| Topic | Category | Variable | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: SEPERATE_SETTING | Description: SEPARATE SETTING |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: SETTING_FORMAT | Description: SETTING FORMAT |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: SPANISH_GLOSSARY | Description: NULL |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: SPANISH_TRANSLATION | Description: SPANISH TRANSLATION (STACKED) |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: SPEECH_TO_TEXT | Description: SPEECH-TO-TEXT |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: STANDARD | Description: STANDARD |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: STD_ASST_TECH_RSPND_TST_ITEM | Description: STUDENT USES ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TO RESPOND TO TEST ITEMS |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: STD_RSPND_BRAILLE | Description: STUDENT RESPONDS USING BRAILLE WRITER OR BRAILLE NOTETAKER |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: STD_RSPND_ORALLY | Description: Student responds orally using external communication device or software |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: STD_RSPND_RECORD_DEVICE | Description: Student responds using recording device, which is transcribed by student |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: TEST_CONTENT_PROVIDED | Description: TEST CONTENT PROVIDED IN ASL OR SEE (HUMAN SIGNER) |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: TEST_IN_NONSCHL_SETTG | Description: TEST MAY BE ADMINISTERED BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL IN A NON-SCHOOL SETTING |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: TEST_READ | Description: TEST READ |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: TEST_READ_PART_A | Description: TEST READ PART A |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: TEST_READ_PART_B | Description: TEST READ PART B |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: TEXT_TO_SPEECH | Description: TEXT-TO-SPEECH |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: TEXT_TO_SPEECH_PASSAGES | Description: TEXT-TO-SPEECH PASSAGES |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: THESAURUS | Description: THESAURUS |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: VIDEO | Description: VIDEO |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: VIDEO_ARABIC | Description: VIDEO ARABIC |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: VIDEO_ENGLISH | Description: VIDEO ENGLISH |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: VIDEO_SPANISH | Description: VIDEO SPANISH |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: VISUAL_AIDS | Description: VISUAL AIDS |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: WORD_PRCESSOR_RSPND_TST_ITEM | Description: WORD PROCESSOR OR SIMILAR KEYBOARDING DEVICE TO RESPOND TO TEST ITEMS |
| Topic: Assessment | Category: Testing Accommodations | Variable: WORD_PROCESSOR | Description: WORD PROCESSOR |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: BUILDING_CODE | Description: 5-digit building code assigned to the building in EEM |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: BUILDING_NAME | Description: The name as assigned to the building in the official Educational Entity Master |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: COLLECTION | Description: The collection generated with the Student record in EC GSR. |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: DISTRICT_CODE | Description: state-assigned 5-digit number which identifies student's public school district |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: DISTRICT_NAME | Description: The district responsible for providing education to the reported student |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: OPERATIONAL_DISTRICT_CODE | Description: state-assigned 5-digit number which identifies student's public school district |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: OPERATIONAL_DISTRICT_NAME | Description: The district responsible for providing education to the reported student |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: RIC | Description: The unique student identifier--Research Identification Code. |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: SCHOOL_CODE | Description: The five-digit code assigned to the building in the Educational Entity Master |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: SCHOOL_NAME | Description: Name assigned to the building in the Educational Entity Master |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: SCHOOL_YEAR | Description: The full school year that this record reflects. |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: SUBMITTING_DISTRICT_CODE | Description: Code for entity responsible for providing education to the student |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: SUBMITTING_DISTRICT_NAME | Description: Name recored in EEM for the district submitting the record |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: SUBMITTING_SCHOOL_CODE | Description: Code from EEM of entity providing education services to the student |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: SUBMITTING_SCHOOL_NAME | Description: The five-digit code assigned to the building in the Educational Entity Master |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: All | Variable: TABLE_ID | Description: Key generated to relate records from Main to Programs. Cannot be used with K12 |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: FEDERAL_POVERTY_LEVEL_QUINTILE | Description: Federal Poverty Level quintile to which a child belongs by given record |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: GENDER | Description: The most recent reported gender of the student. |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: HOMELESS_CODE | Description: Primary nighttime residence of a student identified as homeless |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: HOMELESS_STATUS | Description: Primary nighttime residence of a student identified as homeless |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: IS_FOSTER_CHILD | Description: Flag indicating if student has active record from DHHS |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: IS_POVERTY | Description: Indicates if student is economically disadvantaged |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: IS_UNACCOMPANIED_YOUTH | Description: Indicates unaccompanied youth without parent/guardian and is homeless |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: MONTH_YEAR_BIRTH_RAW | Description: Student's Date of birth as appears on legal documentation |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: MULTIPLE_BIRTH_ORDER | Description: Indicates student is part of multiple birth of same gender and similar name |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: NATIVE_LANGUAGE_CODE | Description: The code of the child's native or first language |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: NATIVE_LANGUAGE_NAME | Description: The name of the child's native or first language |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: RACE | Description: Code representing reported racial/ethnicity group of the student |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: RAW_GENDER | Description: Indicates