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The County District School (CDS) List is sourced from NJDOE systems and provides comprehensive information about educational entities across New Jersey. It includes public districts and schools, private preschools, court-ordered placement schools (Naples), special needs schools, non-public schools, and out-of-state and in-state agencies.​

The Point of Contact (POC) List identifies key individuals in school districts responsible for NJSLEDS-related activities. These roles include:​

• Data Submission: Managing interactions with NJSLEDS for submitting data.​
• Communication: Serving as the liaison between the NJDOE and district staff to address data issues and respond to inquiries.​
• Support: Providing technical assistance for data file preparation, validation, and error resolution, as well as supporting Program Coordinators with data submissions

The Country Codes list provides the official numerical and alphabetical codes used to identify countries in New Jersey’s education data reporting systems and is an essential resource for accurately recording the country of birth for foreign-born students in educational reports.

The Home Language Codes list is a crucial document used to identify the language or dialect that a student primarily uses to communicate at home. This list provides standardized codes for each language or dialect, ensuring consistency and accuracy in reporting home language data. Knowing a student's home language helps determine if a student might need additional language support services.

The World Language Codes list identifies the official codes used for reporting the World Language Assessed as it relates to the Seal of Biliteracy, an award given to students who have demonstrated proficiency in two or more languages by the time they graduate from high school. The list outlines the languages that are recognized for the purpose of this seal, particularly for the assessment of proficiency in a language other than English.

The Job Codes and Job Code Subcategories List organizes job classifications into clear categories and subcategories. It includes a comprehensive list of job codes with corresponding titles, detailed descriptions, and their associated subcategories, helping you accurately classify and manage staff roles. 

Student Management Reporting Responsibilities

The Student Management Reporting Responsibilities document clarifies district and school obligations for reporting student data, including:​

• Determining the State Assessment Accountable School​
• Assigning correct codes for Resident, Receiving, and Attending Schools in Student Management​
• Defining the Submitting District responsible for the State Assessment Registration and Student Management submissions.

Staff Management Reporting Responsibilities

The Staff Management Reporting Responsibilities document clarifies district and school obligations for reporting staff data, including:​

• Accurately reporting all staff employed by the district, whether through direct hire or contractual agreements.​
• Ensuring proper classification of staff roles, employment dates, and certification status in Staff Management.​
• Defining reporting responsibilities for staff members working across multiple districts or those paid by one district but assigned to another.​

The Student Attendance Reporting Guidance outlines policies for reporting student membership and attendance data and explains how the NJDOE calculates chronic absenteeism rates.​

Districts should review local attendance systems or collaborate with Student Information System (SIS) vendors to ensure compliance.​

For more details, visit the NJDOE Student Attendance Webpage.