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NATIONAL LONGITUDINAL TRANSITION STUDY - 2 (NLTS2)
WAVE 5 INTERVIEW
PARENT CONTINUATION 2A
PARENT PART 1
S.
Screening and Introduction
A.
Residential, school, and employment status items
B.
Changing in functioning
C.
Services
D.
Household income
E.
Screen for continuation and closing
PARENT CONTINUATION, PART 2A
F.
Social and extracurricular activities
G.
Postsecondary education
H.
Employment
I.
Youth household characteristics
J.
Closing
YOUNG ADULT CONTINUATION, PART 2B
K.
Introduction
L.
Social and extracurricular activities and health related items
M.
Postsecondary education
N.
Employment
O.
Services
P.
Risk behaviors
Q.
Youth beliefs
R.
Youth’s household
S.
Closing
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NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT CONT 2a F 4-30-08
NATIONAL LONGITUDINAL TRANSITION STUDY - 2 (NLTS2)
WAVE 5 PARENT CONTINUATION 2A
F. SOCIAL AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
In that case, I'd like to ask you a similar, but much shorter series of questions. It should only
take about 10 to 20 minutes. I would like to ask about what YOUTH does in [his/her] spare time.
8/28: Now, I'd like to ask you a short series of questions about YOUTH. It should only take
about 10 to 20 minutes. I would like to ask about what YOUTH does in his/her spare time.—this
should only be used late in the data collection period once we roll all uncontacted youth
interviews to parent-after-youth status and are no longer going after youth interviews.
CHECKPOINT: IF A4h1 = 1, HAD GROUP ACTIVITY, ASK F2. ELSE GO TO F4.
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NLTS and NELS (NELS asks “ever”), NSAF, SEELS J3a
F2.
What kinds of groups has [he/she] belonged during the past 12 months]? DO NOT
READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
SCOUTING (E.G., CUB SCOUTS/BROWNIES, BOY/GIRL SCOUTS,
CAMPFIRE/BLUEBIRDS)
RELIGIOUS GROUP, RELIGIOUS YOUTH GROUP
YMCA, YWCA, JCC CLUB/ACTIVITIES, BOYS-GIRLS CLUBS
SPORTS TEAM (E.G., LITTLE LEAGUE, AYSO SOCCER, OTHER
SPORTS TEAM)
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
4-H CLUB
SPECIAL INTEREST CLUB (E.G., CHESS CLUB, COMPUTER CLUB,
ENVIRONMENT CLUB)
PERFORMING GROUP (CHOIR, BAND, THEATER GROUP, DANCE
TROUPE)
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
SCHOOL SUBJECT MATTER CLUB (E.G., SCIENCE, LANGUAGE,
JOURNALISM, YEARBOOK, SCHOOL PAPER)
VOLUNTEER SERVICE GROUP (E.G., CANDYSTRIPERS)
DISABILITY-ORIENTED ADVOCACY, SUPPORT OR SOCIAL GROUP
(E.G., ADHD)
CULTURAL AFFINITY GROUP (E.G., ASIAN STUDENTS CLUB,
HISPANIC CLUB)
HOMEWORK CLUB
LEADERSHIP, YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CLUB
VOCATIONAL CLUBS (E.G., FUTURE HOMEMAKERS, DECA)
AFTER-SCHOOL CARE CENTER
OTHER SPECIFY: ____________________________________________
DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT1: IF RESPONDENT SAYS YOUTH DOES NOT HAVE A DISABILITY (B1a
[from any wave] = 00 OR DISTRICT-REPORTED DISABILITY ON SAMPLE FILE IS LD
AND/OR SPEECH IMPAIRED ONLY AND (B1a [from any wave] = 13 or 16 ONLY, GO TO F4.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT 2.
CHECKPOINT 2: IF ONLY GROUP LISTED IN F2 IS STUDENT GOVERNMENT, SPECIAL
OLYMPICS, OR DISABILITY ORIENTED GROUP (F2=5, 9, or 12) GO TO F4. ELSE GO TO
F3.
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F3.
Does this group include only youth with special needs? CODE ONE.
GO TO F4
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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SEELS J4
F4.
During the past 12 months has YOUTH done any volunteer or community service
activities? This could include community service that is part of a school class or other
group activity. CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NELS, similar NSAF97, SEELS J5
F5.
During the past 12 months has [he/she] taken lessons or classes in things like art, music,
dance, a foreign language, religion, or computer skills? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS J6
F6.
During the past 12 months about how many days a week did [he/she] usually get
together with friends [outside of school and] outside of organized activities or groups?
OK TO READ CATEGORIES IF NEEDED. CODE ONE.
DON’T
READ
NEVER,
SOMETIMES, BUT NOT EVERY WEEK,
1 DAY A WEEK,
2 OR 3 DAYS A WEEK,
4 OR 5 DAYS A WEEK, OR
6 OR 7 DAYS A WEEK?
DON’T KNOW
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SEELS J7
F7.
During the past 12 months has he/she been invited to other friends’ social activities like
over to their home or to a party? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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SEELS J8
F8.
During the past 12 months how often have friends called YOUTH on the phone? Would
you say … READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.
DON’T
READ
Never,
Rarely/less than once a month,
A few times a month, but not every week,
About once a week,
Several days a week, or
Every day
DON’T KNOW
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NHES96, SEELS J10
F9.
How frequently does [YOUTH] use e-mail, instant messaging or take part in chat rooms?
Would you say … READ CATEGORIES. CIRCLE ONE CODE.
DON’T
READ
Several times a day
Once a day
Several times a week
Once a week, or
Less often.
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS J11
F10.
During the past few weeks, how has [he/she] spent most of [his/her] time when [he/she]
wasn’t working or going to school? DON’T READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
VISITING OR PLAYING WITH FAMILY MEMBERS
VISITING OR PLAYING WITH FRIENDS
DOING HOMEWORK, STUDYING, GETTING TUTORING
READING OR WRITING FOR PLEASURE, LISTENING TO
BOOKS ON TAPE, GOING TO THE LIBRARY
GOING OUT ON DATES
JUST DRIVING AROUND (WITH FRIENDS OR ALONE)
TALKING WITH FRIENDS ON THE TELEPHONE
ELECTRONIC GAMES (E.G., COMPUTER, HANDHELD, VIDEO)
USING THE COMPUTER FOR EMAIL OR INTERNET OR CHAT
ROOMS/USING COMPUTER
THINKING OR DAYDREAMING OR HANGING AROUND THE
HOUSE
WATCHING TELEVISION/VIDEOS
LISTENING TO MUSIC
OUTDOOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PLAYING SPORTS,
JOGGING, SWIMMING, BIKING, SKATING
SHOPPING/HANGING OUT AT THE MALL OR CAFES/COFFEE
SHOPS
HANGING OUT SOMEWHERE ELSE/DOING
NOTHING/EATING/SLEEPING
HOUSEHOLD CHORES, COOKING, GARDENING WORKING
AROUND THE HOUSE
HOBBIES AND SPECIAL INTERESTS INCLUDING PLAYING AND
WRITING MUSIC
ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES IN GROUPS OR ALONE
ATTENDING ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS SUCH AS GOING TO
THE MOVIES, TO A CONCERT
PLAYING (ALONE OR UNSPECIFIED WITH WHOM)
LOOKING FOR A JOB OR APPLYING FOR COLLEGE
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INDOOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EXERCISING, WORKING
OUT, GOING TO THE GYM
GOING OUT TO EAT/DINNER OUT
GOING TO BARS/CLUBS/PARTYING
TRAVELING, VACATION, SUMMER CAMP
TAKING CARE OF FAMILY/SPENDING TIME WITH HIS/HER CHILDREN
GOING TO CHURCH/CHURCH ACTIVITITES
OTHER OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES (HUNTING, FISHING, BOATING,
ATV’S, CAMPING, ETC.)
GETTING THERAPIES/MEDICAL ATTENTION, VISITING DOCTOR,
RECOVERING FROM ILLNESS/INJURY
VOLUNTEERING
(IF NO OTHER RESPONSES) GOING TO SCHOOL/COLLEGE, TAKING
CLASSES
(IF NO OTHER RESPONSES) WORKING
OTHER, SPECIFY________________________________________
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AHW1 J12
F11.
About how many hours a week does [he/she] usually watch TV or videos?
DOESN’T WATCH TV
NUMBER: __________________
0
2
DON’T KNOW
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{allow 70}
CHECKPOINT: IF SAMPLE FILE (YOUTH DOES NOT HAVE DRIVERS LICENSE) ASK F12.
ELSE GO TO F13a.
NLTS, SEELS J13
F12.
Does YOUTH have a driver’s license or learners permit? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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NLTS, SEELS J14a
F13a. Does [he/she] get an allowance or have other money that [he/she] can decide how to
spend? IF ASKED, THIS COULD INCLUDE MONEY EARNED FROM A JOB. CODE
ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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NLTS J14b
F13b. Does [he/she] have a … READ CATEGORIES, ONE CODE PER ITEM.
a.
b.
c.
Savings account
Checking account where [he/she]
writes checks
Credit cards or charge account in
[his/her] name?
Y
1
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N
2
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DK
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R
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F14a. My next few questions are about involvement with police and courts. Has YOUTH ever
been arrested? CODE ONE.
ASK F14b
GO TO F14g
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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J15a2
F14b. Has YOUTH ever been on probation or parole? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH IN HIGH SCHOOL NOW (A2a=1) ASK F14d. ELSE GO TO F14c.
J15aa
F14c. Has YOUTH been arrested since high school? CODE ONE.
ASK F14d
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE F14f
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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NLTS J15a
F14d. Has YOUTH been arrested in the past 2 years? CODE ONE.
