6 Data Model

6.1 Introduction

This section presents the XML structure for SIF Data Model common elements and objects in a tabular format for readers less versed in parsing formal XML schema definitions, along with conventions that typically apply in the data model for easy reference.

6.1.1 Format

The Char(acteristics) column for all of the tables in this section use the following codes:

Code	Characteristic
M	Mandatory element or attribute
O	Optional element or attribute
C	Conditional element or attribute
MR	Mandatory and repeatable element
OR	Optional and repeatable element
CR	Conditional and repeatable element

Mandatory elements MUST be present in Add events, and in non-empty and non-error responses to requests for entire SIF objects (e.g., no SIF_Query/SIF_QueryObject/SIF_Element elements supplied in the request). Mandatory attributes MUST always be present if their corresponding element is present.

SIF Agents and Zone Integration Servers MUST supply data according to the types specified in the Type columns and their corresponding equivalents in the most recent schema files associated with this specification. If there is a discrepancy between object and element definitions in this specification and the corresponding schema files, the definition in the schema files takes precedence; every effort will be made to note discrepancies in the errata for this document as they are identified.

6.1.2 Conventions

6.1.2.1 Object Attributes/Primary Keys

XML attributes in SIF are primarily used to provide additional information regarding the associated element content. In addition, attributes at the root level of an object can have special significance. These root-level attributes often serve as the primary key or identifier for the object. In many cases this is no more than a RefId GUID of RefIdType, though these object key components may consist solely of foreign key references to other SIF objects and include school years, dates, etc. These object key components (root-level attributes) are immutable over the lifetime of an object and serve the purpose of uniquely identifying an object, especially in Change and Delete events. Some Working Groups also include non-object key components in object attributes: e.g., mandatory foreign key references to other objects or attributes that provide additional processing information regarding the object. As SIF currently does not mandate that all object attributes be included in all messages, when a SIF Association Working Group or Task Force places a non-primary key attribute in the object's attribute definitions (typically out of historical query conventions), they are indicating that this value must still be accessible to systems in Change and, more notably, Delete events. Also, all object key component attributes must be supplied to identify the object in Change and Delete events.

6.1.2.2 Object References

As stated elsewhere, SIF primarily uses GUIDs as object identifiers, primary keys, or RefIds. References to primary keys (foreign key references) follow certain conventions in SIF in most objects:

An element or attribute of type IdRefType can be defined that consists of the referenced object name concatenated with RefId, e.g., StudentPersonalRefId (a reference to the object identifier/primary key/RefId of a StudentPersonal object);
An element requiring a more descriptive name for the reference or one that refers to more than one object type is defined as IdRefType, has an element name of a group's choosing (or generically SIF_RefId) and enumerates all possible object types that can be referenced in the SIF_RefObject attribute; or
A pair of attributes can be defined, one of type IdRefType containing the referenced object's RefId, the other enumerating all possible object types that can be referenced; generically these are named SIF_RefId and SIF_RefObject, respectively; naming conventions that programmatically allow identification of the pair beyond the generic names will be documented when the need arises.

6.1.2.3 Lists/Repeatable Elements

For those accustomed to normalized relational databases, the SIF Data Model will appear to be not especially normalized, especially with regard to repeating groups of data not separated into their own "tables," or in SIF's case, "objects" with primary/foreign keys to maintain the relationship. Bear in mind that SIF is not a format for storing data; it is a format for transmitting data asynchronously between disparate and distributed systems needing to share data for interoperability; the format this data takes in different systems can vary greatly, and the data related to any given "entity" may come from a variety of sources and systems. The goals of normalization—eliminating redundancy, organizing data efficiently, reducing inconsistencies, etc.—take on a different meaning in a message queuing system. Of primary importance is transmitting the data needed for interoperability in a minimum number of messages. The need to "join" together a great number of separate objects is kept to a minimum in SIF, as individual systems do not have access to all the data required and due to the asynchronous nature of SIF, any one of these systems may take a fair amount of time before returning data necessary for joins (SIF_ExtendedQuery has been developed to communicate a join to a single system that may have direct access to the all the data necessary to efficiently accomplish this task). It's one thing to make a separate request for a student's picture or enrollment information, another entirely to request every available phone number, address and e-mail address separately from the SIF Zone. As such, it is often the case in SIF that repeating data is stored directly in an object, rather than being separated out into a separate object.

Repeating data is very analogous to objects, though, within any given object. In SIF's Publish/Subscribe model, repeating elements in objects can be added to, changed in or deleted from an object, much like objects can be added to, changed in or deleted from a Zone. Within an existing object, all of these actions take place within a Change event, and repeating elements—if any exist initially—are first made available within an object in an Add event or can be obtained directly via requests. Repeatable elements are contained within a parent List element in most SIF objects whether or not they support events, e.g.:

<EmailList> <Email Type="Primary">contact@sifinfo.org</Email> <Email Type="Alternate1">info@sifinfo.org</Email> </EmailList>

Example 6.1.2.3-1: EmailList

Two types of list are currently defined in SIF, ActionList and List; both consist of a list container element and a single repeatable child element. Each type of list serves different needs and has associated conventions for communication and processing in the SIF Publish/Subscribe Model. List or ActionList is specified in the Type column in tables in this section for each list; when an ActionList the key, possibly compound, is also indicated in the Type column. ActionList key values must be unique within an instance of an ActionList.

6.1.2.3.1 ActionList

An ActionList has a key that uniquely identifies each child element within the list. This type of list is primarily used when it is desirable or necessary for systems to support or refer to a subset of the list, either due to functionally only being able to support a subset or because specifying a subset in Change events is more efficient than transmitting a whole list as in List. While one system may support the Primary and Alternate1 e-mail address types above, another may additionally support Alternate2 addresses. The second system is able to communicate the addition, change or deletion of an Alternate2 address without the first system inadvertently interpreting that to mean a student or staff member's Primary and Alternate1 addresses have been deleted.

Systems communicate the whole list as a cohesive unit consisting of the parent list container element and all child elements in an Add event; if the container is present with no child elements, the list is empty; the same is implied when an optional list is not present in an Add event. In a Change event, systems SHOULD only transmit those elements that have been added, changed or deleted. Deletion is not implied by the omission of a child element, but rather explicitly communicated with a SIF_Action attribute of Delete added to the deleted element, along with the element's key attribute(s)/element(s) at a minimum. An empty list in a Change event implies no changes have occurred in the list, as does the omission of the list. Systems storing ActionList data should set/replace/delete any existing values identified by primary keys in the Change event they support.

<EmailList> <Email Type="Primary">editor@sifinfo.org</Email> <Email Type="Alternate1" SIF_Action="Delete" /> </EmailList>

Example 6.1.2.3.1-1: Indicating a new value for the Primary e-mail address and deleting the Alternate1 address

A system that supports an Alternate2 e-mail makes no changes to its value for that address type.

6.1.2.3.2 List

While a unique, primary key may still be identifiable in its child elements, a List is used primarily when:

the list is a cohesive whole conceptually, where supporting or referring to a subset of the list is of little value;
when the list consists only of keys, and no associated data;
the list is informational/temporary state information and not typically persisted; or
when no key exists to uniquely identify items in the list.

Lists are always transmitted as a cohesive unit consisting of the parent list container element and all child elements. If no child elements exist in the list, the list consists of the container element alone. Omission of an optional List in an Add event also implies no list items. In a Change event, omission of the List indicates no changes have been made; otherwise the parent container element and all child elements, if any, are included. Systems storing List data should replace all corresponding data in their systems when persisting the list; likewise when a change is made to one or more list items or when all items in the list are deleted, systems should send the whole list in a Change event.

Example 6.1.2.3.2-1: Indicating an updated list of country citizenships

A system that supports CountriesOfCitizenship updates its local data to reflect U.S. and German citizenship.

6.1.2.4 Supported Optional Elements Without Values

Some agents follow the convention of supplying an optional element as empty (e.g. <BirthDate></BirthDate> or <BirthDate/> to indicate that the application supports the element, but that it currently has no value available within a given object. To allow for this convention within SIF—as in this example an empty string does not satisfy the xs:date type definition of BirthDate—all optional elements in SIF are defined as nillable [SCHEMA]. To satisfy type constraints on an element while still supplying an empty or "nil" value, agents MUST tag the element with a true value for the nil attribute from namespace http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance [SCHEMA] (e.g. <BirthDate xsi:nil="true"/> where the prefix xsi has been mapped to the namespace http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance), unless an empty value is valid with regard to the element's type definition, in which case supplying the nil attribute value of true is optional. See SIF and XML Namespaces for more details on namespaces, and SIF and XML Schema for more details on SIF's use of XML Schema.

6.1.2.5 Externally-Defined XML

Note that XML not defined within SIF does not necessarily support ad hoc omission of XML elements at will to conform with the conventions of the SIF Publish/Subscribe Model (where unchanged elements are typically omitted in Change events, and where non-key elements are often omitted in Delete events) or of the SIF Request/Response Model (where a subset of elements can be retrieved from objects with requests). If externally-defined XML occurs within a SIF data object, SIF conventions do not extend to that XML unless that XML is defined to accommodate SIF conventions; the XML, when transmitted, must only conform to any external definitions dictating its structure, if any. Applications should be prepared for the possibility of receiving whole externally-defined XML structures in Change events (regardless of how little or much of the external XML has changed) and possibly also Delete events, likewise in responses even when a subset of the XML structure's child elements may have explicitly been requested.

6.2 Common Elements

6.2.1 Address

This element represents an address. This element occurs within objects and elements such as StaffPersonal and StudentPersonal/StudentAddress, etc.

