The following definitions and metrics are used across multiple sections of the CLNA report. For additional CTE terminology, visit the CTE Definitions Handbook. CTE Sections A section is classified as CTE if it meets either of the following: Has a Student Accountability Model (SAM) code of A (Apprenticeship), B (Advanced Occupational), or C (Clearly Occupational); or Has a TOP code designated as “CTE” on the California Community Colleges Strong Workforce Program website. Notes: Some definitions include SAM D (“Possibly Occupational”). While SDCCD definitions do not explicitly include SAM D, most SAM D courses fall under TOP codes already designated as CTE. Excludes sections with no enrollments and other exclusions consistent with the Districtwide Enrollment Management Dashboard. CTE Students A student with at least one active enrollment in a CTE section. Students with CTE Majors A student at City, Mesa, or Miramar with an active academic plan in the academic year where the program’s TOP code aligns with a CTE TOP code (per Student Success Metrics). College-level headcounts are based on the student’s college of record. Future phases will include SDCCE majors. CTE Awards State-recognized degrees or certificates with a CTE TOP code. Each award is counted separately (one student earning two awards counts twice). Certificates of Performance and Certificates of Course Completion are excluded because they are not state-recognized awards. Taxonomy of Programs (TOP) Codes TOP codes identify courses, degrees, and certificates within the California Community College system. Hierarchy: TOP 2: Represents a broad discipline TOP 4: Sub-discipline TOP 6: Specific field All state-approved programs have an assigned TOP code. CTE TOP codes are marked with an asterisk (*) in Taxonomy of Programs, 7th Edition. Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Codes SOC codes classify occupations at the national level. Used for: Labor market analysis Supply and demand calculations Identifying job openings and occupational alignment CTE programs must select at least one and no more than five SOC codes. San Diego & Imperial Center of Excellence (COE) The San Diego & Imperial Center of Excellence (COE) is the leading source of labor market research for the California Community Colleges. CLNA relies on reports published by the COE. To view additional reports, visit the San Diego/Imperial Resources Page. Priority TOP Code In the 2025 Priority Jobs and Programs Report, the San Diego & Imperial COE analyzed labor market and education data to identify occupations in the region that are high-wage and high-demand.Using the TOP–SOC crosswalk, the COE identified 72 TOP codes aligned with programs that train for these occupations. Priority Major A student at City, Mesa, or Miramar with an active academic plan whose TOP code is identified as a Priority TOP Code. Priority Program A degree or certificate that has selected a Priority TOP Code in the Chancellor’s Office Curriculum Inventory (COCI). Chancellor's Office Curriculum Inventory (COCI) The state repository of locally approved curriculum submitted to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO).Includes records for both courses and programs. Work Based Learning The San Diego Community College District institutions provide work-based learning opportunities to students. These opportunities are integrated into curricula and provided outside the classroom from events and on-campus activities to clinical placements, internships, and on-the-job work experiences. Curricunet META SDCCD’s database for viewing and managing active and historical courses and programs, and for submitting/approving new or revised curriculum. Recognized postsecondary Credentials The following are acceptable types of credentials that count toward recognized postsecondary credential: · Secondary School diploma or recognized equivalent · Associate degree or bachelor’s degree · Graduate degree for purposes of the VR program · Occupational licensure, Occupational certification · Occupational certificate, including Registered Apprenticeship, CTE educational certificates · Other recognized certificates of industry/occupational skills completion sufficient to qualify for entry-level or advancement in employment. Course Completion Rate The percentage of enrollments that received a grade (A, B, C, D, F, P, NP, I) out of all valid enrollments. Numerator: Enrollments with grades A, B, C, D, F, P, NP, I Denominator: Enrollments with ENRLSTATUS = "E" and non-null grades Course Success Rate The percentage of enrollments with successful grades (A, B, C, P) out of all valid enrollments. Numerator: Grades A, B, C, P Denominator: Grades A, B, C, D, F, P, NP, W, EW Exclusions: Tutoring sections (SCHTYPE = TUT), non-state-supported (ACCTGMETH = G) Percentage Point Gap Minus One (PPG-1) The percentage point gap minus one statistic is used to measure the difference in percentage points between the student sub-population outcomes and the outcome of other groups. It is defined as follows: PPG-1 = % outcome of student sub-population - % outcome of all other students A 95% confidence interval was applied.For more information about the PPG-1 metric and related methodology, please refer to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Data Tools documentation.