ASK F14e
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE F14f
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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J15b
F14e. In the past 2 years, has [he/she] been in jail overnight? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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CHECKPOINT: IF F14b = 1 ASK F14f. ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE F14g.
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J15c
F14f. In the past 2 years, has [he/she] been on probation or parole? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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CHECKPOINT: IF F14d AND F14f = 2 or DK/REF (HAS NOT BEEN ARRESTED OR ON
PAROLE IN THE PAST 2 YEARS) ASK F14g. ELSE GO TO F15.
J15d
F14g. In the past 2 years, has [he/she] been stopped and questioned by the police [IF G9 = 5
OR SAMPLE FILE INDICATES HAS DRIVERS LICENSE OR F12 = 1, HAS A DRIVER’S
LICENSE OR PERMIT, ADD: except for a traffic violation]? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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NLTS J16
F15.
Is YOUTH registered to vote? CODE ONE.
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NLTS2 W5 PARENT CONT G 4-30-08
G. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
Now I would like to ask you a few questions about YOUTH’s school experiences.
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH IS IN HIGH SCHOOL NOW (A2b = 1) GO TO SECTION H.
IF YOUTH DID NOT GRADUATE OR TAKE A TEST FOR DIPLOMA IN EARLIER WAVE, OR
THIS WAVE (A2e NE 1 OR 2) ASK G1a. ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE G6.
DROPOUTS/OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL
NLTS K5a1
G1a.
Since leaving high school has [he/she] taken classes or tests to earn a high school
diploma, such as a GED course? CODE ONE.
(lynn changed from ever to since leaving high school)
GOT TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE G1b
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE G2a
YES
1
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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IF YOUTH HAS BEEN OUT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR MORE THAN 2 YEARS
(OUTHS2Y) ASK G1b. ELSE GO TO G1c.
K5a2
G1b.
In the past 2 years has [he/she] taken classes or tests to earn a high school diploma,
such as a GED course? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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NLTS K5b
G1c.
Did [he/she] get a high school diploma or certificate from this effort? CODE ONE.
GO TO G1e
ASK G1d
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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CHECKPOINT: G1d = 2 OR DK/REF (DID NOT TAKE CLASSES IN LAST 2 YEARS) THEN
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE G2a. ELSE ASK G1d.
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NLTS K5c
G1d.
Is [he/she] taking classes to earn a high school diploma or certificate now? CODE ONE.
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE G2a
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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DIPLOMA
CERTIFICATE
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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K5d
G1e.
Was it a diploma or a certificate? CODE ONE.
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2-YEAR COLLEGE –
CHECKPOINT: IF A3a = 1 (PARENT SAID TOOK CLASSES IN 2 YEAR COLLEGE
SINCE HIGH SCHOOL) ASK G2a. ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE G3a.
NLTS K6a
G2a.
Earlier you told me that YOUTH has taken classes from a 2-year, junior, or community
college. About how long after leaving high school was it before [he/she] started going to
a 2-year college? (IF ASKED, THE SUMMER BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND
COLLEGE SHOULD BE COUNTED.) FILL IN NUMBER AND CODE CATEGORY.
______________
NUMBER
DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS
DON’T KNOW
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{allow 5 years}
{allow 60 months}
{allow 260 weeks}
{allow 1,825 days}
CHECKPOINT: IF A3c NE 1 (IS NOT GOING NOW) ASK G2b. ELSE GO TO G2d.
K6b1
G2b.
You told me earlier that YOUTH is not going to a 2-year or community college now.
Is [he/she] not going now because [he/she] … READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE
RESPONSE.
GO TO G2d
CONTINUE WITH G2c
Is on school vacation
Graduated or completed the
program, or
Some other reason?
DON’T KNOW
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K6b2
G2c.
Why did [he/she] stop going to a 2-year or community college? DO NOT READ
CATEGORIES. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
COMPLETED PROGRAM/ RECEIVED DEGREE
FINISHED THE CLASSES YOUTH WANTED/NEEDED TO
TAKE
CHANGED SCHOOLS, WENT TO A DIFFERENT SCHOOL
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS
DIDN’T GET SERVICES NEEDED
TOO EXPENSIVE/COULDN’T AFFORD IT
DIDN’T HAVE TIME; SCHEDULE CONFLICTS; CONFLICTED
WITH OTHER DEMANDS (E.G., JOB)
POOR GRADES/NOT DOING WELL IN SCHOOL
DIDN’T LIKE SCHOOL
WANTED/NEEDED TO FIND A JOB
OFFERED A JOB/CHOSE TO WORK
WANTED TO ENTER MILITARY
DIDN’T GET INTO THE PROGRAM [HE/SHE] WANTED
ILLNESS/DISABILITY; TOO SICK TO GO
GOT MARRIED
GOT PREGNANT OR HAD A CHILD
MOVED
SCHOOL TOO DANGEROUS
WANTED TO TRAVEL
FRIENDS WEREN’T IN SCHOOL/WERE DROPPING OUT
COULDN’T GET ALONG WITH TEACHERS
COULDN’T GET ALONG WITH OTHER STUDENTS
COULDN’T GET CHILDCARE
PARENTS/FAMILY DIDN’T WANT YOUTH TO GO
OTHER (SPECIFY)
SUMMER SCHOOL
DON’T KNOW
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G2d.
[IF G2a AND G2b HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED, ADD: Earlier you told me that YOUTH has
taken classes from a 2-year, junior or community college] [IF A3c = 1: Has YOUTH been
enrolled continuously] [IF A3c NE 1: Was [he/she] enrolled continuously] not counting
time off for vacation or [IF A3c = 1: has YOUTH been enrolled] [IF A3c NE 1: was
[he/she] enrolled] off and on, taking classes some semesters or quarters but not others?
CONTINUOUSLY
OFF AND ON
DON’T KNOW
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K6c2
G2e.
About how many total credits [A3c = 1 has YOUTH earned] [A3c NE 1 did YOUTH earn]
at the 2-year or community college or colleges [he/she] attended? Are those semester
credits or quarter credits? ENTER NUMBER IN TO APPROPRIATE SECTION, IF
YOUTH HAS TAKEN BOTH SEMESTER AND QUARTER CREDITS ENTER
SEMESTER CREDITS IN SEMESTER SECTION AND QUARTER CREDITS IN
QUARTER SECTION. IF ASKED, IF YOUTH ATTENDED MULTIPLE 2-YEAR
COLLEGES, ADD CREDITS ACROSS 2-YEAR COLLEGES, BUT DO NOT INCLUDE
CREDITS EARNED AT OTHER TYPES OF COLLEGES.
______________ NUMBER OF SEMESTER
CREDITS
______________ NUMBER OF QUARTER
CREDITS
DON’T KNOW
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Range: allow 0-300
995 = NA
NLTS K6d
G2f.
[IF A3c NE 1: Did YOUTH’s school] [IF A3c = 1: Does YOUTH’s school] consider
[him/her] a full time or a part time student during [IF A3c NE 1: [his/her] most recent]
[IF A3c = 1: this] term? IF ASKED, BY FULL TIME, WE MEAN TAKING A FULL
COURSE LOAD OF 12 CREDITS OR MORE AT A TIME OR BEING IN CLASS AT
LEAST 12 HOURS PER WEEK.
FULL TIME
PART TIME
BOTH, SOMETIMES ONE, SOMETIMES OTHER
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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K6e
G2g.
Has YOUTH taken mostly vocational courses to train for a job, like computer or business
courses, or has YOUTH taken mostly academic courses, like English or science? DON’T
READ CODE ONE.
MOSTLY VOCATIONAL
MOSTLY ACADEMIC
BOTH, MIXED
NEITHER, CLASSES ARE FOR
PERSONAL INTEREST, RECREATION
DON’T KNOW
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K6f
G2h. What [IF A3c = 1: is] [IF A3c NE 1: was] [his/her] major or primary course of study in a
2-year or community college? CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, VITICULTURE, FORESTRY,
GROUNDSKEEPING
ANIMAL CARE, E.G. VETERNINARY HELPER, PREVET
ARTS, DRAMA, DANCE, MUSIC, GRAPHIC DESIGN/ARTS, FASHION DESIGN
BUSINESS, MARKETING, ADVERTISING, MANAGEMENT, FINANCE,
ACCOUNTING
CLERICAL, E.G. FILING, RECEPTIONIST, SECRETARY, TYPIST
COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, TV/RADIO, ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
COMPUTER SCIENCE, PROGRAMMING, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE,
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, COMPUTER SUPPORT, DATA ENTRY, WEB
PAGE DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION, TEACHING, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION, HOME ECONOMICS, CHILD CARE
ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, CHEMICAL
ENGLISH, LITERATURE, LIBRARY SCIENCE
FOOD SERVICE, RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
HEALTH CARE - PRE-MED, NURSING, PUBLIC HEALTH, PHYSICAL
THERAPY, RECREATION THERAPY, PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT,
NURSES AIDE
HISTORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, ECONOMICS, SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY,
HUMANITIES, PUBLIC POLICY, PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, URBAN STUDIES,
WOMEN’S STUDIES, AMERICAN STUDIES, ETHNIC STUDIES,
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, SOCIAL SCIENCES
LIBERAL ARTS, GENERAL STUDIES
MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS
MECHANICS,(AUTO, MACHINERY REPAIR)
POLICE SCIENCE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, EARTH SCIENCE, GEOLOGY, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY,
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
SKILLED CRAFTS, E.G. PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, CARPENTRY
UNDECLARED, UNDECIDED
OTHER, SPECIFY ___________________________________________
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DON’T KNOW
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G2i.
