Wisconsin Ed-Fi Data v3.1 - Sections

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This educational entity represents a setting in which organized instruction of course content is provided to one or more students for a given period of time. A course may be offered to more than one class/section. Instruction, provided by one or more teachers or other staff members, may be delivered in person or via a different medium.

Object Triggering Logic

This table describes logic for triggering syncing of this object.

ActionTrigger
Post

When a section is created and saved.

  • Section Placement is required in order for the section to send.
  • 1 record will report for each Section and Term Type combination.
  • Do not send records if the Calendar Exclude check box is checked.

  • Do not send records if the course is marked inactive or State Exclude.
  • Do not send if the School Exclude check box is checked.
  • Do not send if the Calendar is marked Summer School.
  • If Ed-Fi Configuration Profile = Choice + Private Opt In or Choice Only, do not send any records.
PostWhen Section Placement is changed and saved on a section.
PostWhen the Local Course Number or Term type Override is changed.
Put

When any fields listed below are changed:

  • When theSCED Seq Number is changed and saved on the Course editor.
  • When the Certified Learning Method is changed and saved on the Course Editor.
  • When the Non-Certificated Learning Method is changed and saved on the Course Editor.
  • When the Dual Enrollment is changed and saved on the Course Editor.
  • When the World Language is changed and saved on the Course Editor.
  • When the Medium of Instruction is changed and saved on the Course Editor OR on a section.
Delete/PopstWhen the State Course Number is changed
DeleteWhen a section is deleted.
DeleteWhen Section Placement is changed or removed and saved on a section.
DeleteWhen the Local Course Number or Term type Override is changed.
DeleteIf Active is unchecked or Exclude from State Reporting is checked on the Course OR on the Course Master and pushed to the current scope year.


School Exclude, Calendar Exclude, Resource Toggle and Resync Logic

This table describes the School Exclude, Calendar Exclude, Resource Toggle and Resync logic of this object.

ActionTrigger
NoneIf a resource is toggled to 'OFF' after data has sent, all sent data will remain in the ODS but no new data will send.
DeleteIf a resource is toggled to 'OFF" after data has sent and an action is performed that would trigger a delete, that data will remain in the ODS until a resync is done.
ResyncIf a record is in the Ed-Fi Identity Mapping table and not in the ODS, it will be deleted from the Ed-Fi Identity Mapping table
ResyncIf a record is in the ODS and it does not have a matching record in Campus or the Ed-Fi Identity Mapping table, it will be deleted from the ODS.
ResyncIf a mapping is changed in Resource Preferences, a resync will need to be done to reflect the changes.


Natural Key Changes, Cascading Updates, and Deletes Logic

This table describes the Natural Key Changes/Cascading Updates and Deletes logic of this object.

ActionTrigger
Post/Delete

Natural Key Changes:

  • If the School ID changes, all data will remain under the old number and a resync will need to be completed to populate data under the new number.  The delete tool would need to be used to remove all data from the old School ID.
Post/Delete

If any of the following changes in the Course Offerings resource:

  • Local Course Code
  • Session Name
Post/DeleteIf the natural key changes all dependent data will delete/post
Dependent ResourcesStaff Section Associations, Student Section Associations, Student Section Attendance Events, Grades


Scope Year Logic

This table describes scope year logic of this object.

Logic
Sections will report to the configured year to which they are aligned.
Data will only send for years that have valid configuration.


Event Queue Detail

This table describes the Event Queue Detail of this object.

Campus TableEd-Fi ActionFields
sectionPost/Put/DeleteThe primary table used for sending data for this resource.
coursePut

Educational Environment Descriptor

Sequence of Course

gradingTaskCreditPutAvailable Credits


Object Data Elements

This table describes data elements sent within the Sections resource.

Data Element Label

Business Requirement

Business Rules

M, C or O

Data Source GUI Path

Database Field

idThe unique identifier of the resource.


M

sectionIdentifier

The local identifier assigned to a section.

  1. Reports the section ID of the section being reported.
M Course > Sectionsection.sectionID
courseOfferingReferenceA reference to the related CourseOffering resource.
  1. Reports the fields that are part of the Natural Key for the Course Offering resource.


M

locationReferenceA reference to the related Location resource.
  1. This field is optional and does not report.


O

locationSchoolReferenceA reference to the related School resource.
  1. Reports the fields that are part of the Natural Key for the School resource.


