Intended Audience: Catalog Managers, Content Vendors
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School Codes for the Exchange of Data (SCED) is simply a common way to name courses the same way everywhere. Using it in MiCourses keeps your catalog clean and makes student records easier to share. This guide walks you through picking the right SCED information with clear, simple steps.
Instruction
Follow these steps in the SCED Information section while adding or editing a course.
- Within the "Search for SCED Course" section:
- Choose "Elem/Middle School (Prior to Secondary)" or "High School (Secondary)" from the SCED School Level drop-down, whichever matches your course.
- From SCED Subject Areas, choose the best fit. The first two digits of the final SCED code match this subject (see Subject Area Codes & Names).
- Click Find Courses. This fills the SCED Course list for the section below (step 2).
- For the SCED Course, use the search box above the list rather than scrolling: enter a SCED Code or a keyword (such as “algebra” or “biology”) to view all matches, then select the correct SCED Course.
Still cannot find a code? Send an email to MiCourses to request it be added.
- Choose the SCED Course Level (rigor) by selecting an applicable option. For additional information, see Course Level Details below.
- In SCED Credit, pick the value your district uses (e.g., 0.5 or 1.0).
- If it’s part of a series…
- Position of Course in Sequence: Which part is this? (1 for the first part, 2 for the second, etc.)
- Total Number of Courses in Sequence: How many parts are there in total?
Not a series? Set both to 1.
Set Grade Span Start and Grade Span End (e.g., 9 to 12) if your catalog uses them. These fields are optional.
Tap Continue to proceed to complete the Course Details section.
Subject Area Codes & Names
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 01 02 03 04 05 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 | English Language and Literature Mathematics Life and Physical Sciences Social Sciences and History Visual and Performing Arts Religious Education and Theology Physical, Health, and Safety Education Military Science Information Technology Communications and Audio/Visual Technology Business and Marketing Manufacturing Health Care Sciences Public, Protective, and Government Service Hospitality and Tourism Architecture and Construction Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Human Services Transportation, Distribution and Logistics Engineering and Technology Miscellaneous Non-Subject-Specific World Language Integrative Learning |
Course Level Details
- Basic or Remedial. Focuses on skills development (e.g., literacy, foundational math/science). Typically less rigorous than standard courses; may prepare students for general courses.
- General or Regular. Instruction at the expected scope and difficulty for the grade level. Meets standard district/state expectations for mastery.
- Enriched or Advanced. Augments the content and/or rigor beyond a general course but does not carry an honors designation.
- Honors. Advanced‑level course formally designated as honors. Typically includes additional content beyond general courses and may require students to meet honors eligibility.