Figure 6.2.1-1: Address

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	Address	M	This element contains address data.
@	Type	M	Code that defines the location of the address. Note: A subset of specific valid values for each instance in a data object may be listed in that object.	NCES0025AddressTypeType
	Street	M	The street element is a complex element and breaks the street down into several parts.
	Street/Line1	M	Address line 1.	xs:normalizedString
	Street/Line2	O	Address line 2.	xs:normalizedString
	Street/Line3	O	Address line 3.	xs:normalizedString
	Street/Complex	O	Name of the complex.	xs:normalizedString
	Street/StreetNumber	O	The address number assigned to the building.	xs:normalizedString
	Street/StreetPrefix	O	Street prefix like NE	xs:normalizedString
	Street/StreetName	O	The name of the street.	xs:normalizedString
	Street/StreetType	O	The type of street. For example, Lane, Blvd., Ave., etc.	xs:normalizedString
	Street/StreetSuffix	O	Street suffix like SW.	xs:normalizedString
	Street/ApartmentType	O	Type of apartment, for example, Suite.	xs:normalizedString
	Street/ApartmentNumberPrefix	O	Apartment number prefix.	xs:normalizedString
	Street/ApartmentNumber	O	The number of the apartment.	xs:normalizedString
	Street/ApartmentNumberSuffix	O	Apartment number suffix.	xs:normalizedString
	City	M	The city part of the address.	xs:normalizedString
	County	O	The county part of the address.	xs:normalizedString
	StateProvince	M	The state or province code.	StateProvince
	Country	M	The country code.	Country
	PostalCode	M	The ZIP/postal code.	xs:normalizedString
	GridLocation	O	The location of the address.	GridLocation

Table 6.2.1-1: Address

<Address Type="0123"> <Street> <Line1>1 IBM Plaza</Line1> <Line2>Suite 2000</Line2> <StreetNumber>1</StreetNumber> <StreetName>IBM</StreetName> <StreetType>Plaza</StreetType> <ApartmentType>Suite</ApartmentType> <ApartmentNumber>2000</ApartmentNumber> </Street> <City>Chicago</City> <County>Cook</County> <StateProvince>IL</StateProvince> <Country>US</Country> <PostalCode>60611</PostalCode> <GridLocation> <Latitude>41.850000</Latitude> <Longitude>-87.650000</Longitude> </GridLocation> </Address>

Example 6.2.1-1: Address

6.2.2 AddressList

A list of Address elements.

Figure 6.2.2-1: AddressList

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	AddressList		A list of Address elements.	ActionList (Address/@Type)
	Address	MR		Address
@	SIF_Action	O	In a `Change` event, this flag can be used to indicate an element has been deleted from the parent list container. At a minimum the key for the list must also be present.	values: Delete

Table 6.2.2-1: AddressList

<AddressList> <Address Type="0123"> <Street> <Line1>1 IBM Plaza</Line1> <Line2>Suite 2000</Line2> <StreetNumber>1</StreetNumber> <StreetName>IBM</StreetName> <StreetType>Plaza</StreetType> <ApartmentType>Suite</ApartmentType> <ApartmentNumber>2000</ApartmentNumber> </Street> <City>Chicago</City> <County>Cook</County> <StateProvince>IL</StateProvince> <Country>US</Country> <PostalCode>60611</PostalCode> <GridLocation> <Latitude>41.850000</Latitude> <Longitude>-87.650000</Longitude> </GridLocation> </Address> </AddressList>

Example 6.2.2-1: AddressList

6.2.3 BirthDate

A person's date of birth.

Figure 6.2.3-1: BirthDate

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	BirthDate		A person's date of birth.	xs:date

Table 6.2.3-1: BirthDate

Example 6.2.3-1: BirthDate

6.2.4 CongressionalDistrict

Common element used to indicate the number of the U.S. Congressional District in which an entity resides or is physically located.

Figure 6.2.4-1: CongressionalDistrict

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	CongressionalDistrict		Number for the US congressional district. While typically numerical, this element does allow for text values to cover exceptions, e.g. to indicate an "at-large" district as in Wyoming.	union of: xs:unsignedInt xs:token

Table 6.2.4-1: CongressionalDistrict

Example 6.2.4-1: CongressionalDistrict

6.2.5 ContactInfo

Common element used to supply information for a contact person at a school, LEA, or other institution.

Figure 6.2.5-1: ContactInfo

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	ContactInfo		Common element used to supply information for a contact person at a school, LEA, or other institution.
	Name	M	The name of the contact person. Note that `Name` is redefined here to allow for `LastName` and `FirstName` to be omitted if they cannot be provided; when omitted, `FullName` must have a value.
@	Type	M	Code that specifies what type of name this is. If unsure, use `04`.	values: 01 Given Name (Name at Birth) 02 Current Legal 03 Alias 04 Name of Record 05 Previous Name (sometimes called Maiden Name of Female Persons) 07 Married Name 08 Professional Name
	Name/Prefix	O	A prefix associated with the name like Mr., Ms., etc.	xs:normalizedString
	Name/LastName	O	The last name.	LastName
	Name/FirstName	O	The first name.	FirstName
	Name/MiddleName	O	The middle name or initial.	MiddleName
	Name/Suffix	O	Generation of suffix like II, Jr., etc.	xs:normalizedString
	Name/PreferredName	O	This is a name that the person prefers to be called by.	xs:normalizedString
	Name/SortName	O	This is the name to be used for sorting purposes.	xs:normalizedString
	Name/FullName	C	A free text field for the complete name. Mandatory if `LastName` and `FirstName` are omitted.	xs:normalizedString
	PositionTitle	O	The contact person's position title. Examples Superintendent	xs:normalizedString
	Role	O	Role played by this contact in this instance. Examples Report Contact Primary Contact Alternate Contact	xs:normalizedString
	Address	O	Address of the contact.	Address
	EmailList	O	List of Email elements.	EmailList
	PhoneNumberList	O	List of PhoneNumber elements.	PhoneNumberList

Table 6.2.5-1: ContactInfo

<ContactInfo> <Name Type="04"> <LastName>Geisel</LastName> <FirstName>Theodore</FirstName> <FullName>Theodore Geisel</FullName> </Name> <PositionTitle>Superintendent</PositionTitle> <EmailList> <Email Type="Primary">drseuss@whoville.k12.state.us</Email> </EmailList> <PhoneNumberList> <PhoneNumber Type="0096"> <Number>(555) 555-0102</Number> </PhoneNumber> </PhoneNumberList> </ContactInfo>

Example 6.2.5-1: ContactInfo

6.2.6 Country

A country code.

Figure 6.2.6-1: Country

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	Country		A country code.	union of: ISO31661EnglishCountryNamesAndCodeElementsType ISO31663CodeForFormerlyUsedNamesOfCountriesType

Table 6.2.6-1: Country

Example 6.2.6-1: Country

6.2.7 CourseCode

School-defined local code for a course.

Figure 6.2.7-1: CourseCode

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	CourseCode		School-defined local code for a course.	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.7-1: CourseCode

Example 6.2.7-1: CourseCode

6.2.8 CourseCredits

The number of credits awarded upon course completion.

Figure 6.2.8-1: CourseCredits

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	CourseCredits		The number of credits awarded upon course completion.	xs:decimal
@	Type	M	The type of credit offered.	NCES0108CreditTypeEarnedType

Table 6.2.8-1: CourseCredits

Example 6.2.8-1: CourseCredits

6.2.9 CourseTitle

Title of a course.

Figure 6.2.9-1: CourseTitle

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	CourseTitle		Title of a course.	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.9-1: CourseTitle

<CourseTitle>Graphics Basics</CourseTitle>

Example 6.2.9-1: CourseTitle

6.2.10 Demographics

Demographics information about the student, contact, staff member, etc. This element occurs within objects such as StudentPersonal, StudentContact, etc.

Figure 6.2.10-1: Demographics

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
Demographics		Demographics information about the student, contact, staff member, etc. This element occurs within objects such as StudentPersonal, StudentContact, etc.
RaceList	O		RaceList
HispanicLatino	O		HispanicLatino
Gender	O	Person's gender.	Gender
BirthDate	O	The person's date of birth.	BirthDate
BirthDateVerification	O	Means by which the person's birth date was validated.	NCES0315BirthdateVerificationType
PlaceOfBirth	O	The person's place of birth—like village, town, city etc.	xs:normalizedString
CountyOfBirth	O	The county in which the person was born.	xs:normalizedString
StateOfBirth	O	The person's state of birth.	StateProvince
CountryOfBirth	O	The person's country of birth.	Country
CountriesOfCitizenship	O		List
CountriesOfCitizenship/CountryOfCitizenship	MR	A person's country of citizenship.	Country
CountriesOfResidency	O		List
CountriesOfResidency/CountryOfResidency	MR	A person's country of residence.	Country
CountryArrivalDate	O	Date the person first arrived in the country.	xs:date
CitizenshipStatus	O	The person's citizenship status.	NCES0322CitizenshipStatusType
EnglishProficiency	O	Person's proficiency in English.	EnglishProficiency
LanguageList	O	List of languages an individual uses to communicate.	LanguageList
DwellingArrangement	O	Setting/environment in which the person resides.
DwellingArrangement/Code	M	Code representing the setting/environment in which the person resides	NCES0600DwellingArrangementType
DwellingArrangement/OtherCodeList	O		OtherCodeList
MaritalStatus	O	The person's marital status.	NCES0330MaritalStatusType

Table 6.2.10-1: Demographics

<Demographics> <RaceList> <Race> <Code>1002</Code> </Race> </RaceList> <Gender>M</Gender> <BirthDate>1990-09-26</BirthDate> <BirthDateVerification>1004</BirthDateVerification> <PlaceOfBirth>Miami</PlaceOfBirth> <CountyOfBirth>Dade</CountyOfBirth> <StateOfBirth>FL</StateOfBirth> <CountryOfBirth>US</CountryOfBirth> <CountriesOfCitizenship> <CountryOfCitizenship>US</CountryOfCitizenship> </CountriesOfCitizenship> <CountriesOfResidency> <CountryOfResidency>US</CountryOfResidency> </CountriesOfResidency> <CitizenshipStatus>1017</CitizenshipStatus> <EnglishProficiency> <Code>1633</Code> </EnglishProficiency> <LanguageList> <Language> <Code>eng</Code> </Language> </LanguageList> <DwellingArrangement> <Code>1674</Code> </DwellingArrangement> <MaritalStatus>1042</MaritalStatus> </Demographics>

Example 6.2.10-1: Demographics - Example 1

Example 6.2.10-2: Demographics - Example 2

6.2.11 DistrictCourseCode

A district course code.