[IF A3c = 1: Does] [IF A3c NE 1: Did] [he/she] ever get help with schoolwork from this
school, like going to a tutor or a study or writing center?
Ask G2j
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE G2k
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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K6h1
G2j.
What kind of help [IF A3c = 1: is] [IF A3c NE 1: was] that? CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
DON’T READ
CONTINUE WITH
CHECKPOINT
TUTOR, HELP WITH SUBJECT
STUDY CENTER
WRITING CENTER
OTHER, SPECIFY
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DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT: IF PARENT SAYS HAS NO DISABILITY (B1a [from any wave] = 00 OR
SAMPLE FILE SAYS NO DISABILITY) GO TO G2o. ELSE, ASK G2k.
K6i
G2k.
Was this school aware that [he/she] has a disability … READ CATEGORIES. CODE
ONE RESPONSE.
CONTINUE WITH G2l
GO TO G2o
CONTINUE WITH G2l
Before [he/she] enrolled there
After [he/she] enrolled, or
Is the school not aware of [his/her]
disability?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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K6j
G2l.
[IF A3c NE 1: Did [he/she] receive] [IF A3c = 1: Has YOUTH received] any services,
accommodations, or other help from the school, like a tutor or more time to take tests,
because [he/she] has a learning problem, disability, or other special need?
GO TO G2n
ASK G2m
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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K6k
G2m. [IF A3c NE 1: Did [he/she] ask or apply] [IF A3c = 1: Has YOUTH asked or applied] for
any services, accommodations, or other help from the school?
GO TO G2o
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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G2n.
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What services, accommodations, or other help has YOUTH received there? IF HAS
ATTENDED MORE THAN ONE 2-YEAR, JUNIOR, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WE
WANT TO KNOW ABOUT SERVICES FROM ANY OF THEM. DO NOT READ.
Testing Accommodations
More time in taking tests
Having tests and other materials read to youth
Different tests
Different grading standards
Different setting to take tests
Instructions given in sign language or manual communication
Scribe to record answers
Accommodations in assignments
Additional time to finish assignments
Different assignments, like shorter assignments or different lab assignments in a science
class
Materials/technology adaptations
Large print or Braille materials or large print computer, magnifiers
Books on tape
Use of computer or spell checker in class or during test taking
Computer software designed for students with disabilities
Computer hardware adapted for student’s needs (e.g., alternative keyboard, switch interface)
Special use of calculator (e.g., use for tests that other students don’t have)
Listening/recording devices, tape recorders
Written materials (e.g., copies of lectures, outlines, course notes)
Human aides
A reader or interpreter
Note taker in class
A personal aide or instructional assistant to help you in class
Tutor
Support person to monitor academic progress and help with managing academic workload
Out-of-classroom learning supports
A behavior management program
Help with learning strategies or study skills (e.g., writing center)
Support group for students with disabilities
Early registration
Physical adaptations in classrooms
Physical changes to the classroom, special desks
Changes to equipment, like different lab equipment in a science class
Independent living supports
Transportation assistance (i.e., to get to classes)
Housing assistance (e.g., modified living arrangements
Orientation and mobility services
Social activities for students with disabilities
Food service arrangements or accommodations
Medical supports
Therapies
Psychological or mental health services or counseling
Social work services
Occupational therapy or life skills training
Service coordination or case management
Childcare
Other. Specify:______________________________________________
DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT: (ALL DISABILITY CATEGORIES)
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 5: Have there been any supports for YOUTH outside of
class, like a support group for students with disabilities or early registration?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 4: Has there been any person assigned to help [him/her]
with [his/her] work, like a tutor, or someone who takes notes for you in class?
CHECKPOINT: IF ANY DISABILITY FROM SAMPLE FILE IS LD OR MR OR SPEECH OR
ADD (SAMPLE FILE OR IF B1a [from any wave] = 13 [LD], 14 [MR], 16 [SPEECH],
02 [AD/HD], or 42 [MULTIPLE]), PROBE:
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 1: Has YOUTH had any accommodations in how [he/she]
takes tests, like more time to take tests, or a different setting to take tests?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 2: Has YOUTH had any accommodations in how [he/she]
handles class assignments, like having more time to finish assignments or getting
different assignments?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 3: Has YOUTH been allowed to use any different kinds of
technology in class because of a disability, like using a calculator in math class when
other students don’t get to use one?
CHECKPOINT: IF ANY DISABILITY FROM SAMPLE FILE OR B1A FROM ANY WAVE IS
ORTHOPEDIC (B1a = 05, 15, or 17), OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRED (OHI) (B1a = 12),
MULTIPLE (B1a = 42), VISUAL (B1a = 04 or 19), OR DEAF/BLIND (B1a = 07),
PROBE:
IIF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 6: Have there been any adaptations to [his/her]
classrooms, like [his/her] having a special desk or different equipment because of a
disability?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 7: Has YOUTH had any services or supports to help
[him/her] live or get around at school, like help with transportation or special campus
housing or dining arrangements?
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K6m1
G2o.
[IF G2l = 1 or G2i = 1 ADD: Besides what the school had available] [IF A3c NE 1: Had]
[IF A3c = 1: Has] YOUTH gotten any services or help on [his/her] own?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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G2p.
Has YOUTH gotten a diploma, certificate, or license from a 2-year or community
college?
CONTINUE WITH G2q
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE G2r
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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K6m3
G2q. How long was the program that [he/she] took that led to this diploma, certificate, or
license?
___________________
NUMBER
HOURS
DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS
DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT:
IF STILL GOING (A3c = 1) OR G2b = 1 (ON VACATION), ASK G2r. ELSE GO TO
CHECKPOINT1 BEFORE G3a.
NLTS K6n
G2r.
Is [he/she] working toward [IF G2p NE1: a] [IF G2p = 1: another] diploma, certificate, or
license from this school?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
CHECKPOINT: IF PARENT SAID EARLIER TOOK CLASSES IN VOCATION TECHNICAL
SCHOOL (A3e = 1) ASK G3a. ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE G4a.
NLTS K7a
G3a.
Earlier you said that YOUTH had taken classes from a vocational or trade school. About
how long after leaving high school was it before [he/she] started going to this kind of
school? [IF ASKED, THE SUMMER BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND THIS KIND OF
SCHOOL SHOULD BE COUNTED.] ENTER NUMBER AND CODE CATEGORY.
______________
NUMBER
DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS
DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT: IF EARLIER SAID IS NOT GOING NOW (A3g NE 1) ASK G3b.
ELSE GO TO G3d.
K7B1
G3b.
You told me earlier that YOUTH is not going to a vocational, business or technical
school now. Is [he/she] not going now because [he/she] … READ CATEGORIES.
CODE ONE RESPONSE.
GO TO G3d
CONTINUE WITH G3c
Is on school vacation
Graduated or completed the
program, or
Some other reason?
DON’T KNOW
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K7b2
G3c.
Why did [he/she] stop going? DO NOT READ CATEGORIES. CODE ALL THAT
APPLY.
COMPLETED PROGRAM/ RECEIVED DEGREE
FINISHED THE CLASSES YOUTH WANTED/NEEDED TO
TAKE
CHANGED SCHOOLS, WENT TO A DIFFERENT SCHOOL
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS
DIDN’T GET SERVICES NEEDED
TOO EXPENSIVE/COULDN’T AFFORD IT
DIDN’T HAVE TIME; SCHEDULE CONFLICTS; CONFLICTED
WITH OTHER DEMANDS (E.G., JOB)
POOR GRADES/NOT DOING WELL IN SCHOOL
DIDN’T LIKE SCHOOL
WANTED/NEEDED TO FIND A JOB
OFFERED A JOB/CHOSE TO WORK
WANTED TO ENTER MILITARY
DIDN’T GET INTO THE PROGRAM [HE/SHE] WANTED
ILLNESS/DISABILITY; TOO SICK TO GO
GOT MARRIED
GOT PREGNANT OR HAD A CHILD
MOVED
SCHOOL TOO DANGEROUS
WANTED TO TRAVEL
FRIENDS WEREN’T IN SCHOOL/WERE DROPPING OUT
COULDN’T GET ALONG WITH TEACHERS
COULDN’T GET ALONG WITH OTHER STUDENTS
COULDN’T GET CHILDCARE
PARENTS/FAMILY DIDN’T WANT YOUTH TO GO
OTHER (SPECIFY)
SUMMER SCHOOL
DON’T KNOW
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G3d.
[IF G3a AND G3b HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED, ADD: Earlier you said that YOUTH had
taken classes from a vocational or trade school.] [IF A3g = 1: Has YOUTH been enrolled
continuously] [IF A3g NE 1: was [he/she] enrolled continuously] not counting time off for
vacation or [IF A3g = 1: has YOUTH been enrolled] [IF A3g NE 1: was [he/she] enrolled]
off and on, taking classes some semesters or quarters but not others?
CONTINUOUSLY
OFF AND ON
DON’T KNOW
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K7c2
G3e.
[IF A3g NE 1: Did YOUTH’s school] [IF A3g = 1: Does YOUTH’s school] consider
[him/her] a full time or a part time student during [IF A3g NE 1 [his/her] most recent]
[IF A3g = 1, this] term? IF ASKED, BY FULL TIME, WE MEAN TAKING A FULL
COURSE LOAD OF 12 CREDITS OR MORE AT A TIME, OR BEING IN CLASS AT
LEAST 12 HOURS PER WEEK.
FULL TIME
PART TIME
BOTH, SOMETIMES ONE, SOMETIMES OTHER
DON’T KNOW
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G3f.
What kind of job is [he/she] training for at the vocational, business, or technical school?
CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
AGRICULTURE, GROUNDSKEEPING, HORTICULTURE
ANIMAL CARE – E.G., VETERINARY HELPER
ARTS, DRAMA, DANCE, MUSIC, GRAPHIC DESIGN/ARTS, FASHION
DESIGN
COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, TV/RADIO, ENTERTAINMENT
INDUSTRY
BUSINESS
CHILD CARE, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
CLERICAL – E.G., FILING, RECEPTIONIST, SECRETARY, TYPIST
COMPUTER SUPPORT – E.G., DATA ENTRY, PROGRAMMING, WEB
PAGE DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION, TEACHING, TUTORING
ENGINEERING (ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, CHEMICAL, MATERIALS)
FINANCIAL SERVICES
FOOD SERVICE , RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
HEALTH CARE – PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT, NURSE’S AIDE
MARKETING, ADVERTISING
MECHANICS (AUTO, MACHINERY REPAIR)
PERSONAL SERVICES (BEAUTICIAN, MANICURIST, MASSEUSE)
POLICE SCIENCE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
RETAIL SALES
SKILLED CRAFTS (PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL WORK, CARPENTRY)
OTHER, SPECIFY ___________________________________________
UNDECIDED/GENERAL STUDIES
TRAVEL, RECREATION
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G3g.
[IF A3g = 1: Does] [IF A3g NE 1: Did] [he/she] ever get help with schoolwork from this
school, like going to a tutor or a study or writing center?
ASK G3h
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE G3i
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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G3h.
What kind of help [IF A3g = 1: is] [IF A3g NE 1: was] that? CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
DON’T READ
CONTINUE WITH
CHECKPOINT
TUTOR, HELP WITH SUBJECT
STUDY CENTER
WRITING CENTER
OTHER, SPECIFY
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CHECKPOINT: IF PARENT SAYS HAS NO DISABILITY (B1a [from any wave] = 00 OR
SAMPLE FILE SAYS NO DISABILITY) GO TO G3m. ELSE, ASK G3i.
K7f
G3i.
Was this school aware that [he/she] has a disability … READ CATEGORIES. CODE
ONE RESPONSE.
CONTINUE WITH G3j
GO TO G3m
CONTINUE WITH G3j
Before [he/she] enrolled there
After [he/she] enrolled, or
Is the school not aware of [his/her]
disability?
DON’T KNOW
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K7g
G3j.
[IF A3g NE 1: Did [he/she] receive] [IF A3g = 1: Has YOUTH received] any services,
accommodations, or other help from the school, like a tutor or more time to take tests,
because [he/she] has any kind of learning problem, disability, or other special need?
GO TO G3l
ASK G3k
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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K7h
G3k.
[IF A3g NE 1: Did [he/she] ask or apply] [IF A3g = 1: Has [he/she] asked or applied] for
any services, accommodations, or other help from the school?
GO TO G3m
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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K7i
G3l.
What services, accommodations, or other help has YOUTH received there? IF HAS
ATTENDED MORE THAN ONE VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL, WE WANT TO
KNOW ABOUT SERVICES FROM ANY OF THEM. DO NOT READ.
1
Testing Accommodations
More time in taking tests
Having tests and other materials read to youth
Different tests
Different grading standards
Different setting to take tests
Instructions given in sign language or manual communication
Scribe to record answers
Accommodations in assignments
Additional time to finish assignments
Different assignments, like shorter assignments or different lab assignments in a science
class
Materials/technology adaptations
Large print or Braille materials or large print computer, magnifiers
Books on tape
Use of computer or spell checker in class or during test taking
Computer software designed for students with disabilities
Computer hardware adapted for student’s needs (e.g., alternative keyboard, switch interface)
Special use of calculator (e.g., use for tests that other students don’t have)
Listening/recording devices, tape recorders
Written materials (e.g., copies of lectures, outlines, course notes)
Human aides
A reader or interpreter
Note taker in class
A personal aide or instructional assistant to help you in class
Tutor
Support person to monitor academic progress and help with managing academic workload
Out-of-classroom learning supports
A behavior management program
Help with learning strategies or study skills (e.g., writing center)
Support group for students with disabilities
Early registration
Physical adaptations in classrooms
Physical changes to the classroom, special desks
Changes to equipment, like different lab equipment in a science class
Independent living supports
Transportation assistance (i.e., to get to classes)
Housing assistance (e.g., modified living arrangements
Orientation and mobility services
Social activities for students with disabilities
Food service arrangements or accommodations
Medical supports
Therapies
Psychological or mental health services or counseling
Social work services
Occupational therapy or life skills training
Service coordination or case management
Childcare
Other. Specify:______________________________________________
DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT: (ALL DISABILITY CATEGORIES)
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 5: Have there been any supports for YOUTH outside of
class, like a support group for students with disabilities or early registration?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 4: Has there been any person assigned to help [him/her]
with [his/her] work, like a tutor, or someone who takes notes for you in class?
CHECKPOINT: IF ANY DISABILITY FROM SAMPLE FILE IS LD OR MR OR SPEECH OR
ADD (SAMPLE FILE OR IF B1a [from any wave] = 13 [LD], 14 [MR], 16 [SPEECH],
02 [AD/HD], or 42 [MULTIPLE]), PROBE:
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 1: Has YOUTH had any accommodations in how [he/she]
takes tests, like more time to take tests, or a different setting to take tests?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 2: Has YOUTH had any accommodations in how [he/she]
handles class assignments, like having more time to finish assignments or getting
different assignments?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 3: Has YOUTH been allowed to use any different kinds of
technology in class because of a disability, like using a calculator in math class when
other students don’t get to use one?
CHECKPOINT: IF ANY DISABILITY FROM SAMPLE FILE OR B1A FROM ANY WAVE IS
ORTHOPEDIC, (B1a = 05, 15, or 17), OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRED (OHI) (B1a = 12),
MULTIPLE (B1a = 42), VISUAL (B1a = 04 or 19), OR DEAF/BLIND (B1a = 07),
PROBE:
IIF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 6: Have there been any adaptations to [his/her]
classrooms, like [his/her] having a special desk or different equipment because of a
disability?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 7: Has YOUTH had any services or supports to help
[him/her] live or get around at school, like help with transportation or special campus
housing or dining arrangements?
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K7J1
G3m. [IF G3j = 1 OR G3g = 1 ADD: Besides what the school had available] [IF A3g NE 1: Had]
[IF A3g = 1: Has] YOUTH gotten any services or help on [his/her] own?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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G3n.
Has YOUTH gotten a diploma, certificate, or license from a vocational, business, or
technical school?
ASK G3o
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE G3p
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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K7k
G3o.
How long was the program that [he/she] took that led to this diploma, certificate or
license?
___________________
NUMBER
HOURS
DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS
DON’T KNOW
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HOURS?
CHECKPOINT:
IF STILL GOING (A3g = 1) OR G3b 1= 1 (ON SCHOOL VACATION, ASK G3p.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE G4a.
NLTS K7l
G3p.
Is YOUTH working toward [IF G3n NE 1: a] [IF G3n =1: another] diploma, certificate, or
license from this work?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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4-YEAR COLLEGE
CHECKPOINT: IF PARENT SAID EARLIER TOOK CLASSES IN 4 YEAR COLLEGE
SINCE HIGH SCHOOL (A3i = 1) ASK G4a. ELSE GO TO SECTION H.
NLTS K8a
G4a.
Earlier you said that YOUTH had taken classes from a 4-year college.
About how long after leaving high school was it before [he/she] started going to a 4-year
college or university? [IF ASKED, THE SUMMER BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND
COLLEGE SHOULD BE COUNTED.]
______________
NUMBER
DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS
DON’T KNOW
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{allow 1,825 days}
CHECKPOINT: IF EARLIER SAID IS NOT GOINGTO A 4-YEAR COLLEGE NOW
(A3k NE 1), ASK G4b. ELSE GO TO G4d.
K8b1
G4b.
You told me earlier that YOUTH is not going to a 4- year college now. Is [he/she] not
going now because [he/she] … READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
GO TO G4d
CONTINUE WITH G4c
Is on school vacation
Graduated or completed the
program, or
Some other reason?
DON’T KNOW
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K8b2
G4c.
[Why did [he/she] stop going? DO NOT READ CATEGORIES. CODE ALL THAT
APPLY.
COMPLETED PROGRAM/ RECEIVED DEGREE
FINISHED THE CLASSES YOUTH WANTED/NEEDED TO
TAKE
CHANGED SCHOOLS, WENT TO A DIFFERENT SCHOOL
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS
DIDN’T GET SERVICES NEEDED
TOO EXPENSIVE/COULDN’T AFFORD IT
DIDN’T HAVE TIME; SCHEDULE CONFLICTS; CONFLICTED
WITH OTHER DEMANDS (E.G., JOB)
POOR GRADES/NOT DOING WELL IN SCHOOL
DIDN’T LIKE SCHOOL
WANTED/NEEDED TO FIND A JOB
OFFERED A JOB/CHOSE TO WORK
WANTED TO ENTER MILITARY
DIDN’T GET INTO THE PROGRAM [HE/SHE] WANTED
ILLNESS/DISABILITY; TOO SICK TO GO
GOT MARRIED
GOT PREGNANT OR HAD A CHILD
MOVED
SCHOOL TOO DANGEROUS
WANTED TO TRAVEL
FRIENDS WEREN’T IN SCHOOL/WERE DROPPING OUT
COULDN’T GET ALONG WITH TEACHERS
COULDN’T GET ALONG WITH OTHER STUDENTS
COULDN’T GET CHILDCARE
PARENTS/FAMILY DIDN’T WANT YOUTH TO GO
OTHER (SPECIFY)
SUMMER SCHOOL
DON’T KNOW
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G4d.
