FileSpec:201600EDPrep
Item Item Name Column Name Required Definition Code Set Data Type Length Precision
005 Collection Version CollectionVersion Required Collection version should contain this value '2016ALL1.0EDPrep' for the 2016 ED Prep File Layout.
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010 Current School Year CurrentSchoolYear Required The ending year of the current school year. For example, use '2007' for the 2006-2007 school year.
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025 Reporting Ed Prep Program ReportingEdPrepProgram Required DESE assigned 6 digit code for the reporting ed prep program. DESE_District_Codes Text 6
060 Legal Last Name LastName Required Legal last name.
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065 Legal First Name FirstName Required Legal first name.
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070 Legal Middle Name MiddleName Optional Legal middle name.
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075 Legal Name Suffix Suffix Optional Legal name suffix. E.g. Jr, Sr
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080 Date of Birth DateOfBirth Required Date of birth.
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085 Social Security Number SSN Required Social Security Number. Formats allowed (999999999).
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100 Gender Gender Required Gender Gender_Codes Text 1
105 Race/Ethnicity RaceEthnicity Required Pre-defined Race / Ethnic code. PAP_Race_Ethnicity Text 1
110 Cert. Subject Area SubjectArea Conditional Certification Subject Area, see code set for list of codes. Ed_Prep_Certification_Subject_Area_Codes Text 8
115 GPA Type GPAType Conditional Ed Prep GPA Type, see code set for list of codes. Ed_Prep_GPA_Type_Codes Text 1
120 Content Area GPA GPA Conditional The GPA for approved courses that are listed on file with DESE to meet the content for certification requirements. For example, Mathematics 9-12 requires specific courses in mathematics. An approved program should have a list of approved courses on file with DESE. The GPA for these content courses is what is meant by “Content Area GPA.” Please provide the GPA on a 4.00 scale (two decimal points). Please see the attached list of programs for which Content Area GPA is required. Program-Specific GPA: The cumulative GPA for the specific program. Please provide the GPA on a 4.00 scale (two decimal points). Please see the attached list of programs for which Program-Specific GPA is required.
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125 Ed Prep Program Type EdPrepProgramType Required The “path” taken towards certification as defined in 5 CSR 20-400.320. Traditional refers to Conventional Programs: A program for the preparation of professional school personnel that includes a curriculum of general education, content and professional studies, and clinical experiences designed for candidates who enter college upon graduation from high school and culminates in a bachelor’s or higher degree; Non-Traditional refers to Alternative Programs: A program for the preparation of professional school personnel that provides a curriculum for post-baccalaureate degree candidates without professional education preparation to enable them to meet the requirements for state certification; and Innovative Programs: A program for the preparation of professional school personnel that includes all of the elements and requirements of a conventional program, but utilizes non-conventional methods for delivering the prescribed curriculum (ex. field-based instruction, distance learning via telecommunications or Internet, etc.) Ed_Prep_Program_Type_Codes Text 2
130 Completion Year CompYear Required Year of program completion. (Ex. 2016 Ed Prep = AY 2015-2016).
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135 Comments Comments Optional Additional comments.
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140 Cooperating Teacher 1.2 CT1.2 Required The teacher candidate demonstrates content knowledge and ability to use multiple subject specific methodologies for specific instructional purposes to engage students. Report a value between 0.0 and 7.0 or NA for Not Applicable.
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145 Cooperating Teacher 2.4 CT2.4 Required The teacher candidate recognizes diversity and the impact it has on education. Report a value between 0.0 and 7.0 or NA for Not Applicable.
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150 Cooperating Teacher 5.1 CT5.1 Required The teacher candidate knows how classroom management, motivation, and engagement relate to one another and has knowledge of strategies and techniques for using this to promote student interest and learning. Report a value between 0.0 and 7.0 or NA for Not Applicable.
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155 Cooperating Teacher 7.2 CT7.2 Required The teacher candidate has knowledge of how data can be accessed, analyzed, and appropriately used to design instruction and improve learning activities. Report a value between 0.0 and 7.0 or NA for Not Applicable.
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160 Program Supervisor 1.2 PS1.2 Required The teacher candidate demonstrates content knowledge and ability to use multiple subject specific methodologies for specific instructional purposes to engage students. Report a value between 0.0 and 7.0 or NA for Not Applicable.
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165 Program Supervisor 2.4 PS2.4 Required The teacher candidate recognizes diversity and the impact it has on education. Report a value between 0.0 and 7.0 or NA for Not Applicable.
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170 Program Supervisor 5.1 PS5.1 Required The teacher candidate knows how classroom management, motivation, and engagement relate to one another and has knowledge of strategies and techniques for using this to promote student interest and learning. Report a value between 0.0 and 7.0 or NA for Not Applicable.
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175 Program Supervisor 7.2 PS7.2 Required The teacher candidate has knowledge of how data can be accessed, analyzed, and appropriately used to design instruction and improve learning activities. Report a value between 0.0 and 7.0 or NA for Not Applicable.
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180 Building Principal 1.2 PB1.2 Required The teacher candidate demonstrates content knowledge and ability to use multiple subject specific methodologies for specific instructional purposes to engage students. Report a value between 0.0 and 7.0 or NA for Not Applicable.
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185 Building Principal 2.4 PB2.4 Required The teacher candidate recognizes diversity and the impact it has on education. Report a value between 0.0 and 7.0 or NA for Not Applicable.
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190 Building Principal 5.1 PB5.1 Required The teacher candidate knows how classroom management, motivation, and engagement relate to one another and has knowledge of strategies and techniques for using this to promote student interest and learning. Report a value between 0.0 and 7.0 or NA for Not Applicable.
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195 Building Principal 7.2 PB7.2 Required The teacher candidate has knowledge of how data can be accessed, analyzed, and appropriately used to design instruction and improve learning activities. Report a value between 0.0 and 7.0 or NA for Not Applicable.
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