Figure 6.2.11-1: DistrictCourseCode

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	DistrictCourseCode		A district course code.	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.11-1: DistrictCourseCode

Example 6.2.11-1: DistrictCourseCode

6.2.12 EarnedStatus

This gives information about a staff member's meal status.

Figure 6.2.12-1: EarnedStatus

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	EarnedStatus		This gives information about a staff member's meal status.
@	Type	M	Earned status type. In SIF objects where the EarnedStatus is required and does not apply, `NA` should be used.	values: Yes No NA
	StartDate	O	Date on which earned status became effective (inclusive).	xs:date
	EndDate	C	Date on which earned status was last in effect. This attribute is conditional upon the StartDate element. It exists only if the StartDate element exists.	xs:date

Table 6.2.12-1: EarnedStatus

Example 6.2.12-1: EarnedStatus

6.2.13 EconomicDisadvantage

Does the student meet the State criteria for classification as having an economic disadvantage?

Figure 6.2.13-1: EconomicDisadvantage

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	EconomicDisadvantage		Does the student meet the State criteria for classification as having an economic disadvantage?	values: Yes No Unknown

Table 6.2.13-1: EconomicDisadvantage

Example 6.2.13-1: EconomicDisadvantage

6.2.14 EducationalLevel

A code representing the highest level of education completed by a person.

Figure 6.2.14-1: EducationalLevel

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	EducationalLevel		A code representing the highest level of education completed by a person.	NCES0332HighestLevelOfEducationCompletedType

Table 6.2.14-1: EducationalLevel

Example 6.2.14-1: EducationalLevel

6.2.15 EducationFilter

Based on feedback from publishers, instructional management and system integrator vendors, EducationFilter was developed to provide the ability to tag objects with metadata that allows for categorization, sorting, and filtering, to empower teaching and learning SIF usage. There exist two main business cases:

Content providers receiving a request for learning resources can tag content with applicable filters. Upon receipt of SIF objects, receiving application can then read the metadata to categorize the content most appropriately.
When supported by providers, this metadata can then be utilized in queries to more precisely limit the type of content returned to requesting applications.

The use cases for EducationFilter require a contract and choreography to be understood between both sides of the transaction as is the case with all SIF_Metadata.

Figure 6.2.15-1: EducationFilter

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
EducationFilter
MediaTypes	O	Allows an object or query to be tagged with MIME types.	List
MediaTypes/MediaType	MR		xs:token
GradeLevels	O	Applicable grade levels as defined by SIF.	GradeLevels
SubjectAreas	O	This allows subject areas to be associated with an object or query. Although there could be overlap with `LearningStandardItems`, it is anticipated there will be use cases where `LearningStandardItem` objects may not exist or may not be available, and data may need to be tagged with high-level subject areas.	List
SubjectAreas/SubjectArea	MR		SubjectArea
InterestLevels	O	`InterestLevels` is designed to represent the grade level for which the content is created. For example a tenth grader is at a third grade level in Algebra. You would want to present the content at a third grade level, but in a tenth grade context or interest level.	List
InterestLevels/InterestLevel	MR		GradeLevel
LearningStandardItems	O	Allows any SIF object to be correlated to learning standards.	List
LearningStandardItems/LearningStandardItemRefId	MR		IdRefType
BloomsTaxonomyLevels	O	This is a taxonomy of educational objectives based on three "domains:" Affective, Psychomotor, and Cognitive. For the purposes of assigning attributes to learning resources, the SIF specification is limited to the cognitive domain, including knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation.	List
BloomsTaxonomyLevels/BloomsTaxonomyLevel	OR		values: Knowledge Comprehension Application Analysis Synthesis Evaluation
MultipleIntelligences	O	An educational theory that describes at least eight different kinds of "intelligences." These include linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical intelligence, interpersonal, intrapersonal and naturalist.	List
MultipleIntelligences/MultipleIntelligence	OR		values: Linguistic Logical-Mathematical Spatial Musical Bodily-Kinesthetic Interpersonal Intrapersonal Naturalist
InstructionalStrategies	O	The various ways that instruction is delivered to achieve learning objectives and concepts.	List
InstructionalStrategies/InstructionalStrategy	OR		values: Lecture Online Discussion Cooperative Group Scenario Demonstration/Lab Self-study Problem-Based Learning Project Other
Title	O	The title of the content.	xs:normalizedString
Summary	O	A summary of the content.	xs:string
LearningObjectives	O	Description of learning objective(s) for this lesson, i.e., "Student will be able to use Pythagorean Theorem."—equates to 'benchmark' or 'goal' or other terminology	List
LearningObjectives/LearningObjective	MR		xs:string
ResourceTypes	O	Type of resource	List
ResourceTypes/ResourceType	MR		values: Supplemental Resource Remedial Resource Core Instructional Resource Assessment Other

Table 6.2.15-1: EducationFilter

Example 6.2.15-1: EducationFilter - Example 1

<EducationFilter> <MediaTypes> <MediaType>x-application/pdf</MediaType> </MediaTypes> <GradeLevels> <GradeLevel> <Code>10</Code> </GradeLevel> </GradeLevels> <SubjectAreas> <SubjectArea> <Code>02</Code> <OtherCodeList> <OtherCode Codeset="Text">Algebra and Geometry</OtherCode> </OtherCodeList> </SubjectArea> </SubjectAreas> <InterestLevels> <InterestLevel> <Code>03</Code> </InterestLevel> </InterestLevels> <LearningStandardItems> <LearningStandardItemRefId>502070339FA347B5B123BEF68D118332</LearningStandardItemRefId> </LearningStandardItems> <BloomsTaxonomyLevels> <BloomsTaxonomyLevel>Application</BloomsTaxonomyLevel> </BloomsTaxonomyLevels> <MultipleIntelligences> <MultipleIntelligence>Logical-Mathematical</MultipleIntelligence> </MultipleIntelligences> <InstructionalStrategies> <InstructionalStrategy>Self-study</InstructionalStrategy> </InstructionalStrategies> <Title>Geometry in Our World</Title> <Summary>This content provides initial definitions and instruction for line symmetry and various shapes. The students will initially learn the concepts and then go and find shapes in the appropriate context and draw them with the line of symmetry.</Summary> <LearningObjectives> <LearningObjective> The student will be able to identify and draw figures with symmetry. </LearningObjective> </LearningObjectives> <ResourceTypes> <ResourceType>Supplemental Resource</ResourceType> </ResourceTypes> </EducationFilter>

Example 6.2.15-2: EducationFilter - Example 2

6.2.16 ElectronicId

Common element used to specify entity identifiers that are read by electronic equipment. It is used in objects such as StudentPersonal, StaffPersonal, and LibraryPatronStatus.

Figure 6.2.16-1: ElectronicId

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	ElectronicId		Common element used to specify entity identifiers that are read by electronic equipment. It is used in objects such as StudentPersonal, StaffPersonal, and LibraryPatronStatus.	xs:normalizedString
@	Type	M	Electronic Id type.	values: Barcode Magstripe PIN RFID

Table 6.2.16-1: ElectronicId

Example 6.2.16-1: ElectronicId

6.2.17 ElectronicIdList

A list of electronic identifiers associated with an entity.

Figure 6.2.17-1: ElectronicIdList

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	ElectronicIdList		A list of electronic identifiers associated with an entity.	List
	ElectronicId	MR		ElectronicId

Table 6.2.17-1: ElectronicIdList

Example 6.2.17-1: ElectronicIdList

6.2.18 ELL

Is the student an English Language Learner under Title 3?

Figure 6.2.18-1: ELL

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	ELL		Is the student an English Language Learner under Title 3?	values: Yes No Unknown

Table 6.2.18-1: ELL

Example 6.2.18-1: ELL

6.2.19 Email

This element represents an e-mail address of one of a number of types and occurs in objects such as StudentPersonal, StaffPersonal, StudentContact, etc.

Figure 6.2.19-1: Email

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	Email		This element represents an e-mail address of one of a number of types and occurs in objects such as StudentPersonal, StaffPersonal, StudentContact, etc.	xs:normalizedString
@	Type	M	This attribute specifies the type of e-mail address.	values: Primary Alternate1 Alternate2 Alternate3 Alternate4

Table 6.2.19-1: Email

<Email Type="Primary">contact@sifinfo.org</Email>

Example 6.2.19-1: Email

6.2.20 EmailList

A list of e-mail addresses associated with an individual.

Figure 6.2.20-1: EmailList

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	EmailList		A list of e-mail addresses associated with an individual.	ActionList (Email/@Type)
	Email	MR		Email
@	SIF_Action	O	In a `Change` event, this flag can be used to indicate an element has been deleted from the parent list container. At a minimum the key for the list must also be present.	values: Delete

Table 6.2.20-1: EmailList

<EmailList> <Email Type="Primary">contact@sifinfo.org</Email> <Email Type="Alternate1">info@sifinfo.org</Email> </EmailList>

Example 6.2.20-1: EmailList

6.2.21 EnglishProficiency

Figure 6.2.21-1: EnglishProficiency

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
EnglishProficiency	O
Code	M	Person's proficiency in English.	NCES0585EnglishProficiencyType
OtherCodeList	O		OtherCodeList

Table 6.2.21-1: EnglishProficiency

6.2.22 EntryDate

Common element used to specify the date on which a student enters a school, program, course section, etc. It is used in objects such as StudentSchoolEnrollment and StudentSectionEnrollment.