if the student is male or female |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: RAW_RACIAL_ETHNIC_CODE | Description: The ethnicity or race of the student. |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: RESIDENT_COUNTY_CODE | Description: code assigned to the Michigan county of the student's primary address |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: RESIDENT_COUNTY_NAME | Description: Name of the michigan county of the student's primary address |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: RESIDENT_DISTRICT_CODE | Description: Code for the district in which the student's parent or guardian resides |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: RESIDENT_DISTRICT_NAME | Description: Name for the district in which the student's parent or guardian resides |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Demographics | Variable: ZIP_CODE | Description: 5 or 9-digit ZIP code where the student lives |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: ACTION_CODE | Description: Code for childs assessment rating on ability to take action to meet needs |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: ACTION_NAME | Description: Name of childs assessment rating on ability to take action to meet needs |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: ASSESSMENT_DATE | Description: The date on which the assessment occurred. |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: ASSESSMENT_TOOL | Description: Code for method determining child's level of functioning |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: ASSESSMENT_TOOL_CODE | Description: Code for method determining child's level of functioning |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: ASSESSMENT_TOOL_NAME | Description: Name for method determining child's level of functioning |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: ASSESSMENT_TYPE_CODE | Description: Code for Part C child outcomes assessment |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: ASSESSMENT_TYPE_NAME | Description: Name of Part C child outcomes assessment |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: DATA_SOURCE_CODE | Description: Comprehensive assessment tool used when completing the assessment |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: DATA_SOURCE_NAME | Description: Comprehensive assessment tool used when completing the assessment |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: ENTRY_ASSESSMENT_DATE | Description: Month, day, & year of childs first entry assessment for special education |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: EXIT_ASSESSMENT_DATE | Description: Month, day, & year of childs first post special education exit assessment |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: IS_OUTCOME_1B | Description: Flag indicating childs acquisition of social & emotional skills |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: IS_OUTCOME_2B | Description: Flag inicating childs acquisition of new skils since last assessment |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: IS_OUTCOME_3B | Description: Flag indiciating childs acquisiton of skills & behavior since last assessment |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: KNOWLEDGE_SKILLS_CODE | Description: Code for childs assessment rating for acquisition & use of knowledge & skills |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: KNOWLEDGE_SKILLS_NAME | Description: Name of childs assessment rating for Acquisition & use of knowledge & skills |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: NEW_ACTION | Description: Indicates if child has shown changes in taking action to meet needs |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: NEW_KNOWLEDGE_SKILL | Description: Indicates if child has shown any new skill or behavior |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: NEW_SOCIAL_RELATIONSHIP | Description: Indicates if child has shown any new skill or behavior |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: OTHER_SOURCE_COMMENTS | Description: Description of the type of assessment tool |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: OTHER_TOOL_COMMENTS | Description: Description of type of assessment tool used |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: OUTCOME_1A_CODE | Description: Code for positive social-emotional skills reported |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: OUTCOME_2A_CODE | Description: Code for acquiring and using knowledge and skills |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: OUTCOME_3A_CODE | Description: Code for Taking Appropriate Action to Meet Needs |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: PARENT_INPUT_CODE | Description: The code that indicates the parent input about the child outcomes rating. |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: PARENT_INPUT_DATE | Description: Collection date for guardian input regarding the child outcomes rating |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: PARENT_INPUT_NAME | Description: The name of the parent input about the child outcomes rating. |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: SOCIAL_RELATIONSHIP_CODE | Description: NULL |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: SOCIAL_RELATIONSHIP_NAME | Description: NULL |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: SOCIAL_RELATIONSHIPS_CODE | Description: The code for the child's assessment rating for positive social relationships |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Developmental Assessment | Variable: SOCIAL_RELATIONSHIPS_NAME | Description: The name of the child's assessment rating for positive social relationships |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Enrollment and Attendance | Variable: ADDITIONAL_ELIGIBILITY_FACTORS | Description: Added in 2017-18 Data: additional factors to determine Great Start eligibility |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Enrollment and Attendance | Variable: DELIVERY_METHOD_CODE | Description: Code for type of location child attends services (school, home, community) |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Enrollment and Attendance | Variable: DELIVERY_METHOD_NAME | Description: Name of type of location child attends services |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Enrollment and Attendance | Variable: DELIVERY_SCHEDULE_CODE | Description: Coe for primary schedule followed by child for program or service |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Enrollment and Attendance | Variable: DELIVERY_SCHEDULE_NAME | Description: Name of primary schedule followed by child for program/service |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Enrollment and Attendance | Variable: EARLY_CHILDHOOD_PROGRAM_CODE | Description: The code for the early childhood program or service provided to the child. |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Enrollment and Attendance | Variable: EARLY_CHILDHOOD_PROGRAM_NAME | Description: The name of the early childhood program or service provided to the child. |
| Topic: Early Learning | Category: Enrollment and Attendance | Variable: FISCAL_ENTITY_CODE | Description: Code identifying entity receiving funding to provide services to reported child |
Codebook
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