| Academic Year |
A year-long period of time that makes up the academic calendar. |
| CASAS Listening Assessment |
State-approved assessment instrument for measuring skill gain in listening for English Language Learners. Student scores recorded in database (ABE) |
| CASAS Reading Assessment |
State-approved assessment instrument for measuring skill gain in reading for English Language Learners. Student scores recorded in database (ABE) |
| Community Correctional Program |
Demographic info. Whether student is part of a community correctional program. |
| Contact hours within program |
Number of hours an ABE student has attended class or participated in other grant-approved activities. (ABE) |
| Correctional Facility |
Name of correctional facility where applicable student is receiving services (incarcerated students only) (ABE) |
| Disability Status |
Demographic info. Whether student has a physical or mental or learning disability (self reported) (ABE) |
| Dislocated Worker |
Demographic info. Whether student is a dislocated worker, as defined in law. (ABE) |
| Displaced Homemaker |
a) worked in the home providing household services for family members, but who has lost the primary source of economic support and who must gain employment skills in order to earn a living; OR b) is a single parent with primary financial and custodial responsibility for supporting dependent children and who must gain employment skills in
order to earn a living. |
| Educational Gain |
Performance measure. Whether student has demonstrated a measurable gain in their literacy, math, or English language skills as measured by approved assessment instrument. (ABE) |
| Enrollment in Postsecondary Institutions. |
Demographic info. Whether a student is currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution. (ABE) |
| Entered Employment |
Performance measure. Whether student obtain unsubsidized employment within one quarter after exiting program. (ABE) |
| Entered Postsecondary Education or Training |
Performance measure. Whether student enrolled in a post-secondary institution or training after exiting program. (ABE) |
| GAIN English Assessment |
State-approved assessment instrument for measuring skill gain in reading and writing. Student scores recorded in database (ABE) |
| GAIN Math Assessment |
State-approved assessment instrument for measuring skill gain in math. Student scores recorded in database (ABE) |
| Highest Level of School Completed. |
Demographic info. Highest level of education completed by participant. Is used to guide student placement and deterring including in federal reporting cohorts. (ABE) |
| Homeless Program |
Demographic info. Whether student is a participant in a homeless program (ABE) |
| Institution ID |
Postsecondary Institution ID |
| Institutional Setting |
Demographic info. Whether student is currently in a non-correctional institutional setting. (ABE) |
| Labor Force Status |
Demographic info. Whether student is in the labor force (employed or seeking employment). Used to determine cohort for federal reporting. (ABE) |
| Learner goals for attending the program. |
Demographic info. Student's goals for attending program, used to aid in student placement and instruction. (ABE) |
| Learning disability |
Demographic info. Whether student has a learning disability (self reported). Used to aid in student placement and instruction, referrals, and accommodations. (ABE) |
| Low income |
Demographic info. Whether student is considered low income. Used to aid in referrals and program community outreach. (ABE) |
| Obtained a GED or High school Diploma |
Performance measure. Whether a student completed their GED credential while enrolled or within a year of leaving the program. Used for federal reporting. (ABE). |
| Physical disability |
Demographic info. Whether a student has a physical disability (self reported). Used to aid in student placement, referrals, and accommodations. (ABE) |
| Public assistance |
Demographic info. Whether student receives public assistance. Used to aid in student referrals, community outreach. (ABE) |
| Receipt of GED |
Demographic info. Whether student has received a GED. (ABE) |
| Recruitment |
How student heard about the program. Used in community outreach and referral. (ABE) |
| Referring Agency |
Which, if any, partner agency referred student to program. (ABE) |
| Retained or improved employment |
Performance measure. Whether student who came to the program employed is still employed three quarters after exit. (ABE) |
| Rural residency status |
Demographic info. Whether student lives in an area considered rural. Used for referrals, community outreach. (ABE) |
| Single Parent |
Is unmarried or legally separated from a spouse; and either (1) Has a minor child or children for which the parent has either custody or joint custody; or (2) Is pregnant. |
| Student ID - Postsecondary SLDS |
A unique number assigned to a student through the Education Unique ID (EDUID) system |
| Term |
The period of time that the institution holds academic classes. |
| Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Language Assessment |
State-approved assessment instrument for measuring skill gains in writing and language. Student scores recorded in database. (ABE) |
| Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Math Assessment |
State-approved assessment instrument for measuring skill gains in math. Student scores recorded in database (ABE) |
| Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Reading |
State-approved assessment instrument for measuring skill gains in reading. Student scores recorded in database. (ABE) |