriculum of the students; and
which provides structured and time for the students to reflect on the service experience.

COM_SRV

Character

The data in this field indicate whether or not "Community-Service" is a graduation requirement for high school graduates. 'Y' in this field equals 'Yes,' 'N' in this field equals 'No,' and a blank in this field indicates 'unknown.'

Definition of Community-Service: Community Service means volunteering done in the community. The terms "community service" and "service learning" are often used interchangeably, but they are distinct concepts. See the definition of "Service-Learning" above for further reference.

Estimated Number of Teacher Hire Data (2004-05)

For classroom teaching and specialist positions, the data were collected in full-time equivalents (FTEs) to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service, or classified positions are not included.

Field Name	Type Field	Width	Description
AGR3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of agriculture teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
ART3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of art teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
ENG3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of English and/or drama teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
BUS3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of business teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
LAN3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of foreign language teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
ECO3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of home economics teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
LIFE3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of life science teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
MATH3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of mathematics teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
MUS3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of music teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
PE3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of Physical education, health and dance teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
PHY3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of physical science teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
READ3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of reading teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
SOC3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of social science/studies teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
TRADES3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of trades and industrial arts teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
SPEC3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of Special education teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
BIL3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of bilingual education teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
SELF3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of self-contained classes teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.
OTH3	Numeric	4	Estimated Number of Hires for the Following Year: Projected or estimated number of other specializations of teachers to be hired for the following school year to fill new positions or vacated positions. A vacated position occurs if a teacher is expected to retire, resign, transfer, or begin a leave of absence. Does not include teachers expected to remain with the district in a new specialization. Data are reported in FTEs to one decimal point. Administrative, guidance, media, library, health service or classified positions are not included.

High School Graduation Requirement Data (2003-04)

Minimum units required for a high school diploma by subject area.

Field Name	Type Field	Width	Description
ENGLISH	Numeric	3	Minimum units required in English for a high school diploma.
VISUAL	Numeric	3	Minimum units required in visual and performing arts for a high school diploma.
FOR_ARTS	Numeric	3	Minimum units required in a foreign language for a high school diploma.
PERFARTS	Numeric	3	Minimum units required in either a foreign language or visual and performing arts for a high school diploma.
HEALTH	Numeric	3	Minimum units required in health for a high school diploma.
HISTORY	Numeric	3	Minimum units required in history-social science for a high school diploma.
MATH	Numeric	3	Minimum units required in mathematics for a high school diploma.
PHYS_ED	Numeric	3	Minimum units required in physical education for a high school diploma.
SCIENCE	Numeric	3	Minimum units required in science for a high school diploma.
COMM_SERV	Numeric	3	Minimum units required in community service for a high school diploma.
ELECTIVES	Numeric	3	Minimum units required in electives for a high school diploma.
OTHER	Numeric	3	Minimum units in other subjects required for a high school diploma.
TOT_UNITS	Numeric	4	Total units needed for graduation.
UNITS	Numeric	3	Number of units equivalent to a one year course in the district.
ALGEBRA1	Numeric	3	Algebra I or Integrated Mathematics I (college preparatory) units required for high school graduation.
GEOMETRY	Numeric	3	Geometry or Integrated Mathematics II (college preparatory) units required for high school graduation.
ALGEBRA2	Numeric	3	Algebra II or Integrated Mathematics III (college preparatory) units required for high school graduation.
STATS	Numeric	3	Probability and Statistics or Data Analysis units required for high school graduation.
LAB_SCI	Numeric	3	Laboratory Science units required for high school graduation.

Student Interdistrict Transfer Data

Field Name	Type Field	Width	Description
INTERDST	Numeric	5	The number of inter-district transfers (students) received.

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