[IF G4a AND G4b HAVE NOT BEEN ASKED, ADD: Earlier you said that YOUTH had
taken classes from a 4-year college.] [IF A3k = 1: Has YOUTH been enrolled
continuously] [IF A3k NE 1: Was [he/she] enrolled] steadily continuously since [he/she]
first began at a 4-year, not counting time off for vacations or [IF A3k = 1: has YOUTH
been enrolled] [IF A3k NE 1: was [he/she] enrolled] off and on, taking classes some
semesters or quarters but not others?
CONTINUOUSLY
OFF AND ON
DON’T KNOW
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K8c2
G4e.
About how many total credits [A3k = 1 has YOUTH earned] [A3k NE 1 did YOUTH earn]
at the 4-year college or colleges [he/she] attended? Are those semester credits or
quarter credits? ENTER NUMBER IN TO APPROPRIATE SECTION, IF YOUTH HAS
TAKEN BOTH SEMESTER AND QUARTER CREDITS ENTER SEMESTER CREDITS
IN SEMESTER SECTION AND QUARTER CREDITS IN QUARTER SECTION. IF
ASKED, IF YOUTH ATTENDED MULTIPLE 4-YEAR COLLEGES, ADD CREDITS
ACROSS 4-YEAR COLLEGES, BUT DO NOT INCLUDE CREDITS EARNED AT
OTHER TYPES OF COLLEGES.
______________ NUMBER OF SEMESTER
CREDITS
______________ NUMBER OF QUARTER
CREDITS
DON’T KNOW
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G4f. [IF A3k NE 1: Did YOUTH’s school] [IF A3k = 1: Does YOUTH’s school] consider [him/her]
a full time or a part time student during [IF A3k NE1 [his/her] most recent] [IF A3k = 1, this]
term? IF ASKED, BY FULL TIME, WE MEAN TAKING A FULL COURSE LOAD OF 12
CREDITS OR MORE AT A TIME OR BEING IN CLASS AT LEAST 12 HOURS PER
WEEK.
FULL TIME
PART TIME
BOTH, SOMETIMES ONE, SOMETIMES OTHER
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K8e
G4g. [IF A3k NE 1: What was] [IF A3k = 1: What is] [his/her] major or primary course of study in
a 4-year college or university? CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, VITICULTURE, FORESTRY,
GROUNDSKEEPING
ANIMAL CARE, E.G. VETERNINARY HELPER, PREVET
ARTS, DRAMA, DANCE, MUSIC, GRAPHIC DESIGN/ARTS, FASHION DESIGN
BUSINESS, MARKETING, ADVERTISING, MANAGEMENT, FINANCE,
ACCOUNTING
CLERICAL, E.G. FILING, RECEPTIONIST, SECRETARY, TYPIST
COMMUNICATIONS, JOURNALISM, TV/RADIO, ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
COMPUTER SCIENCE, PROGRAMMING, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE,
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, COMPUTER SUPPORT, DATA ENTRY, WEB
PAGE DEVELOPMENT
EDUCATION, TEACHING, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION, HOME ECONOMICS, CHILD CARE
ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, CHEMICAL
ENGLISH, LITERATURE, LIBRARY SCIENCE
FOOD SERVICE, RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
HEALTH CARE - PRE-MED, NURSING, PUBLIC HEALTH, PHYSICAL
THERAPY, RECREATION THERAPY, PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT,
NURSES AIDE
HISTORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, ECONOMICS, SOCIOLOGY, PSYCHOLOGY,
HUMANITIES, PUBLIC POLICY, PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION, URBAN STUDIES,
WOMEN’S STUDIES, AMERICAN STUDIES, ETHNIC STUDIES,
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, SOCIAL SCIENCES
LIBERAL ARTS, GENERAL STUDIES
MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS
MECHANICS,(AUTO, MACHINERY REPAIR)
POLICE SCIENCE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE
SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, EARTH SCIENCE, GEOLOGY, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY,
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
SKILLED CRAFTS, E.G. PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, CARPENTRY
UNDECLARED, UNDECIDED
OTHER, SPECIFY ___________________________________________
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K8f
G4h.
[IF A3k = 1: Does] [IF A3k NE 1: did] [he/she] ever get help with schoolwork from this
school, like going to a tutor or a study or writing center?
ASK G4i
DON’T READ
GOT TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE G4j
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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K8f1
G4i.
What kind of help [IF A3k = 1: is] [IF A3k NE 1: was] that? CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
DON’T READ
CONTINUE WITH
CHECKPOINT
TUTOR, HELP WITH SUBJECT
STUDY CENTER
WRITING CENTER
OTHER, SPECIFY
DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT: IF PARENT ASSERTS NO DISABILITY (B1a [from any wave] = 00 OR
SAMPLE FILE SAYS NO DISABILITY) GO TO G4h. ELSE, ASK G4j.
K8g
G4j.
Was this school aware that [he/she] has a disability … READ CATEGORIES. CODE
ONE RESPONSE.
CONTINUE WITH G4k
GO TO G4n
CONTINUE WITH G4k
Before [he/she] enrolled there
After [he/she] enrolled, or
Is the school not aware of [his/her]
disability?
DON’T KNOW
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K8h
G4k.
[IF A3k NE 1: Did YOUTH receive] [IF A3k = 1: Has YOUTH received] any services,
accommodations, or other help from the school, like a tutor or more time to take tests,
because [he/she] has any kind of learning problem, disability, or other special need?
GO TO G4m
ASK G4l
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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K8i
G4l.
[IF A3k NE 1: Did [he/she] ask or apply] [IF A3k = 1: Has YOUTH asked or applied] for
any services, accommodations, or other help from the school? CODE ONE.
GO TO G4n
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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K8j
G4m. What services, accommodations, or other help has YOUTH received there? IF HAS
ATTENDED MORE THAN ONE 2-YEAR, JUNIOR, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WE
WANT TO KNOW ABOUT SERVICES FROM ANY OF THEM. DO NOT READ.
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Testing Accommodations
More time in taking tests
Having tests and other materials read to youth
Different tests
Different grading standards
Different setting to take tests
Instructions given in sign language or manual communication
Scribe to record answers
Accommodations in assignments
Additional time to finish assignments
Different assignments, like shorter assignments or different lab assignments in a science
class
Materials/technology adaptations
Large print or Braille materials or large print computer, magnifiers
Books on tape
Use of computer or spell checker in class or during test taking
Computer software designed for students with disabilities
Computer hardware adapted for student’s needs (e.g., alternative keyboard, switch interface)
Special use of calculator (e.g., use for tests that other students don’t have)
Listening/recording devices, tape recorders
Written materials (e.g., copies of lectures, outlines, course notes)
Human aides
A reader or interpreter
Note taker in class
A personal aide or instructional assistant to help you in class
Tutor
Support person to monitor academic progress and help with managing academic workload
Out-of-classroom learning supports
A behavior management program
Help with learning strategies or study skills (e.g., writing center)
Support group for students with disabilities
Early registration
Physical adaptations in classrooms
Physical changes to the classroom, special desks
Changes to equipment, like different lab equipment in a science class
Independent living supports
Transportation assistance (i.e., to get to classes)
Housing assistance (e.g., modified living arrangements
Orientation and mobility services
Social activities for students with disabilities
Food service arrangements or accommodations
Medical supports
Therapies
Psychological or mental health services or counseling
Social work services
Occupational therapy or life skills training
Service coordination or case management
Childcare
Other. Specify:______________________________________________
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CHECKPOINT: (ALL DISABILITY CATEGORIES)
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 5: Have there been any supports for YOUTH outside of
class, like a support group for students with disabilities or early registration?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 4: Has there been any person assigned to help [him/her]
with [his/her] work, like a tutor, or someone who takes notes for you in class?
CHECKPOINT: IF ANY DISABILITY FROM SAMPLE FILE IS LD OR MR OR SPEECH OR
ADD (SAMPLE FILE OR IF B1a [from any wave] = 13 [LD], 14 [MR], 16 [SPEECH],
02 [AD/HD], or 42 [MULTIPLE]), PROBE:
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 1: Has YOUTH had any accommodations in how [he/she]
takes tests, like more time to take tests, or a different setting to take tests?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 2: Has YOUTH had any accommodations in how [he/she]
handles class assignments, like having more time to finish assignments or getting
different assignments?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 3: Has YOUTH been allowed to use any different kinds of
technology in class because of a disability, like using a calculator in math class when
other students don’t get to use one?
CHECKPOINT: IF ANY DISABILITY FROM SAMPLE FILE OR B1A FROM ANY WAVE IS
ORTHOPEDIC, (B1a = 05, 15, or 17), OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRED (OHI) (B1a = 12),
MULTIPLE (B1a = 42), VISUAL (B1a = 04 or 19), OR DEAF/BLIND (B1a = 07),
PROBE:
IIF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 6: Have there been any adaptations to [his/her]
classrooms, like [his/her] having a special desk or different equipment because of a
disability?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 7: Has YOUTH had any services or supports to help
[him/her] live or get around at school, like help with transportation or special campus
housing or dining arrangements?
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K8j1
G4n.
[IF G4k = 1 OR G4h = 1 ADD: Besides what the school had available] [IF A3k NE 1:
Had:] [IF A3k = 1: Has] YOUTH gotten any services or help on [his/her] own?
YES
NO
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NLTS K8k
G4o.
Has YOUTH gotten a diploma, certificate, or license from a 4-year college or university?
YES
NO
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CHECKPOINT: IF STILL GOING (A3k = 1) OR G4b = 1 (ON SCHOOL VACATION), ASK G4p.
ELSE GO TO SECTION H.
NLTS K8l
G4p.