Figure 6.2.22-1: EntryDate

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	EntryDate		The first date on which a student enters.	xs:date

Table 6.2.22-1: EntryDate

Example 6.2.22-1: EntryDate

6.2.23 ExceptionalityCategories

Figure 6.2.23-1: ExceptionalityCategories

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
ExceptionalityCategories			List
ExceptionalityCategory	MR
ExceptionalityCategory/Code	M	Exceptionality description/code which identifies the exceptionality or areas of need of the student. Not all programs require identification of an exceptionality. If required for this program type, must have at least one element with ExceptionalityPriority value of `Primary`.	union of: NCES0768PrimaryDisabilityTypeType additional values: 9999 Other (not valid for special education)
ExceptionalityCategory/OtherCodeList	O		OtherCodeList
ExceptionalityCategory/ExceptionalityPriority	M	Identifies priority of the exceptionality. "Primary" is the first and is required even if only one exceptionality is specified. "Secondary", etc. are of lower priority. Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary must be specified before "Additional" is used.	values: Primary Identifies relative severity of disability - only one can be primary Secondary Identifies relative severity of disability - only one can be secondary Tertiary Identifies relative severity of disability - only one can be tertiary Additional Multiple disabilities can be identified as "Additional"

Table 6.2.23-1: ExceptionalityCategories

<ExceptionalityCategories> <ExceptionalityCategory> <Code>2121</Code> <ExceptionalityPriority>Primary</ExceptionalityPriority> </ExceptionalityCategory> <ExceptionalityCategory> <Code>2134</Code> <ExceptionalityPriority>Secondary</ExceptionalityPriority> </ExceptionalityCategory> <ExceptionalityCategory> <Code>2127</Code> <ExceptionalityPriority>Tertiary</ExceptionalityPriority> </ExceptionalityCategory> </ExceptionalityCategories>

Example 6.2.23-1: ExceptionalityCategories

6.2.24 ExitDate

The last school calendar day (membership day) the student was enrolled (inclusive). Refer to the object for a precise contextual definition.

Figure 6.2.24-1: ExitDate

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	ExitDate		The date on which a student exits.	xs:date

Table 6.2.24-1: ExitDate

Example 6.2.24-1: ExitDate

6.2.25 ExtendedParameters

Allow a SIF Zone Service to have additional vendor-specific parameters.

Figure 6.2.25-1: ExtendedParameters

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
ExtendedParameters		A list of ExtendedParameter elements	List
ExtendedParameter	OR	An arbitrary parameter with a string name and value
ExtendedParameter/SIF_Name	M	The name of the parameter	xs:normalizedString
ExtendedParameter/SIF_Value	M	The value of the parameter	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.25-1: ExtendedParameters

6.2.26 FirstName

A person's first name.

Figure 6.2.26-1: FirstName

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	FirstName		A person's first name.	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.26-1: FirstName

Example 6.2.26-1: FirstName

6.2.27 Gender

A person's gender.

Figure 6.2.27-1: Gender

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	Gender	O	A person's gender.	values: M Male F Female U Unknown

Table 6.2.27-1: Gender

Example 6.2.27-1: Gender

6.2.28 GiftedTalented

Is the student in Gifted/Talented programs?

Figure 6.2.28-1: GiftedTalented

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	GiftedTalented		Is the student in Gifted/Talented programs?	values: Yes No Unknown

Table 6.2.28-1: GiftedTalented

Example 6.2.28-1: GiftedTalented

6.2.29 GradeLevel

This is a common element used to specify a grade level. It is used in StudentSchoolEnrollment and assessment-related objects.

Figure 6.2.29-1: GradeLevel

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
GradeLevel		Grade or academic level.
Code	M	Code representing the grade level.	values: PK Pre-Kindergarten/Preschool KG Kindergarten 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 PG Postgraduate/Adult UN Ungraded Other Unknown
OtherCodeList	O		OtherCodeList

Table 6.2.29-1: GradeLevel

Example 6.2.29-1: GradeLevel

6.2.30 GradeLevels

This is a common element used to specify a collection of grade levels supported. It is used in SchoolInfo and assessment-related objects.

Figure 6.2.30-1: GradeLevels

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	GradeLevels		This is a common element used to specify a collection of grade levels supported. It is used in SchoolInfo and assessment-related objects.	List
	GradeLevel	MR		GradeLevel

Table 6.2.30-1: GradeLevels

Example 6.2.30-1: GradeLevels

6.2.31 GraduationDate

Date student officially graduated from secondary education.

Figure 6.2.31-1: GraduationDate

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	GraduationDate		Date student officially graduated from secondary education.	PartialDateType

Table 6.2.31-1: GraduationDate

Example 6.2.31-1: GraduationDate

6.2.32 GraduationRequirement

Does the state require that the course be completed for graduation?

Figure 6.2.32-1: GraduationRequirement

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	GraduationRequirement		Does the state require that the course be completed for graduation?	values: Yes No

Table 6.2.32-1: GraduationRequirement

Example 6.2.32-1: GraduationRequirement

6.2.33 GridLocation

This element contains a map location. The GridLocation element is utilized within other objects and elements, such as BusStopInfo and Address, etc.

Figure 6.2.33-1: GridLocation

This element contains a map location. The GridLocation element is utilized within other objects and elements, such as BusStopInfo and Address, etc.

Latitude

Latitude in decimal degrees.

Latitudes north of the equator are positive, latitudes south of the equator are negative [ISO 6709].

xs:decimal

xs:minInclusive	-90
xs:maxInclusive	90

Longitude

Longitude in decimal degrees.

Longitudes east of the Prime Meridian in Greenwich are positive, longitudes west of the Prime Meridian are negative. The 180th meridian is negative. [ISO 6709]

xs:decimal

xs:minInclusive	-180
xs:maxInclusive	180

Table 6.2.33-1: GridLocation

Example 6.2.33-1: GridLocation

6.2.34 HispanicLatino

An indication that the individual traces his or her origin or descent to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central or South America, or other Spanish cultures, regardless of race.

Figure 6.2.34-1: HispanicLatino

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	HispanicLatino		An indication that the individual traces his or her origin or descent to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Central or South America, or other Spanish cultures, regardless of race.	values: Yes No

Table 6.2.34-1: HispanicLatino

Example 6.2.34-1: HispanicLatino

6.2.35 Homeless

Is the student homeless?

Figure 6.2.35-1: Homeless

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	Homeless		Is the student homeless?	values: Yes No Unknown

Table 6.2.35-1: Homeless

Example 6.2.35-1: Homeless

6.2.36 HomeroomNumber

Common element used to specify the locally-defined number or identifier for a homeroom. It is used in objects such as RoomInfo and StudentSnapshot.

Figure 6.2.36-1: HomeroomNumber

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	HomeroomNumber		Common element used to specify the locally-defined number or identifier for a homeroom. It is used in objects such as RoomInfo and StudentSnapshot.	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.36-1: HomeroomNumber

Example 6.2.36-1: HomeroomNumber

6.2.37 IDEA

Is the student IDEA-eligible ("special education")? (Mutually exclusive with Section 504 classification.)

Figure 6.2.37-1: IDEA

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	IDEA		Is the student IDEA-eligible ("special education")? (Mutually exclusive with Section 504 classification.)	values: Yes No Unknown

Table 6.2.37-1: IDEA

Example 6.2.37-1: IDEA

6.2.38 IdentificationInfo

Other identification information associated with a school or LEA.

Figure 6.2.38-1: IdentificationInfo

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	IdentificationInfo		Other identification information associated with a school or LEA.	xs:normalizedString
@	Code		Code indicating which identification system is used.	NCES0147IdentificationSystemType subset: 0175 0264 0276 0764 9999

Table 6.2.38-1: IdentificationInfo

Example 6.2.38-1: IdentificationInfo

6.2.39 IdentificationInfoList

Figure 6.2.39-1: IdentificationInfoList

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	IdentificationInfoList			List
	IdentificationInfo	MR	Other identification information associated with a school or LEA.	IdentificationInfo

Table 6.2.39-1: IdentificationInfoList

Example 6.2.39-1: IdentificationInfoList

6.2.40 Immigrant

Does the student meet the State criteria for classification as being an immigrant?

Figure 6.2.40-1: Immigrant

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	Immigrant		Does the student meet the State criteria for classification as being an immigrant?	values: Yes No Unknown

Table 6.2.40-1: Immigrant

Example 6.2.40-1: Immigrant

6.2.41 InstructionalLevel

An indication of the general nature and difficulty of instruction provided.

Figure 6.2.41-1: InstructionalLevel

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
InstructionalLevel		An indication of the general nature and difficulty of instruction provided.
Code	M	Code representing the general nature and difficulty of instruction provided.	NCES0437InstructionalLevelType
OtherCodeList	O		OtherCodeList

Table 6.2.41-1: InstructionalLevel

Example 6.2.41-1: InstructionalLevel

6.2.42 LanguageList

Figure 6.2.42-1: LanguageList

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
LanguageList	O		List
Language	MR
Language/Code	M	The code representing the specific language that an individual uses to communicate.	NISOZ3953LanguageCodesType
Language/OtherCodeList	O		OtherCodeList
Language/LanguageType	O	An indication of the function and context in which an individual uses a language to communicate.	NCES0327LanguageTypeType
Language/Dialect	O	Specific dialect of a person's language.	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.42-1: LanguageList

6.2.43 LastName

A person's last name.

