Course Data Collection Priority: What's New in 2023 | Five Things to Know | Key Dates & Deadlines | Key Resources
What's New in 2023
- Course Data Collection POC: Designate Course Data Collection POC in the Integrated Data Submission (IDS) All Staff Collection.
- OSSE’S Course Data Collection website: Review OSSE’s Course Data Collection website, including the 2023-24 School Year LEA Course Data Collection Policy Guide, 2023-24 Course Data Collection Template, and OSSE State Course Catalog V2.
- Updates to Knowledge Base Tool: Reference OSSE’s Knowledge Base Tool for a searchable version of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and the OSSE State Course Catalog V2.
- OSSE Support Tool (OST) Quick Base application: As needed, submit question through the OSSE Support Tool (OST) Quick Base application. (Issue Type: “Course Collection”, Status Sub-Category: “Question”.)
Five Things to Know
- Starting in the 2023-24 school year, OSSE will begin collecting course-level and school-level data from LEAs, then scaling up to section-level and student-level course data collection in proceeding school years. Please see OSSE’s Course Data Collection website for more information and resources.
- In addition to mapping their own course catalog to the OSSE State Course Catalog V2, LEAs will submit data about their schools, such as key dates, schedule types and information about grading. The 2023-24 School Year LEA Course Data Collection Policy Guide provides more information about the course data collection template and process.
- LEAs can register for trainings in the OSSE Learning Management System (LMS) site, including the Course Data Collection Training for LEAs, OSSE Master Course Coding Workshop for All LEAs, and content-specific Course Coding Workshops. They should also plan to attend Course Data Collection Office Hours as needed.
- OSSE’s Knowledge Base Tool provides a searchable version of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and the OSSE State Course Catalog V2. As needed, LEAs can also submit questions through the OSSE Support Tool (OST) Quick Base application. (Issue Type: “Course Collection”, Status Sub-Category: “Question”).
- The final Course Data Collection template will be available for download and submission in the Integrated Data Submission (IDS) Sept. 1—Oct. 20, 2023. LEAs will review and certify Course Data Collection information in Qlik by Nov. 3, 2023.
Key Dates & Deadlines
Trainings
- Aug. 8: Course Data Collection Training for LEAs (9:30-11 a.m). The OSSE Course Data Collection Team will provide detailed guidance on how to use OSSE State Course Catalog V2, and support LEAs in filling in the course collection template. This meeting is required for all LEAs, and optional for LEAs who joined the 2022-23 school year pilot if their Course Collection POCs remain the same.
- Aug. 15: OSSE Master Course Coding Workshop for All LEAs (1-3 p.m.). Learn how to map your course catalogs to the OSSE State Course Catalog. This meeting is recommended for all LEAs, including LEAs who joined the 2022-23 school year pilot.
- Aug. 17—Sept. 14
Register for content-specific Course Coding Workshops:- Aug. 17: Adult Courses (10-11 a.m.)
- Aug. 22: Montessori Courses (10-11 a.m.)
- Aug. 23: Bilingual and English Learner (EL) Courses (10-11 a.m.)
- Sept. 12: Dual Enrollment Courses (including Advanced Technical Center (ATC) Courses): (10-11 a.m.)
- Sept. 13: CTE Courses (including ATC Courses): (10-11 a.m.)
- Sept. 14: Courses for Students with Disabilities (including Extended School Year offerings): (10-11 a.m.)
- Sept. 19 – Oct. 12: As needed, register for Course Data Collection Office Hour Sessions to receive assistance.
- Sept. 19: Session One (2-3 p.m.)
- Sept. 27: Session Two (10-11 a.m.)
- Oct. 12: Session Three (1-2 p.m.)
Deadlines
- By Oct. 20: Download the final Course Data Collection template from the Integrated Data Submission (IDS) platform and submit the completed template through IDS.
- By Oct. 20: As needed, submit questions through the OSSE Support Tool (OST) Quick Base application. (Issue Type: “Course Collection”, Status Sub-Category: “Question”).
- On Nov. 3: Head of School review and certify Course Data Collection information in Qlik.
Key Resources
- OSSE’s Course Data Collection website: This webpage provides an overview of the process, and links to the: 2023-24 School Year LEA Course Data Collection Policy Guide, 2023-24 Course Data Collection Template, and OSSE State Course Catalog V2.
- 2023-24 School Year LEA Course Data Collection Policy Guide: This document includes an overview of the process, information about the timeline, and the answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
- 2023-24 Course Data Collection Template: LEAs can use this template to start filling in course-level and school-level data, before the final Course Data Collection template will be available for download and submission in the Integrated Data Submission (IDS) Sept. 1—Oct. 20, 2023.
- OSSE State Course Catalog V2: This Excel spreadsheet contains a full catalog of OSSE Course Codes with their descriptions, and multiple tabs for mapping specific courses such as a crosswalk tab for Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses.
- OSSE’s Knowledge Base Tool: This webpage has a searchable version of frequently asked questions (FAQ) and the OSSE State Course Catalog V2.
For questions, please contact Julie Zhu at [email protected].