M

availableCreditConversionConversion factor that when multiplied by the number of credits is equivalent to Carnegie units.
  1. This is optional, does not report.
O

availableCreditsCredits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.
  1. This field is optional and does not report.
O

availableCreditTypeDescriptorThe type of credits or units of value awarded for the completion of a course.
  1. This is optional, does not report.
O

characteristics

This descriptor defines characteristics of a section, such as whether attendance is taken and the section is graded.

  1. This is optional, does not report.
O




classPeriods The class period during which the Section meets.

  1. This field is optional and does not report.
O

courseLevelCharacteristicsThe type of specific program or designation with which the section is associated (e.g., AP, IB, Dual Credit, CTE). This collection should only be populated if it differs from the Course Level Characteristics identified at the Course Offering level.
  1. This is optional, does not report.
O

educationalEnvironmentDescriptorThe setting in which a child receives education and related services; for example: Center-based instruction Home-based instruction Hospital class Mainstream Residential care and treatment facility 
  1. This field is optional and does not report.
OCourse > Section > Instructional Settingsection.instructionalSetting
instructionLanguageDescriptorThe primary language of instruction, if omitted English is assumed.
  1. This is optional, does not report
O

mediumOfInstructionDescriptorThe media through which teachers provide instruction to students and students and teachers communicate about instructional matters; for example: Technology-based instruction in classroom Correspondence instruction Face-to-face instruction Virtual/On-line Distance learning Center-based instruction
  1. Report first from the Medium of Instruction field on Section.
  2. If section is NULL, report from Medium of Instruction on the Course.
O

Scheduling > Course > Section > Medium of Instruction


Scheduling > Course > Medium of Instruction


offeredGradeLevelsThe grade levels in which the section is offered. This collection should only be populated if it differs from the Offered Grade Levels identified at the Course Offering level.
  1. This is optional, does not report.
O

populationServedDescriptorThe population for which the course was designed; for example: Bilingual students Remedial education students Gifted and talented students Career and Technical Education students Special education students .
  1. This is optional, does not report.
O

programsAn unordered collection of sectionPrograms. This educational entity represents a setting in which organized instruction of course content is provided to one or more students for a given period of time. A course may be offered to more than one class/section. Instruction, provided by one or more teachers or other staff members, may be delivered in person or via a different medium.
  1. If World Language is filled out on Course, report programReference.
  2. If the Dual Language field is filled out, report programReference.
  3. Report from following fields on the Course for the
    • Certified Learning Method
    • Non Certified Career Education Program.
  4. If multiple programs are tied to the same course, report each program.
  5. Report programReference:
O

sequenceOfCourseWhen a section is part of a sequence of parts for a course, the number if the sequence. If the course has only onle part, the value of this section attribute should be 1
  1. Report the value selected in the SCED Sequence "Part n" field.
    • If SCED sequence is 1 out of 1, do not report.
  2. If NULL, do not report.
C

etagA unique system-generated value that identifies the version of the resource.
  1. This is optional, does not report.
O

Type/Descriptors

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This table describes the Ed-Fi Value mapped and reported for Medium of Instruction Descriptors.

CodeShort DescriptionDescritpion
Center-based instructionCenter-based instructionCenters are organized based on content or activity areas. One classroom may have separate centers for pretend play, reading, art, science and blocks.
Correspondence instructionCorrespondence instructionCorrespondence education is a formal educational process under which the institution provides instructional materials, by mail or electronic transmission, including examinations on the materials, to students who are separated from the instructor.
Distance Learning (other than online)Distance Learning (other than online)Participation by a student in a course where the educational materials are provided through cable television, satellite classes, videotapes, or correspondence courses.
Face-to-face instructionFace-to-face instructionUse this value to represent the traditional classroom. Face-to-face instruction is when the instructor and the students of an educational institution are in a place devoted to instruction and where the teaching and learning take place through in-person contact.
Independent studyIndependent studySometimes referred to as Directed Study, this instruction type is a form of education offered by many high schools, colleges, and other educational institutions where a course is undertaken by an individual student with little to no supervision.
InternshipInternshipThe position of a student who works in an organization, sometimes without pay, in order to gain work experience or to satisfy qualification requirements.
OtherOtherUse this instruction type only in the event that no other, more suitable instruction type describes the medium of instruction for the course.
Other technology-based instructionOther technology-based instructionUse this instruction type only in the event that no other, more suitable instruction type describes the medium of instruction for the course.
Technology-based instruction in classroomTechnology-based instruction in classroomThe use of technology in the classroom, including iPads, laptops, tablets, etc. Or, the use of on-line related curriculum versus a paper textbook and/or workbook.
Telepresence/video conferenceTelepresence/video conferenceThis code refers to a set of technologies which allow students to feel as if they were present, to give the appearance of being present, or to have an effect of presence, via telerobotics, at a place other than their true location, e.g., connecting to a remote classroom using video technology.
TelevisedTelevisedThe inclusion of televised documentaries, movies, etc. that relate to the curriculum and enhance a student's understanding.
Videotaped/prerecorded videoVideotaped/prerecorded videoUnder what is known as the "fair use" rule, someone other than the copyright owner may make limited use of a copyrighted work without permission for purposes, such as teaching, research, scholarship, criticism, parody, and news reporting.
Virtual/On-line Distance learningVirtual/On-line Distance learningCourses taught entirely online, where physical distance between teacher and student is immaterial.