Figure 6.2.43-1: LastName

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	LastName		A person's last name.	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.43-1: LastName

<LastName>Wesson</LastName>

Example 6.2.43-1: LastName

6.2.44 LEAName

Name of Local Education Agency.

Figure 6.2.44-1: LEAName

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	LEAName		Name of Local Education Agency.	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.44-1: LEAName

<LEAName>Happy Meadow School District</LEAName>

Example 6.2.44-1: LEAName

6.2.45 LifeCycle

This common metadata element describes the life cycle of the object it represents, based on the IEEE LOM LifeCycle element [LOM].

Figure 6.2.45-1: LifeCycle

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
LifeCycle		This common metadata element describes the life cycle of the object it represents, based on the IEEE LOM LifeCycle element [LOM].
Created	O	When the object was created by whom. This is a more persistent creation date than the date/time in the object's `SIF_Header`. Depending on the use case being implemented, this value could contain the date the data in the object first entered the zone or was actually created.
Created/DateTime	M		xs:dateTime
Created/Creators	O		List
Created/Creators/Creator	MR
Created/Creators/Creator/ Name	M	Human-readable name of the data's creator. If the object contains system-generated data, the name should identify the creating service or application.	xs:normalizedString
Created/Creators/Creator/ ID	M	Unique identifier of the creator. An email address or URI could be used here.	xs:normalizedString
ModificationHistory	O	An ordered set of `Modified` elements describing which system modified the data, when the modification took place, and a brief description of the modification.	List
ModificationHistory/Modified	OR	A single modification event.
ModificationHistory/Modified/ By	M	Identifier of the system or person that modified the data.	xs:normalizedString
ModificationHistory/Modified/ DateTime	M	The date/time the modification occurred.	xs:dateTime
ModificationHistory/Modified/ Description	O	Human readable description of the data modifications.	xs:string
TimeElements	O		List
TimeElements/TimeElement	OR		TimeElement

Table 6.2.45-1: LifeCycle

<LifeCycle> <Created> <DateTime>2006-08-13T09:00:00-05:00</DateTime> <Creators> <Creator> <Name>Alphonse Berdonosi</Name> <ID>http://www.edugeeks.com/aberdonosi</ID> </Creator> </Creators> </Created> <ModificationHistory> <Modified> <By>http://www.edugeeks.com/aberdonosi</By> <DateTime>2006-08-17T09:30:00-05:00</DateTime> </Modified> </ModificationHistory> </LifeCycle>

Example 6.2.45-1: LifeCycle

6.2.46 LocalId

This is a common element used to define the locally assigned identifier associated with an entity. It is used in StudentPersonal, StaffPersonal, SchoolInfo, and other objects.

Figure 6.2.46-1: LocalId

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	LocalId		This is a common element used to define the locally assigned identifier associated with an entity. It is used in StudentPersonal, StaffPersonal, SchoolInfo, and other objects.	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.46-1: LocalId

Example 6.2.46-1: LocalId

6.2.47 Location

This common element initially supports core data elements describing specific physical locations. It is not meant to replace the LocationInfo object but is, rather, supposed to facilitate consistent but informal descriptions and references of specific, physical locations.

Figure 6.2.47-1: Location

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	Location
@	Type	O		values: Classroom School District Campus IntermediateUnit StateEducationAgency NonInstructionalSpace AthleticVenue Other
	LocationName	O	Name of the location.	xs:token
	LocationRefId	O	RefId of the location object if the location is a SIF Object such as `SchoolInfo`.	IdRefType
@	SIF_RefObject	M	Type of SIF Object `Location` points to.	values: SchoolInfo LEAInfo RoomInfo LocationInfo

Table 6.2.47-1: Location

6.2.48 MealStatus

This gives information about a student's meal status.

Figure 6.2.48-1: MealStatus

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	MealStatus		This gives information about a student's meal status.
@	Type	M	Meal status type. `None` refers to paid students. In SIF objects where the MealStatus is required and does not apply, `NA` should be used.	values: Free Reduced None NA
	StartDate	O	Date on which meal status became effective (inclusive).	xs:date
	EndDate	C	Date on which meal status was last in effect, if in the past. This element can't exist without a `StartDate`.	xs:date
	SchoolYear	O	School year for which the information is applicable, expressed as the four-digit year in which the school year ends (e.g., `2004` for the 2003-04 school year).	SchoolYear

Table 6.2.48-1: MealStatus

Example 6.2.48-1: MealStatus

6.2.49 MealType

This gives information about a meal type.

Figure 6.2.49-1: MealType

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	MealType		This gives information about a meal type.	values: FirstMeal SecondMeal StaffMeal AdultMeal AlaCarte

Table 6.2.49-1: MealType

<MealType>FirstMeal</MealType>

Example 6.2.49-1: MealType

6.2.50 MeetingTime

This element represents the meeting times and periods for a course, and occurs within objects such as SectionInfo and StudentSectionEnrollment.

Figure 6.2.50-1: MeetingTime

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
MeetingTime		This element represents the meeting times and periods for a course, and occurs within objects such as SectionInfo and StudentSectionEnrollment.
TimetableDay	O	Locally defined rotation cycle day code when the section meets (e.g., in a two day schedule, valid values would be "A" and "B," or "1" and "2").	xs:normalizedString
TimetablePeriod	O	The period within the day when this section takes place (e.g., "0" through "7").	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.50-1: MeetingTime

Example 6.2.50-1: MeetingTime

6.2.51 MiddleName

A person's middle name or initial.

Figure 6.2.51-1: MiddleName

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	MiddleName		A person's middle name or initial.	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.51-1: MiddleName

<MiddleName>Bartholomew</MiddleName>

Example 6.2.51-1: MiddleName

6.2.52 Migrant

Is this a migrant student?

Figure 6.2.52-1: Migrant

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	Migrant		Is this a migrant student?	values: Yes No Unknown

Table 6.2.52-1: Migrant

Example 6.2.52-1: Migrant

6.2.53 Name

The Name element, which could belong to a student, staff member, contact, etc. This element or a form with a subset of Type values occurs within objects such as StudentPersonal, StudentContact, StaffPersonal, etc.

Figure 6.2.53-1: Name

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	Name		The Name element, which could belong to a student, staff member, contact, etc. This element or a form with a subset of Type values occurs within objects such as StudentPersonal, StudentContact, StaffPersonal, etc.	BaseNameType
@	Type	M	Code that specifies what type of name this is. If unsure, use `04`.	values: 01 Given Name (Name at Birth) 02 Current Legal 03 Alias 04 Name of Record 05 Previous Name (sometimes called Maiden Name of Female Persons) 07 Married Name 08 Professional Name

Table 6.2.53-1: Name

<Name Type="04"> <Prefix>Mr.</Prefix> <LastName>Woodall</LastName> <FirstName>Charles</FirstName> <MiddleName>William</MiddleName> <PreferredName>Chuck</PreferredName> </Name>

Example 6.2.53-1: Name

6.2.54 NCESId

This is a common element used to define the identifier assigned by the National Center for Education Statistics that is associated with an entity. It is used in SchoolInfo, LEAInfo, and other objects.

Figure 6.2.54-1: NCESId

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	NCESId		This is a common element used to define the identifier assigned by the National Center for Education Statistics that is associated with an entity. It is used in SchoolInfo, LEAInfo, and other objects.	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.54-1: NCESId

Example 6.2.54-1: NCESId

6.2.55 NeglectedDelinquent

Is the student participating in programs for neglected, delinquent, or at risk children?

Figure 6.2.55-1: NeglectedDelinquent

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	NeglectedDelinquent		Is the student participating in programs for neglected, delinquent, or at risk children?	values: Yes No Unknown

Table 6.2.55-1: NeglectedDelinquent

Example 6.2.55-1: NeglectedDelinquent

6.2.56 OnTimeGraduationYear

First projected graduation year, usually determined when student is accepted into 9th grade (CCYY).

Figure 6.2.56-1: OnTimeGraduationYear

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	OnTimeGraduationYear		First projected graduation year, usually determined when student is accepted into 9th grade (CCYY).	xs:gYear

Table 6.2.56-1: OnTimeGraduationYear

Example 6.2.56-1: OnTimeGraduationYear

6.2.57 OperationalStatus

This common element contains status information about a school, LEA, or other institution.

Figure 6.2.57-1: OperationalStatus

Operational condition of an institution.

For schools, use 0256 School Status Type. For LEAs, use 0032 Agency Status.

union of:

NCES0256SchoolStatusType
NCES0032AgencyStatusType

Table 6.2.57-1: OperationalStatus

Example 6.2.57-1: OperationalStatus

6.2.58 OtherCodeList

List of other codes or strings that crosswalk to or serve as translations of the Code element paired with this common element. If Code changes and OtherCodes are supported, both Code and all associated OtherCode elements must be present.

Figure 6.2.58-1: OtherCodeList

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	OtherCodeList		List of other codes or strings that crosswalk to or serve as translations of the `Code` element paired with this common element. If `Code` changes and `OtherCode`s are supported, both `Code` and all associated `OtherCode` elements must be present.	List
	OtherCode	MR	A state/province code, local code, other code or a text string that crosswalks to or serves as a translation of an associated `Code` element.	xs:token
@	Codeset	M	Describes the `OtherCode` element content as either a state/province code, a local code, other code, or text string.	values: StateProvince Local Other Text

Table 6.2.58-1: OtherCodeList

<OtherCodeList> <OtherCode Codeset="Local">S</OtherCode> <OtherCode Codeset="Text">Semester</OtherCode> </OtherCodeList>

Example 6.2.58-1: OtherCodeList

6.2.59 OtherId

An "other" identifier associated with a person. This element occurs in objects such as StudentPersonal and StaffPersonal, etc.