Is [he/she] working toward [IF G34a NE 1: a] [IF G34a = 1: another] diploma, certificate,
or license from this work?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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H. EMPLOYMENT
SECTION OUTLINE
H2 = Job history since leaving high school
H3 = All current jobs for those who are employed or most recent jobs for those who are unemployed and
had a recent job
H4 = One current or most recent job
H5 = Job search for current or most recent job.
H6 = Previous post-high-school job for those currently working
H7 = Job termination of previous post-high school job for those currently working or most recent job for
those who are unemployed
H8 = All unemployed youth, job search activities
H9 = History of having been fired
Now, I would like to ask a few questions about [YOUTH]’s work experience.
JOB HISTORY SINCE LEAVING HIGH SCHOOL
CHECKPOINT: IF PART 2 IS ADMINISTERED AT A LATER DATE [PART 2 START DATE >=
7 DAYS AFTER PART 1 START DATE] THEN ASK H1
ELSE IF PART 2 IS A CONTINUATION OF PART 1 GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE H2A
H1.
[IF YOUTH WAS EMPLOYED IN PART 1 SAY:Earlier you told me that [YOUTH] worked
for pay other than work around the house since high school? Does [YOUTH] still have
that job?]
[ELSE SAY: Does [YOUTH] have a paid job now, other than work around the house?
GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE H2a
YES
NO
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CHECKPOINT 1:
IF PART 2 IS A CONTINUATION OF PART 1 [PART 2 START DATE < 7 DAYS AFTER PART
1 START DATE] THEN SET THE FOLLOWING FLAGS FOR SUBSEQUENT SKIP LOGIC AND
GO TO CHECKPOINT 2
JOBNOW = A4c,
JOBSINCE = A4a
JOBPAST2 = A4b
IF PART 2 IS ADMINISTERED AT A LATER DATE AND YOUTH IS UNEMPLOYED [H1 NE 1]
THEN SET FLAGS FOR SKIP LOGIC AS FOLLOWS AND GO TO CHECKPOINT 2
JOBNOW = 2 [NO JOB]
JOBSINCE = A4a
JOBPAST2 = A4b
ELSE IF PART 2 IS ADMINISTERED AT A LATER DATE AND YOUTH IS EMPLOYED
[H1 = 1] THEN SET FLAGS FOR SKIP LOGIC AS FOLLOWS AND CONTINUE TO
CHECKPOINT 2
JOBNOW = 1 [HAS JOB]
JOBPAST2 = 1 [HAS HAD JOB IN PAST 2 YEARS]
IF YOUTH IS OUT OF HS [XX=X] THEN JOBSINCE = 1 [HAS HAD A JOB SINCE HS],
ELSE JOBSINCE = 0 [STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL, NO JOB SINCE HS]
CHECKPOINT2:
IF YOUTH HAS HAD A JOB SINCE HIGH SCHOOL [JOBSINCE = 1] ASK H2a.
IF YOUTH HAS NOT HAD A JOB SINCE HIGH SCHOOL AND HAS NOT HAD A JOB IN THE
PAST 2 YEARS [JOBPAST2 = 2 AND JOBNOW = 2] GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE H7a.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE H3a.
L6b
H2a.
Earlier you told me that [YOUTH] worked for pay other than work around the house
since high school? How many paid jobs has [YOUTH] had altogether since leaving high
school?
NUMBER
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CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH HAS HAD A JOB IN THE PAST 2 YEARS [JOBPAST2 = 1] ASK
H2b. ELSE GO TO H2c
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L6b
H2b.
How many paid jobs has [YOUTH] had altogether in the past 2 years?
NUMBER
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{allow 999}
L6c
H2c.
What is the longest time [YOUTH] has worked at a particular job [IF YOUTH OUT OF
HIGH SCHOOL LESS THAN 2 YEARS [A2d > 2], OR NO WAVE 4 EMPLOYMENT
DATA [W1RecentWave = 1], OR NOT EMPLOYED IN PAST 2 YEARS (JOBPAST2 = 2)
ASK: since high school] [ELSE ASK: in the past 2 years]?
ENTER NUMBER AND CODE METRIC.
IF RESPONDENT INDICATES JOB WAS HELD “OFF AND ON,” WE WANT THE
LONGEST SINGLE PERIOD OF CONTINOUS WORK.
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NUMBER
DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS
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{allow 108 months}
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ALL CURRENT OR MOST RECENT JOBS
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH IS EMPLOYED NOW [JOBNOW = 1], OR SINCE HIGH SCHOOL
[JOBSINCE = 1], OR IN PAST 2 YEARS [JOBPAST2 = 1] ASK H3a.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE H7a.
NLTS L7b
H3a.
[IF EMPLOYED NOW [JOBNOW = 1] ASK: How many different paid jobs does [YOUTH]
have now?]
[IF EMPLOYED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL BUT NOT NOW [JOBSINCE = 1 AND JOBNOW
NE 1] ASK; Thinking about [YOUTH]’s most recent job since high school, how many
different paid jobs did [YOUTH] have at the same time?]
IF NOT EMPLOYED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL BUT EMPLOYED IN PAST 2 YEARS
[JOBSINCE NE 1 AND JOBPAST2 = 1], ASK: Thinking about [YOUTH]’s most recent
job, how many different paid jobs did [YOUTH] have at the same time?
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NOTE: PUT IN AN ERROR CHECK IF SOMEONE SAYS YES TO JOBNOW AND THEN
SAYS 0 TO HOW MANY DIFFERENT JOBS HE/SHE HAS NOW. OR YES TO N1A OR
N1B AND SAYS 0 TO HOW MANY DIFFERENT JOBS HE/SHE HAD THEN
CHECKPOINT: IF H3a = 1 [HAS/HAD ONE JOB] GO TO H4a. ELSE ASK H3b.
NLTS L7c
H3b.
Thinking about all the jobs [YOUTH] [IF JOBNOW = 1 has now][ IF JOBNOW NE 1 had
then] about how many hours a week [IF JOBNOW = 1 does][ IF JOBNOW NE 1 did]
[YOUTH] usually work?
GO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE H4a
ASK H3c
HOURS
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS L7d
H3c.
Taking all of [YOUTH]’S jobs together, [IF JOBNOW = 1 does][ IF JOBNOW NE 1 did]
[he/she] usually work full time or part time? IF ASKED, FULL TIME IS 35 HOURS OR
MORE PER WEEK.
FULL TIME
PART TIME
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ONE CURRENT OR MOST RECENT JOB
CHECKPOINT 1: ADD TEXT AS FOLLOWS
IF YOUTH HAS/HAD MORE THAN ONE JOB [H3a > 1] AND:
IF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED [JOBNOW = 1] ADD: My next questions are about the job
where [YOUTH] spends the most time;
IF CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED BUT EMPLOYED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL [JOBNOW
NE 1 AND JOBSINCE = 1] ADD: My next questions are about [YOUTH]’s most recent job
since high school where [he/she] spent the most time.
NOT EMPLOYED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL BUT EMPLOYED IN PAST 2 YEARS
[JOBSINCE NE 1 AND JOBPAST2 = 1] ADD: My next questions are about [YOUTH]’S
most recent job where [he/she] spent the most time.”
IF YOUTH HAD ONE JOB [H3a = 1] AND
IF CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED BUT EMPLOYED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL [JOBNOW
NE 1 AND JOBSINCE = 1] ADD: My next questions are about [YOUTH]’s most recent job
since high school.
NOT EMPLOYED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL BUT EMPLOYED IN PAST 2 YEARS
[JOBSINCE NE 1 AND JOBPAST2 = 1] ADD: My next questions are about [YOUTH]’S
most recent job.”
CHECKPOINT 2: READ ITEMS IN THE EMPLOYMENT SECTION AS FOLLOWS:
FOR YOUTH WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED [JOBNOW = 1], READ THE TEXT
IN BRACKETS PRECEEDED WITH "CURR:"
FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED RECENTLY BUT ARE CURRENTLY
UNEMPLOYED [JOBPAST2 = 1 AND JOBNOW NE 1], READ THE TEXT IN BRACKETS
PRECEEDED WITH "RECJB:"
NLTS L8a1
H4a. What [CURR: is] [RECJB: was] [YOUTH]’s job title (SPECIFY)?
L8a2
H4b. Briefly tell me about [YOUTH]’s main job duties at that job: (SPECIFY, LIMIT TO 200
CHARACTERS)
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L8a3
H4c.
DO NOT READ CATEGORIES, CODE FROM RESPONSE IN H4a AND H4b. IF MORE
THAN ONE JOB, CODE JOB WHERE YOUTH SPENDS THE MOST TIME. RECORD
ONLY ONE CODE. IF TYPE OF WORK IS UNCLEAR, CODE AS 600 [OTHER].
