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File Structure - Teacher Credentials/Experience

File structure for California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) Professional Assignment Information Form (PAIF) teacher credentials and experience by school.

For year 1998-99

File Name: tchcrd98

Field Name Field Type Width
Description

CD_CODE

Character

7

This 7-digit code identifies the county and the district. The first two numbers are the county code and the last five numbers are the district code.

SCHL_CODE

Character

7

This 7-digit code identifies the school.

NUMTEACH

Numeric

7

The number of teachers at the school. A part-time teacher is counted as "1." If a teacher works at two schools, he/she is only counted at one school.

FULL_CRED

Numeric

11

The number of teachers who have completed a teacher preparation program and hold a preliminary, clear professional, or life credential.

FULL_PCT

Numeric

8

The percentage of teachers who have completed a teacher preparation program and hold a preliminary, clear professional, or life credential.

UNIV_INTER

Numeric

11

The number of teachers enrolled in a university credential program in which they are taking coursework while teaching

UNIV_PCT

Numeric

8

The percentage of teachers who are enrolled in a university credential program and who are concurrently taking college coursework.

DIST_INTER

Numeric

11

The number of teacher interns enrolled in a district credential program in which they participate in preparation that includes staff development, but may or may
not include college coursework.

DIST_PCT

Numeric

8

The percentage of teacher interns who are enrolled in a district credential program that includes staff development, but may or may not include college coursework.

EMERGENCY

Numeric

11

The number of teachers holding an emergency credential. Emergency credentials are requested by an employer (school or district) on behalf of an individual who does not qualify for a credential or internship but meets minimum certification requirements. The holder completes credential requirements through a college or university.

EMER_PCT

Numeric

8

The percentage of teachers holding emergency credentials.

WAIVER

Numeric

11

The number of teachers working under a waiver. Waivers are requested by an employer (district or county office) on behalf of an individual when the employer is unable to find credentialed teachers or individuals who qualify for an emergency permit.

WVR_PCT

Numeric

8

The percentage of teachers working under waivers.

YRS_TEACH

Numeric

8

This is the average number of years that all teachers have been instructing students, whether or not they worked in a specific school or district.

YRS_DST

Numeric

8

This is the average number of years that all teachers have been instructing students in the district in which they now work.

YRONE_TCH

Numeric

2

Number of first-year teachers.

YRTWO_TCH

Numeric

2

Number of second-year teachers.

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