Figure 6.2.59-1: OtherId

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	OtherId		An "other" identifier associated with a person. This element occurs in objects such as StudentPersonal and StaffPersonal, etc.	xs:normalizedString
@	Type	M	Code that defines the type of this other Id. Note: A subset of valid values may be specified in data objects.	NCES0147IdentificationSystemType

Table 6.2.59-1: OtherId

Example 6.2.59-1: OtherId

6.2.60 OtherIdList

Common XML structure for a list of other Ids related to the object.

Figure 6.2.60-1: OtherIdList

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	OtherIdList	O	Common XML structure for a list of other Ids related to the object.	List
	OtherId	MR	The other Id entry.	OtherId

Table 6.2.60-1: OtherIdList

Example 6.2.60-1: OtherIdList

6.2.61 OtherNames

Previous, alternate or other names or aliases associated with a person.

Figure 6.2.61-1: OtherNames

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	OtherNames	O	Previous, alternate or other names or aliases associated with a person.	ActionList (Name/@Type)
	Name	MR	Name of the person. Note: Type value of `04` may not occur here.	OtherNameType
@	SIF_Action	O	In a `Change` event, this flag can be used to indicate an element has been deleted from the parent list container. At a minimum the key for the list must also be present.	values: Delete

Table 6.2.61-1: OtherNames

<OtherNames> <Name Type="01"> <LastName>Anderson</LastName> <FirstName>Susan</FirstName> </Name> <Name Type="07"> <LastName>Rowinski</LastName> <FirstName>Susan</FirstName> </Name> </OtherNames>

Example 6.2.61-1: OtherNames

6.2.62 PersonInfo

A wrapper element for information that describes a generic person. This element may be used as a basic building block for person-type objects.

Figure 6.2.62-1: PersonInfo

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
PersonInfo		A wrapper element for information that describes a generic person. This element may be used as a basic building block for person-type objects.
LocalId	O	The locally-assigned identifier for this person. Note: LocalId may be used as a unique person identifier rather than a unique contact identifier. In this case there may be more than one object instance with the same LocalId.	LocalId
OtherIdList	O	Lists all "other" identifiers associated with the person.	OtherIdList
Name	M	The name of the person. Note: Type attribute value of 04 must be used here.	NameOfRecordType
OtherNames	O	Previous, alternate or other names or aliases associated with the person.	OtherNames
Demographics	O	This element contains information related to person's demographics.	Demographics
AddressList	O	The person's address(es).	AddressList
PhoneNumberList	O	The person's phone number(s).	PhoneNumberList
EmailList	O	The person's e-mail address(es).	EmailList

Table 6.2.62-1: PersonInfo

<PersonInfo> <Name Type="04"> <LastName>Johnson</LastName> <FirstName>Alicia</FirstName> </Name> <Demographics> <Gender>F</Gender> </Demographics> <AddressList> <Address Type="0123"> <Street> <Line1>6799 33rd Ave.</Line1> <StreetNumber>6799</StreetNumber> <StreetName>33rd</StreetName> <StreetType>Ave.</StreetType> </Street> <City>Chicago</City> <StateProvince>IL</StateProvince> <Country>US</Country> <PostalCode>60660</PostalCode> </Address> </AddressList> <PhoneNumberList> <PhoneNumber Type="0096"> <Number>(604) 555-1212</Number> </PhoneNumber> </PhoneNumberList> <EmailList> <Email Type="Primary">contact@sifinfo.org</Email> </EmailList> </PersonInfo>

Example 6.2.62-1: PersonInfo

6.2.63 PhoneNumber

This element represents a phone number and occurs within objects such as StudentPersonal, StaffPersonal, etc.

Figure 6.2.63-1: PhoneNumber

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	PhoneNumber		This element represents a phone number and occurs within objects such as StudentPersonal, StaffPersonal, etc.
@	Type	M	Code that specifies what type of phone number this is. Note: A subset of valid values may be specified in data objects.	NCES0280TelephoneNumberTypeType
	Number	M	Phone number. Free-form, but typical U.S. formats include: (###) ###-#### ###-####	xs:normalizedString
	Extension	O	Phone number extension.	xs:normalizedString
	ListedStatus	O	Indicates whether or not the phone number is available to the public.	values: Listed Unlisted Unknown

Table 6.2.63-1: PhoneNumber

Example 6.2.63-1: PhoneNumber

6.2.64 PhoneNumberList

Lists phone numbers associated with an entity.

Figure 6.2.64-1: PhoneNumberList

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	PhoneNumberList		Lists phone numbers associated with an entity.	ActionList (PhoneNumber/@Type)
	PhoneNumber	MR		PhoneNumber
@	SIF_Action	O	In a `Change` event, this flag can be used to indicate an element has been deleted from the parent list container. At a minimum the key for the list must also be present.	values: Delete

Table 6.2.64-1: PhoneNumberList

Example 6.2.64-1: PhoneNumberList

6.2.65 PlannedAssessmentParticipation

The student's planned level of participation in statewide assessments.

Figure 6.2.65-1: PlannedAssessmentParticipation

PlannedAssessmentParticipation

The student's planned level of participation in statewide assessments.

Examples
Accommodations - Students with Disabilities
Accommodations - Students with temporary or long-term disabilities and Section 504 students
Accommodations - English Language Learners
Exempted Students - Transfer
Excused - Prior to Test
Excused - During Testing

xs:token

Codeset

Identifies source of value provided.

values:

StateProvince
Local: e.g. district-specific
Other
Text

Table 6.2.65-1: PlannedAssessmentParticipation

<PlannedAssessmentParticipation Codeset="StateProvince">Accommodations - Students with Disabilities</PlannedAssessmentParticipation>

Example 6.2.65-1: PlannedAssessmentParticipation

6.2.66 PrimaryAssignment

Is this the person's primary assignment?

Figure 6.2.66-1: PrimaryAssignment

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	PrimaryAssignment		Is this the person's primary assignment?	values: Yes No

Table 6.2.66-1: PrimaryAssignment

6.2.67 Program

This common element is used to describe program information. It uses a type attribute that provides a list of values that identify programs. Each use of this common element should specify the standard list of values to be utilized within that object.

Figure 6.2.67-1: Program

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	Program		Program value.	xs:normalizedString
@	Type	M	The type of the program. Type identifies the list of values.	values: Foodservice CFDA NCES Code from the NCES Handbook StateDOE Code defined by the State Department of Education Local Locally-defined code Text Textual description

Table 6.2.67-1: Program

Example 6.2.67-1: Program

6.2.68 ProgramStatus

Figure 6.2.68-1: ProgramStatus

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
ProgramStatus
Code	M	The current status of the student's program participation.	values: S001 Referred S002 Eligible S003 Not Eligible S004 Active S005 Exited S006 Withdrew/refused 9999 Other
OtherCodeList	O		OtherCodeList

Table 6.2.68-1: ProgramStatus

Example 6.2.68-1: ProgramStatus

6.2.69 ProgramType

Figure 6.2.69-1: ProgramType

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
ProgramType
Code	M	Identifies the individualized program for which the student's participation is described in this instance.	union of: NCES0274StudentFamilyProgramTypeType subset: 0241 0242 0244 0245 0248 0875 0249 0250 0876 0251 0253 0255 0256 2389 2381 0246 0283 0284 2393 0263 0265 0267 0289 0270 0272 0278 9999 NCES0229ProgramTypeType subset: 0300 0400 0800 1300 1400 1800 1900 2200 2300 2400 2900 3000 3100 3200 additional values: S001 Supplemental education services S002 Early intervening services S003 Individual learning / graduation plan S004 Exchange program - foreign student attending district school S005 Exchange program - district student attending foreign school S006 Home schooling S007 Early childhood full-day program for 3-year-old students S008 Early childhood full-day program for 4-year-old students S009 Early childhood half-day program for 3-year-old students S010 Early childhood half-day program for 4-year-old students S011 Kindergarten full-day program S012 Kindergarten half-day program S013 Neglected and Delinquent (ESEA I-D) S014 Reading First (Title I-B-1 and I-B-2) S015 Education for homeless children and youths (MVHAA Title VII-B) S016 Rural education (ESEA VI-B)
OtherCodeList	O		OtherCodeList

Table 6.2.69-1: ProgramType

Example 6.2.69-1: ProgramType

6.2.70 ProjectedGraduationYear

Currently projected graduation year.

Figure 6.2.70-1: ProjectedGraduationYear

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	ProjectedGraduationYear		Currently projected graduation year (CCYY).	xs:gYear

Table 6.2.70-1: ProjectedGraduationYear

Example 6.2.70-1: ProjectedGraduationYear

6.2.71 PublishInDirectory

This is a common element used to specify whether or not information (e.g., contact information) should be published in a directory. It is used in the SchoolInfo and LEAInfo objects.

Figure 6.2.71-1: PublishInDirectory

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	PublishInDirectory		Indicates whether or not information should be published in a directory.	values: Yes No

Table 6.2.71-1: PublishInDirectory

Example 6.2.71-1: PublishInDirectory

6.2.72 RaceList

Figure 6.2.72-1: RaceList

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
RaceList			List
Race	MR
Race/Code	M	The general racial category which reflects the individual's recognition of his or her community or with which the individual most identifies. In a given SIF implementation Agents must have alignment on the use of the NCES and deprecated SPEEDE code sets. Agents are not required to translate between the code sets.	union of: NCES0849RaceType additional values: A Asian (deprecated) H Hispanic (deprecated)
Race/OtherCodeList	O		OtherCodeList
Race/Proportion	O	A percentage associated with the race.	xs:decimal

Table 6.2.72-1: RaceList

Example 6.2.72-1: RaceList

6.2.73 Relationship

Code that defines the relationship of one person to another.