AGRICULTURAL WORKERS
ANIMAL CARE AND SERVICE WORKERS
BUILDING CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL WORKERS
CLERICAL: CUSTOMER SERVICE, INFORMATION, AND RECORD CLERKS
COMPUTER SPECIALISTS
CONSTRUCTION: TRADES WORKERS
CONSTRUCTION: TRADES HELPERS
EDUCATION: TEACHERS (PRESCHOOL, PRIMARY, SECONDARY, AND SPECIAL
EDUCATION)
EDUCATION: SUPPORT (TEACHER ASSISTANTS)
ENTERTAINMENT: ENTERTAINERS AND PERFORMERS, AND SPORTS
ENTERTAINMENT: ATTENDANTS
FOOD: CHEFS, HEAD COOKS, AND SUPERVISORS
FOOD: COOKS AND FOOD PREPARATION WORKERS
FOOD: FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVING WORKERS
FOOD: FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING ASSISTANTS
GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKERS
HEALTH: DIAGNOSING AND TREATING PRACTITIONERS
HEALTH: TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS
HEALTH: AIDES, ORDERLIES, AND ATTENDANTS
MATERIAL MOVING WORKERS
MILITARY SPECIFIC OCCUPATIONS
OFFICE: SECRETARIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS
OFFICE: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT WORKERS
PERSONAL CARE AND SERVICE WORKERS
PRODUCTION OCCUPATIONS
PROTECTIVE SERVICE WORKERS (SECURITY GUARDS)
SALES: RETAIL SALES WORKERS
SALES: RELATED WORKERS (OTHER THAN RETAIL)
TRANSPORTATION: VEHICLE AND MOBILE EQUIPMENT MECHANICS,
INSTALLERS, AND REPAIRERS
TRANSPORTATION: MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS
TRANSPORTATION: ATTENDANTS
OTHER
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Note to programmer: After TI selects an option above, bring up the screen below, listing the
subcategories relevant to the Major Category above:
TI: DO NOT READ. THIS SCREEN LISTS EXAMPLES OF JOBS IN THE CATEGORY YOU HAVE
SELECTED. IF THE RESPONDENT’S JOB DOES NOT FIT THIS CATEGORY, TYPE “NO” AND
SELECT ANOTHER CATEGORY OR SELECT “OTHER”
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NLTS L8b
CHECKPOINT: IF A5c = 1 and H1=1, ASK H4d. ELSE ASK H4e.
H4d.
About how many hours a week [CURR: does] [RECJB: did] [YOUTH] usually work at
[CURR: this] [RECJB: that] job where you [CURR: spend] [RECJB: spent] the most
time? IF RESPONDENT SAYS HOURS VARY, ASK FOR HOURS IN A TYPICAL
WEEK. IF RESPONDENT CAN’T ANSWER IN GENERAL, ASK FOR HOURS IN THE
MOST RECENT WEEK HE/SHE WORKED AT THIS JOB.
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE H4f
ASK H4e
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DON’T KNOW
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NLTS L8c
H4e.
[CURR: Does] [RECJB: Did] [YOUTH] usually work full time or part time? IF ASKED,
FULL TIME IS 35 HOURS OR MORE PER WEEK.
GO TO H4g
FULL TIME
PART TIME
DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT: IF H4d < 35 OR H4e = 2 (PART TIME), ASK H4f. ELSE, GO TO H4g.
NLTS L8d
H4f.
[CURR: Is [YOUTH] working] [RECJB: Did [YOUTH] work] part time because [he/she]
[CURR:wants] [RECJB: wanted] to, or would [he/she] rather [CURR: work] [RECJB:
have worked] full time?
WANTS TO WORK PART TIME
RATHER WORK FULL TIME
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS L8e
H4g.
About how long [CURR: has [YOUTH] had] [RECJB: did [YOUTH] have] this job?
_____________
NUMBER OF
DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS L8f1
CHECKPOINT: IF A5c = 1 and H1=1, ASK H4h. ELSE ASK Checkpoint before H4j.
H4h.
[RECJB: ADD: When [YOUTH] left this job,] About how much [CURR: is] [RECJB: was]]
[YOUTH] paid at this job? PROBE IF IN DOUBT: Is that per hour? IF ASKED, WE
WANT PAY BEFORE TAXES OR DEDUCTIONS.
ENTER NUMBER AND/OR CODE ONE.
PROBE FOR LESS THAN MINIMUM WAGE OR MORE THAN $20/HOUR: You told me
[AMOUNT] per hour. Is that correct?
$_________
PAY PER:
HOUR
WEEK
MONTH
YEAR
MINIMUM WAGE
DON’T KNOW
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{allow 99 per hour}
{allow 999 per week}
{allow 9999 per month}
{allow 99,999 per year}
CHECKPOINT: IF WORKED 6 MONTHS OR MORE [H4g >= 6 MOS.] ASK H4j. ELSE GO
TO H4k.
L8g
H4j.
At [CURR: this] [RECJB: that] job …. READ EACH ITEM. CODE ONE RESPONSE
FOR EACH ITEM.
a.
[CURR: Is] [RECJB: Was] [YOUTH] paid more than
when [he/she] [CURR: started the job] [RECJB: left the
job than when [he/she] started it]?
[CURR: Has [YOUTH] been] [RECJB: Was [YOUTH]]
promoted or taken on more responsibility [CURR: since]
[RECJB: after] [he/she] started the job?
b.
YES
1
NO
2
DK
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NLTS L8h
H4k.
As part of this job, [CURR: does] [RECJB: did] [YOUTH] get … READ LIST. CODE
ONE CATEGORY PER ITEM.
a.
b.
c.
Paid vacation or sick leave?
Health insurance?
Retirement benefits, like a 401k?
YES
1
1
1
NO
2
2
2
DK
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CHECKPOINT: YOUTH’S DISTRICT-REPORTED DISABILITY ON SAMPLE FILE IS
ANYTHING OTHER THAN LD OR SPEECH IMPAIRMENT AND B1a [FROM ANY WAVE] IS
ANYTHING OTHER THAN LD AND/OR SPEECH IMPAIRMENT [13 OR 16] ONLY
[CONFIRMED A DISABILITY OTHER THAN LD OR SPEECH] THEN ASK H4l.
IF PARENT ASSERTS NO DISABILITY [B1a [FROM ANY WAVE], GO TO H4t.
ELSE GO TO H4m.
L8i
H4l.
At [YOUTH]’s job, [CURR: do] [RECJB: did] most of the other workers have disabilities?
GO TO H4o
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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L8j1
H4m. Did [YOUTH] tell [his/her] employer that [he/she] had a disability … READ
CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
Before [YOUTH] got [his/her] job
After [YOUTH] started the job, or
Has [YOUTH] not told them at all?
DON’T KNOW
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L8k
H4o.
[CURR: Has [YOUTH] received] [RECJB: Did [YOUTH] receive] any accommodations or
other help from [his/her] employer because [he/she] had any kind of learning problem,
disability, or other special need?
GO TO H4q
ASK H4p
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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L8l
H4p.
[CURR: Has [YOUTH] applied] [RECJB: Did [YOUTH] apply] for any accommodations,
or other help from [his/her] employer?
GO TO H5a
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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L8m
H4q.
What accommodations or other help [CURR: has [YOUTH] received] [RECJB: did
[YOUTH] receive]? DO NOT READ CATEGORIES.
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NONE
MATERIALS/TECHNOLOGY ADAPTATIONS
LARGE PRINT OR BRAILLE MATERIALS OR LARGE PRINT COMPUTER
WRITTEN MATERIALS ON TAPE
COMPUTER HARDWARE ADAPTED FOR YOUTH’S NEEDS (E.G.,
ALTERNATIVE KEYBOARD, SWITCH INTERFACE, SPEECH RECOGNITION
SOFTWARE, COMPUTER PERIPHERALS)
HEADSETS TO ALLOW HANDSFREE PHONE USE OR TO MAGNIFY SOUND
DIFFERENT EQUIPMENT (OTHER THAN COMPUTER) OR CHANGES TO
EQUIPMENT USED ON THE JOB
TTY OR TTD AVAILABLE
ALTERED WORK STATION
HUMAN AIDES
A READER OR INTERPRETER
JOB COACH—HELPS MONITOR PROGRESS, OFFERS ADVICE TO IMPROVE
PERFORMANCE
A PERSONAL AIDE OR ASSISTANT TO HELP ON THE JOB
ACCOMMODATIONS IN ASSIGNMENT OR SUPERVISION
MORE TRAINING, TRAINING TAILORED TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
MORE OR DIFFERENT SUPERVISION OR MENTORING
DIFFERENT EXPECTATIONS FOR PRODUCTIVITY OR PERFORMANCE
INSTRUCTIONS ARE MODIFIED IN FORM OR IN THE WAY THEY ARE
COMMUNICATED (E.G., PICTORIAL INSTRUCTIONS, VERBAL
INSTRUCTIONS INSTEAD OF/IN ADDITION TO WRITTEN)
SCHEDULING ACCOMMODATIONS
FLEXIBLE TIMES FOR ARRIVING AT AND LEAVING WORK
SLOWER PACE FOR GETTING THE JOB DONE
MORE BREAKS, LONGER BREAKS
MORE PAID SICK LEAVE OR PAID TIME OFF FOR MEDICAL NEEDS,
THERAPY APPOINTMENTS, ETC.
PHYSICAL ADAPTATIONS
REARRANGED EQUIPMENT OR FURNITURE TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY
MADE CHANGES TO THE BUILDING (E.G., WIDENED DOORS, MADE
RESTROOMS ACCESSIBLE)
OTHER SUPPORTS
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE (E.G., TO GET BETWEEN BUILDINGS AT
THE WORK SITE)
PARKING ACCOMMODATIONS
EMERGENCY PLAN ACCOUNTS FOR DISABLED WORKER (E.G.,
EVACUATION PLAN)
OTHER. SPECIFY:_________________________________________________
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
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24
-1
-2
10
NLTS2 W5 PARENT CONT H 4-30-08
CHECKPOINT: ALL DISABILITIES
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 3: [CURR: Have there been] [RECJB: Were there] any
accommodations in the training or supervision for [YOUTH] or in [his/her] work assignments?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 4: [CURR: Have there been ] [RECJB: Were there] any
accommodations in [YOUTH]’S work schedule, like getting to arrive or leave work at flexible
times, or getting more time to get [his/her] work done?
CHECKPOINT 1: IF ANY DISABILITY FROM SAMPLE FILE OR B1A FROM ANY WAVE IS
ORTHOPEDIC, (B1a = 05, 15, or 17), OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRED (OHI) (B1a=12).
