Distance Education Data Collection and Reporting

2010-11 and Beyond

Includes participation by a student in a course were the educational materials are provided through cable television, satellite classes, videotapes or correspondence courses.

Distance Education Indicator	Description/Comments
Y	Yes, the educational materials for this course/program were provided through cable television, satellite classes, videotapes or correspondence courses thus qualifing as Distance Education.
N	No, this course does not meet the guidelines to qualify as Distance Education.

USES: The Distance Ed indicator is needed to meet the requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and address existing gaps in the state LDS data sets, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) will build a new student level data collection and begin accumulating new data the first quarter of 2011 and beyond. The main objectives of this effort will be to address 2 key components referenced in ARRA and specified in the America COMPETES Act, the ability to match teachers with students and capture student-level transcript information, including courses completed.

Submit questions, comments and suggestions about the WSLS or ISES to the 24x7 DPI Online Helpdesk Application or call 800-507-5744

Last updated on 6/27/2011 12:43:05 PM