Figure 6.2.73-1: Relationship

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
Relationship		Code that defines the relationship of one person to another.
Code	M	Code representing the relationship.	NCES0609RelationshipToStudentType
OtherCodeList	O		OtherCodeList

Table 6.2.73-1: Relationship

Example 6.2.73-1: Relationship

6.2.74 RightsElement

A common metadata element designed to carry any intellectual property or copyright information, based on the IEEE LOM Rights element [LOM].

Figure 6.2.74-1: RightsElement

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
RightsElement		A common metadata element designed to carry any intellectual property or copyright information, based on the IEEE LOM Rights element [LOM].
Cost	O		xs:boolean
FeesForUse	O	A container for fees for use of the content in the object.	List
FeesForUse/FeeForUse	OR	Description of one fee structure applying to the use of this resource.
FeesForUse/FeeForUse/UseType	M	A description of the fee structure for this resource. Some resources may be licensed differently depending upon their context. For example, a content provider might charge one fee structure for resources used in the classroom and a separate fee for those resources available to parents from home.	xs:string
FeesForUse/FeeForUse/MeteringType	M		xs:token
FeesForUse/FeeForUse/MeteringURL	O		xs:anyURI
FeesForUse/FeeForUse/PerUseCharge	O		MonetaryAmountType
CopyrightStatement	O		xs:string
TermsOfUse	O		xs:string

Table 6.2.74-1: RightsElement

<RightsElement> <Cost>true</Cost> <FeesForUse> <FeeForUse> <UseType>UseType</UseType> <MeteringType>MeteringType</MeteringType> <MeteringURL>http://www.xmlspy.com</MeteringURL> <PerUseCharge Currency="USD">1.00</PerUseCharge> </FeeForUse> </FeesForUse> <CopyrightStatement>CopyrightStatement</CopyrightStatement> <TermsOfUse>TermsOfUse</TermsOfUse> </RightsElement>

Example 6.2.74-1: RightsElement

6.2.75 SCEDCode

Course code from the School Codes for the Exchange of Data that describe the content of the course.

Figure 6.2.75-1: SCEDCode

Course code from the School Codes for the Exchange of Data that describe the content of the course.

CourseDescription

Five-digit number. Subject areas are represented by the first two digits, the last three digits specify a particular course within the subject area.

SCEDCourseTitlesType

CourseLevel

Conveys the level of the course.

values:

B: Basic or remedial
G: General or regular
E: Enriched or advanced
H: Honors

AvailableCredit

Identifies the amount of credit available to a student who successfully meets the objectives of the course, measured in Carnegie units (9.99 format).

xs:decimal

xs:minInclusive	0
xs:fractionDigits	2

SequenceNumber

One-digit number describing where a specific course lies when it is part of a consecutive sequence of courses described by the same general course description.

xs:unsignedInt

xs:minInclusive	1
xs:maxInclusive	9

SequenceLimit

One-digit number representing the total number of courses in the consecutive sequence described by the same general course description.

xs:unsignedInt

xs:minInclusive	1
xs:maxInclusive	9

Table 6.2.75-1: SCEDCode

Example 6.2.75-1: SCEDCode

6.2.76 SchoolContactList

A list of contact persons associated with a school.

Figure 6.2.76-1: SchoolContactList

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
SchoolContactList		A list of contact persons associated with a school.	List
SchoolContact	MR	Information on contact persons for this school.
SchoolContact/PublishInDirectory	O	Indicates whether or not this school contact's information should be published in a directory of school information.	PublishInDirectory
SchoolContact/ContactInfo	M		ContactInfo

Table 6.2.76-1: SchoolContactList

<SchoolContactList> <SchoolContact> <PublishInDirectory>Yes</PublishInDirectory> <ContactInfo> <Name Type="04"> <LastName>Miller</LastName> <FirstName>James</FirstName> </Name> <PositionTitle>Office Assistant</PositionTitle> <EmailList> <Email Type="Primary">jmiller@lhs.k12.state.us</Email> </EmailList> <PhoneNumberList> <PhoneNumber Type="0096"> <Number>(555) 555-1235</Number> </PhoneNumber> </PhoneNumberList> </ContactInfo> </SchoolContact> </SchoolContactList>

Example 6.2.76-1: SchoolContactList

6.2.77 SchoolName

Common element used to specify the name of a school. It is used in objects such as SchoolInfo and StudentSnapshot.

Figure 6.2.77-1: SchoolName

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	SchoolName		The name of the school.	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.77-1: SchoolName

<SchoolName>Academy High School</SchoolName>

Example 6.2.77-1: SchoolName

6.2.78 SchoolURL

URL for a school.

Figure 6.2.78-1: SchoolURL

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	SchoolURL		URL for a school.	xs:anyURI

Table 6.2.78-1: SchoolURL

<SchoolURL>http://www.lincolnhs.edu</SchoolURL>

Example 6.2.78-1: SchoolURL

6.2.79 SchoolYear

Common element used to designate the academic school year to which an object relates.

Figure 6.2.79-1: SchoolYear

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	SchoolYear		School year for which this information is applicable, expressed as the four-digit year in which the school year ends (e.g., "2004" for the 2003-04 school year).	xs:gYear

Table 6.2.79-1: SchoolYear

Example 6.2.79-1: SchoolYear

6.2.80 Section504

Is the student a qualified individual under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act? (Mututally exclusive with IDEA classification.)

Figure 6.2.80-1: Section504

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	Section504		Is the student a qualified individual under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act? (Mututally exclusive with IDEA classification.)	values: Yes No Unknown

Table 6.2.80-1: Section504

Example 6.2.80-1: Section504

6.2.81 SIF_ExtendedElements

This element is supported at the end of all SIF objects. The element is used to extend existing SIF objects with locally-defined elements. Extended elements SHOULD NOT be used to duplicate data that can be obtained from other SIF objects.

Figure 6.2.81-1: SIF_ExtendedElements

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	SIF_ExtendedElements		Allows an agent to include data not yet defined within a SIF data object as name/value pairs.	ActionList (SIF_ExtendedElement/@Name)
	SIF_ExtendedElement	OR	A name/value pair, the name being contained in the Name attribute, the value being the element content.	ExtendedContentType
@	Name	M	The name of the extended element. As it is possible that names for extended elements may collide from agent to agent, it is recommended that the names of extended elements be configurable in an agent, or that agents use URIs for the names of extended elements.	xs:normalizedString
@	xsi:type	O	Allows type of element to be explicitly communicated.
@	SIF_Action	O	In a `Change` event, this flag can be used to indicate an element has been deleted from the parent list container. At a minimum the key for the list must also be present.	values: Delete

Table 6.2.81-1: SIF_ExtendedElements

<SIF_ExtendedElements> <SIF_ExtendedElement Name="ApplicationSubmissionStatus">4</SIF_ExtendedElement> <SIF_ExtendedElement Name="DynamicXml"> <Parent xmlns="http://myapplication.com"> <Child n="1">one</Child> <Child n="2" /> <Child n="3">three</Child> </Parent> </SIF_ExtendedElement> <SIF_ExtendedElement Name="Note"> <xhtml:strong xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Double</xhtml:strong>-check submission status. </SIF_ExtendedElement> </SIF_ExtendedElements>

Example 6.2.81-1: SIF_ExtendedElements

6.2.82 SIF_Metadata

Metadata is commonly referred to as data about data and includes information such as author, grade level, or keywords relating to a learning object, as examples. Metadata can be used to structure and contain any of this kind of information in a consistent manner. In the context of SIF, SIF_Metadata provides a consistent structure to appropriate SIF objects for the purpose of cataloging and object discovery, as well as other metadata functions and purposes. One recurring use case within the SIF data model is the requirement for some form of temporal constraints and tagging on objects (see TimeElement). Other metadata elements are based on needs brought to the Data Model Task Force.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON PERSISTENCE

This data is not designed to be permanent. It is designed to frame an object instance and could dissolve as soon as it leaves the SIF framework for the application space. A data warehouse could be used to store metadata for later tracking.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON USAGE

Any usage of metadata is optional unless made a requirement within individual SIF objects, or if a SIF or local profile or zone installation mandates it. SIF_Metadata allows for the usage of metadata in agents and applications that choose to support it.

This element is designed to operate much like SIF_ExtendedElements. It is an approved common element that is part of any data object.

Figure 6.2.82-1: SIF_Metadata

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
SIF_Metadata		A commonly defined container for metadata elements defined within SIF.
TimeElements	O		List
TimeElements/TimeElement	OR		TimeElement
LifeCycle	O		LifeCycle
RightsElements	O		List
RightsElements/RightsElement	OR		RightsElement
EducationFilter	O		EducationFilter

Table 6.2.82-1: SIF_Metadata

6.2.83 SoftwareRequirementList

Contains information about required software.

Figure 6.2.83-1: SoftwareRequirementList

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
SoftwareRequirementList		Contains information about required software.	List
SoftwareRequirement	OR	Contains information about a specific required piece of software.
SoftwareRequirement/SoftwareTitle	M	This is the title of the specific software. This does not include the vendor. For example, Flash not Adobe.	xs:string
SoftwareRequirement/Version	O	This includes the version of the specific software.	xs:string
SoftwareRequirement/Vendor	O	This is the vendor of the specific software. For example, Adobe.	xs:string
SoftwareRequirement/OS	O	This is the operating system and version. For example, Macintosh OS X 1.4.	xs:string

Table 6.2.83-1: SoftwareRequirementList

6.2.84 SSN

Social Security Number

Figure 6.2.84-1: SSN

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	SSN		Social Security Number	xs:token

Table 6.2.84-1: SSN

Example 6.2.84-1: SSN

6.2.85 StateCourseCode

State-defined standard course code used to report information about courses.