Appendix

Programs Reference

Program TypeProgram NameLogic
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#WLForeign Language Exploratory Programs (FLEX)
  1. Report this program type and program name if World Language is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: Foreign Language Exploratory Programs (FLEX).
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#WLForeign Language in the Elementary School Programs (FLES)
  1. Report this program type and program name if World Language is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: Foreign Language in the Elementary School Programs (FLES).
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#WLImmersion Programs (IMMR)
  1. Report this program type and program name if World Language is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: Immersion Programs (IMMR).
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#WLWorld Language (WL)
  1. Report this program type and program name if World Language is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: World Language (WL).
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#DualCollege Course with Private College
  1. Report this program type and program name if Dual Enrollment is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: College Course with Private College.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#DualCollege Course with Technical College
  1. Report this program type and program name if Dual Enrollment is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code:College Course with Technical College.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#DualCollege Course with Tribal College
  1. Report this program type and program name if Dual Enrollment is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code:College Course with Tribal College.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#DualCollege Course with UW System
  1. Report this program type and program name if Dual Enrollment is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code:College Course with UW System.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#DualHigh School Course with Private College
  1. Report this program type and program name if Dual Enrollment is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code:High School Course with Private College.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#DualHigh School Course with Technical College
  1. Report this program type and program name if Dual Enrollment is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code:High School Course with Technical College.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#DualHigh School Course with Tribal College
  1. Report this program type and program name if Dual Enrollment is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code:High School Course with Tribal College.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#DualHigh School Course with UW System
  1. Report this program type and program name if Dual Enrollment is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code:High School Course with UW System.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#Certified

IRC - Not State Approved

  1. Report this program type and program name if Certified Learning Method is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: IRC - Not State Approved.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#CertifiedIRC State Approved Business & Industry
  1. Report this program type and program name if Certified Learning Method is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: IRC State Approved Business & Industry.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#CertifiedIRC State Approved WTCS- Associates
  1. Report this program type and program name if Certified Learning Method is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: IRC State Approved WTCS- Associates.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#CertifiedIRC State Approved WTCS- Embedded Technical Diploma
  1. Report this program type and program name if Certified Learning Method is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: IRC State Approved WTCS- Embedded Technical Diploma.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#CertifiedState Co-op Ed. Skill Standards - DPI Employability Skills
  1. Report this program type and program name if Certified Learning Method is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: State Co-op Ed. Skill Standards - DPI Employability Skills.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#CertifiedState Co-op Ed. Skill Standards - DPI Occupational
  1. Report this program type and program name if Certified Learning Method is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: State Co-op Ed. Skill Standards - DPI Occupational.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#CertifiedState Co-op Ed. Skill Standards - DPI Youth Leadership
  1. Report this program type and program name if Certified Learning Method is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: State Co-op Ed. Skill Standards - DPI Youth Leadership.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#CertifiedYouth Apprenticeship
  1. Report this program type and program name if Certified Learning Method is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: Youth Apprenticeship.

uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#Non Certified
Internship
  1. Report this program type and program name if Non-Certificated Learning Method is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: Internship.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#Non CertifiedLocal Co-op
  1. Report this program type and program name if Non-Certificated Learning Method is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: Local Co-op.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#Non CertifiedSimulation
  1. Report this program type and program name if Non-Certificated Learning Method is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: Simulation.
uri://dpi.wi.gov/ProgramTypeDescriptor#Non CertifiedSupervised occupational experience
  1. Report this program type and program name if Non-Certificated Learning Method is mapped to the Ed-Fi Code: Supervised occupational experience.