Figure 6.2.85-1: StateCourseCode

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	StateCourseCode		State-defined standard course code used to report information about courses.	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.85-1: StateCourseCode

Example 6.2.85-1: StateCourseCode

6.2.86 StateProvince

A state or province code. Note: When dealing with countries other than the United States or Canada, state/province codes/values other than those referenced here can be used.

Figure 6.2.86-1: StateProvince

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	StateProvince		A state or province code. Note: When dealing with countries other than the United States or Canada, state/province codes/values other than those referenced here can be used.	union of: USPSAbbreviationsType CanadaPostProvincesAndTerritoriesType xs:token

Table 6.2.86-1: StateProvince

Example 6.2.86-1: StateProvince

6.2.87 StateProvinceId

This is a common element used to define the state or province assigned identifier associated with an entity. It is used in StudentPersonal, StaffPersonal, and other objects.

Figure 6.2.87-1: StateProvinceId

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	StateProvinceId		The identifier for this entity as assigned by the state or province.	xs:normalizedString

Table 6.2.87-1: StateProvinceId

Example 6.2.87-1: StateProvinceId

6.2.88 StudentRecordExchangeDataList

All of the service methods defined here either return or accept as input a StudentRecor-dExchange object set, which is comprised of a single StudentRecordExchange object and all of the dependent objects it references in its Records and OtherRecords elements. Be-cause a StudentRecordExchange object set can be potentially very large, it is necessary to packetize these objects across multiple SIF_ServiceInput or SIF_ServiceOutput messages. The composite StudentRecordExchangeData object is designed for this purpose.

StudentRecordExchangeData is always declared to be a Repeatable element in service messages. An instance of this element should be created for each StudentRecordEx-change, StudentDemographicRecord, StudentAcademicRecord, StudentSpecialEduca-tionRecord, or StudentRecordPackage object in the set. Each StudentRecordExchange-Data instance must only contain one of these elements.

Figure 6.2.88-1: StudentRecordExchangeDataList

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
StudentRecordExchangeDataList			List
StudentRecordExchangeData	MR
StudentRecordExchangeData/ StudentRecordExchange	C	The StudentRecordExchange object set for the student and sending agency that was requested by the GetStudentRecordExchange method. The object set is contained in a composite StudentRecordExchangeData object. To allow for packetizing of StudentRecordExchange object sets, there should be one instance of the StudentRecordExchangeData object for each object it contains.	StudentRecordExchange
StudentRecordExchangeData/ StudentDemographicRecord	C	The StudentDemographicRecord object referenced by the StudentRecordExchange/Records/StudentDemographicRecordRefId element. At most one of this or one of the other Conditional elements must be provided in a StudentRecordExchangeData instance.	StudentDemographicRecord
StudentRecordExchangeData/ StudentAcademicRecord	C	The StudentAcademicRecord object referenced by the StudentRecordExchange/Records/StudentAcademicRecordRefId element. At most one of this or one of the other Conditional elements must be provided in a StudentRecordExchangeData instance.	StudentAcademicRecord
StudentRecordExchangeData/ StudentSpecialEducationRecord	C	The StudentSpecialEducationRecord object referenced by the StudentRecordExchange/Records/StudentSpecialEducationRecordRefId element. At most one of this or one of the other Conditional elements must be provided in a StudentRecordExchangeData instance.	StudentSpecialEducationRecord
StudentRecordExchangeData/ StudentRecordPackage	C	A StudentRecordPackage object referenced by the StudentRecordExchange/Records/OtherRecords element. At most one of this or one of the other Conditional elements must be provided in a StudentRecordExchangeData instance.	StudentRecordPackage

Table 6.2.88-1: StudentRecordExchangeDataList

6.2.89 SubjectArea

This is a common element used to designate the subject area of a course or other learning materials, or a department. It is used in SchoolCourseInfo and learning-related objects.

Figure 6.2.89-1: SubjectArea

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
SubjectArea		This is a common element used to designate the subject area of a course or other learning materials, or a department. It is used in SchoolCourseInfo and learning-related objects.
Code	M	The subject area code (i.e., the first two digits of the course classification code).	union of: SCEDSecondaryCoursesType SCEDNonSecondaryCoursesType
OtherCodeList	O		OtherCodeList

Table 6.2.89-1: SubjectArea

<SubjectArea> <Code>05</Code> <OtherCodeList> <OtherCode Codeset="Text">Graphic Arts</OtherCode> </OtherCodeList> </SubjectArea>

Example 6.2.89-1: SubjectArea

6.2.90 SubjectAreaList

A list of subject areas.

Figure 6.2.90-1: SubjectAreaList

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	SubjectAreaList		A list of subject areas.	List
	SubjectArea	MR	Subject matter.	SubjectArea

Table 6.2.90-1: SubjectAreaList

<SubjectAreaList> <SubjectArea> <Code>05</Code> <OtherCodeList> <OtherCode Codeset="Text">Graphic Arts</OtherCode> </OtherCodeList> </SubjectArea> </SubjectAreaList>

Example 6.2.90-1: SubjectAreaList

6.2.91 TechnicalRequirements

A list of operating system, network, and other technical requirements.

Figure 6.2.91-1: TechnicalRequirements

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	TechnicalRequirements		A list of operating system, network, and other technical requirements.	List
	TechnicalRequirement	MR	an operating system, network, or other technical requirement.	xs:string

Table 6.2.91-1: TechnicalRequirements

<TechnicalRequirements> <TechnicalRequirement>Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater</TechnicalRequirement> </TechnicalRequirements>

Example 6.2.91-1: TechnicalRequirements

6.2.92 TermSpan

Figure 6.2.92-1: TermSpan

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
TermSpan
Code	M	Code for session type.	NCES0266SessionTypeType
OtherCodeList	O		OtherCodeList

Table 6.2.92-1: TermSpan

<TermSpan> <Code>0828</Code> <OtherCodeList> <OtherCode Codeset="Text">Semester</OtherCode> </OtherCodeList> </TermSpan>

Example 6.2.92-1: TermSpan

6.2.93 TimeElement

A common metadata element designed to contain time data, both self-defined and by type.

Figure 6.2.93-1: TimeElement

Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
TimeElement		A common metadata element designed to contain time data, both self-defined and by type.
Type	M	This element is designed to contain the time period attached to an object. Very long periods (school year, quarter, etc.) and very small periods (second, millisecond, etc.) can be defined. This element provides a scoping description of the time metadata enclosed. Because the educational environment varies so greatly we are including here a suggested but not prescriptive list of values. Although there may be unique needs for values not covered here—and we may have missed a major one—a best practice would be to utilize the examples here to enhance interoperability. Examples Full school year Mini-term Long session Other Semester Trimester Quarter Spring Vacation Summer Term Intercession Holiday	xs:normalizedString
Code	M	This element provides a place for the application to send structured data (code values, unique identifier, timestamps). This code value can, depending upon the use case agreement between agents, be used to qualify the data in the `Value` element. Examples 2007SY 2006.FallConferences	xs:token
Name	M	Contains a human-readable description of the value in `Value`. Examples Class of '07 Fall 2007 Parent-Teacher Conferences	xs:normalizedString
Value	M	Contains the human-readable value. Examples 2007 Evening of 10/12/06	xs:normalizedString
StartDateTime	O		xs:dateTime
EndDateTime	O		xs:dateTime
SpanGaps	O	A container element for holding multiple possible span gaps.	List
SpanGaps/SpanGap	OR	This structure duplicates much of the structure of `TimeElement` and is designed to represent a gap in the parent time period defined by `StartDateTime` and `EndDateTime` above.
SpanGaps/SpanGap/Type	M		xs:normalizedString
SpanGaps/SpanGap/Code	M		xs:token
SpanGaps/SpanGap/Name	M		xs:normalizedString
SpanGaps/SpanGap/Value	M		xs:normalizedString
SpanGaps/SpanGap/StartDateTime	O		xs:dateTime
SpanGaps/SpanGap/EndDateTime	O		xs:dateTime
IsCurrent	M	This element allows for the system to tag an object as being explicitly current. Although the baseline assumption in SIF is that objects are always current (default value is typically `true`), there are use cases when that is not the case.	xs:boolean

Table 6.2.93-1: TimeElement

<TimeElement> <Type>Full school year</Type> <Code>01</Code> <Name>2004/2005 School Year</Name> <Value>2004-2005</Value> <StartDateTime>2004-09-01T08:00:00-05:00</StartDateTime> <EndDateTime>2005-06-30T15:00:00-05:00</EndDateTime> <SpanGaps> <SpanGap> <Type>Holiday</Type> <Code>02</Code> <Name>2005 Winter Break</Name> <Value>2005 Winter Break</Value> <StartDateTime>2005-02-21T15:00:00-05:00</StartDateTime> <EndDateTime>2005-02-25T08:00:00-05:00</EndDateTime> </SpanGap> </SpanGaps> <IsCurrent>true</IsCurrent> </TimeElement>

Example 6.2.93-1: TimeElement

6.2.94 Title1

Is the student in Title 1 programs?

Figure 6.2.94-1: Title1

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	Title1		Is the student in Title 1 programs?	values: Yes No Unknown

Table 6.2.94-1: Title1

Example 6.2.94-1: Title1

6.2.95 VocationalConcentrator

Does the student meet the State criteria for classification as a vocational concentrator?

Figure 6.2.95-1: VocationalConcentrator

	Element/@Attribute	Char	Description	Type
	VocationalConcentrator		Does the student meet the State criteria for classification as a vocational concentrator?	values: Yes No Unknown

Table 6.2.95-1: VocationalConcentrator

Example 6.2.95-1: VocationalConcentrator