MULTIPLE (B1a = 42), VISUAL (B1a = 04 or 19), OR DEAF/BLIND (B1a = 07), PROBE:
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 2: [CURR: Has there been] [RECJB: Was there]
any person assigned to help [YOUTH], like a person who [CURR: helps] [RECJB:
helped] [him/her] get around [his/her] work site or [CURR: reads] [RECJB: read]
[reads/read] materials to [him/her]?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 1: [CURR: Have there been] [RECJB: Were there]
any adaptations to the equipment [YOUTH] [CURR: uses] [RECJB: used], like giving you
a special workstation or different computers or other equipment, because of [his/her]
disability?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 5: [CURR: Have there been] [RECJB: Were there]
any adaptations to [YOUTH]’s workplace, like rearranging furniture to changing
doorways or restrooms because of [his/her] disability?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 6: [CURR Have [YOUTH] had:] [RECJB: Did
[YOUTH] have] any services or supports to help [him/her] get around at work, like help
with transportation or parking?
CHECKPOINT 2: IF DISABILITY FROM SAMPLE FILE IS HEARING IMPAIRED OR B1A
(FROM ANY WAVE) IS 06, 07 OR 11, PROBE:
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 2. [CURR: Has there been] [RECJB: Was there]
any person assigned to help [YOUTH], like a sign language interpreter?
11
NLTS2 W5 PARENT CONT H 4-30-08
NLTS L9a
H5a.
About how long did [YOUTH] look for a job before [he/she] found [CURR: the one
[he/she has now] [RECJB: [his/her] last job]?
_____________
NUMBER OF
DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS
DIDN’T REALLY LOOK
FOR THE JOB
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
4
5
-1
-2
{allow 9 years}
{allow 108 months}
{allow 468 weeks}
{allow 3,285 days}
NLTS L9b
H5b.
Did [YOUTH] find this job [himself/herself], or did [he/she] have help—like from a
temporary agency or someone [he/she] knows?
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE H6a
ASK H5c
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE
H6a
FOUND HIM/HERSELF
HAD HELP
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
NLTS L9c
H5c.
Who helped [YOUTH]? Was it… READ CATEGORIES. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
ASK H5d
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE H6a
DON’T READ. GO TO
CHECKPOINT BEFORE
H6a
Someone in an employment agency
or other program,
A teacher or someone at school,
A family member,
A friend or someone else [he/she]
knows?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
4
-1
-2
NLTS
H5d.
[CURR: Has] [RECJB: Did] someone from the agency or program [CURR: stayed]
[RECJB: stay] in touch with [YOUTH] to check on how [he/she] [CURR: is] [RECJB: was]
doing on the job?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
12
NLTS2 W5 PARENT CONT H 4-30-08
PREVIOUS POST- HIGH -SCHOOL JOB FOR THOSE CURRENTLY WORKING
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH IS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED [JOBNOW = 1] AND HAD MORE
THAN ONE JOB SINCE HIGH SCHOOL [H2a > 1] THEN ASK H6a.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE H7a.
NLTS L10a
H6a.
Did [YOUTH] have a paid job since high school before the one [he/she] has now? IF
THE YOUTH HAD MORE THAN ONE PAID JOB AT THE SAME TIME BEFORE THE
CURRENT JOB, WE WANT THE JOB AT WHICH HE/SHE SPENT THE MOST TIME.
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE H7a
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
L10b
H6b.
In the job [YOUTH] had before, did [he/she] usually work more hours a week than the
job [he/she] has now, about the same number of hours a week as now, or fewer hours a
week than the job [he/she] has now?
RECODE H6a TO NO [2]
AND SKIP TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE H7a
MORE HOURS THAN NOW
SAME HOURS AS NOW
FEWER HOURS THAN NOW
STILL HAS JOB THAT
STARTED BEFORE
CURRENT JOB
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
3
2
1
4
-1
-2
L10c
H6c.
When [YOUTH] left that job was [his/her] pay …READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE
RESPONSE.
DON’T READ
More,
Less, or
About the same as [he/she]
gets paid now?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
-1
-2
NLTS L10d
H6d.
a.
b.
c.
As part of that job, did [YOUTH] get … READ LIST. CODE ONE CATEGORY PER
ITEM.
Paid vacation or sick leave?
Health insurance?
Retirement benefits, like a 401k?
YES
1
1
1
NO
2
2
2
DK
-1
-1
-1
REF
-2
-2
-2
13
NLTS2 W5 PARENT CONT H 4-30-08
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH ASSERTS A DISABILITY [L19 = 1] AND YOUTH’S DISTRICTREPORTED DISABILITY ON SAMPLE FILE IS ANYTHING OTHER THAN LD OR SPEECH
IMPAIRMENT AND B1a [FROM ANY WAVE] IS ANYTHING OTHER THAN 13 OR 16 ONLY
[CONFIRMED A DISABILITY OTHER THAN LD OR SPEECH],THEN ASK H6e
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE H7a.
L10e
H6e.
At that job, did most of the other workers have disabilities?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
TERMINATION OF PREVIOUS POST HIGH SCHOOL JOB FOR THOSE CURRENTLY
WORKING OR MOST RECENT JOB FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED
CHECKPOINT: IF EMPLOYED YOUTH HAD A JOB BEFORE HIS/HER CURRENT JOB [H6a
= 1] OR IS UNEMPLOYED BUT HAD RECENT JOB [JOBNOW NE 1] THEN ASK H7a.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE H8a.
NLTS L10f
H7a.
When [YOUTH] left that job…READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE
ASK H7b
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE H8a
DON’T READ
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE H8a
Did [he/she] quit,
Was [he/she] fired,
Was [he/she] laid off, or
Was it a temporary job that ended?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
4
-1
-2
14
NLTS2 W5 PARENT CONT H 4-30-08
NLTS L10g
H7b.
What was the main reason [YOUTH] quit? CODE ONE CODE.
FOUND A BETTER JOB
WANTED TO LOOK FOR A BETTER JOB
WANTED TO START OWN BUSINESS/WORK FOR SELF
DIDN’T LIKE THE HOURS OR KIND OF WORK OR WORKING
CONDITIONS
WAGES TOO LOW
DIDN’T GET ALONG WITH COWORKERS OR BOSS
WENT BACK TO SCHOOL
JOB INTERFERED WITH SCHOOL
ILLNESS OR DISABILITY INTERFERED WITH JOB
EMPLOYER WOULDN’T PROVIDE ACCOMMODATIONS NEEDED TO
SUCCEED AT THE JOB.
PARENTS DIDN’T WANT YOUTH TO WORK
FAMILY REASONS (E.G., PREGNANCY, HAD TO CARE FOR FAMILY
MEMBER)
MOVED
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS, TOO HARD TO GET TO THE JOB
CAN MAKE MORE MONEY ON DISABILITY
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
-1
-2
15
NLTS2 W5 PARENT CONT H 4-30-08
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH IS UNEMPLOYED NOW [N1c NE 1] THEN ASK H8a. ELSE GO
TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE H9a.
ALL UNEMPLOYED YOUTH—JOB SEARCH ACTIVITIES
NLTS L13a
H8a.
Is [YOUTH] looking for a paid job now?
ASK H8b
GO TO H8d
GO TO H8c
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
NLTS L13b
H8b.
About how long has [YOUTH] been looking for work?
_____________
NUMBER OF
DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
4
-1
-2
{allow 9 years}
{allow 108 months}
{allow 468 weeks}
{allow 3,285 days}
16
NLTS2 W5 PARENT CONT H 4-30-08
NLTS L13c
H8c.
What has [YOUTH] done in the past month to find a job? CODE ALL THAT APPLY
GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE
H9a
NOTHING IN THE PAST MONTH
CHECKED WITH A STATE OR PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
CHECKED WITH A MILITARY RECRUITER
CHECKED WITH AN EMPLOYER DIRECTLY
CHECKED WITH FAMILY MEMBER
CHECKED WITH FRIENDS OR ACQUAINTANCES
PLACE OR ANSWERED ADS
LOOKED IN THE NEWSPAPER
CHECKED ON THE WEB OR COMPUTER JOB LISTINGS
USED A SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
APPLIED FOR JOBS
OTHER. SPECIFY:_________________________________
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
-1
-2
NLTS L13d
H8d.
Why has [YOUTH] decided not to look for work? CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
YOUTH DIDN’T WANT TO LOOK/IT WAS TOO HARD TO LOOK
YOUTH IS HOMEMAKER, RAISING A FAMILY/WORKING IN THE HOME
GOING TO SCHOOL/IN A TRAINING PROGRAM
DOESN’T WANT TO WORK/DOESN’T NEED THE MONEY
DOESN’T KNOW HOW TO FIND A JOB
AVAILABLE JOBS AREN’T WORTH HAVING/DON’T INTEREST YOU
TRIED TO GET A JOB AND COUNDLN’T/NO ONE WILL HIRE YOUTH
AREN’T ANY JOBS AVAILABLE
PARENTS DON’T WANT YOUTH TO WORK
JOBS TOO HARD TO GET TO/TRANSPORATION PROBLEMS
WOULD LOSE SSI/DISABILITY/UNEMPLOYMENT OR OTHER BENEFITS
HAS A JOB THAT HASN’T STARTED YET/IS WAITING TO HEAR ABOUT A
JOB/PROGRAM FOR WHICH HE/SHE HAS APPLIED
OTHER. SPECIFY: _____________________________________________
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
-1
-2
13
CHECKPOINT 1: IF EMPLOYED IN THE PAST 2 YEARS OR SINCE HIGH SCHOOL
[JOBSINCE OR JOBPAST2 = 1] GO TO CHECKPOINT 2. ELSE GO TO SECTION I.
CHECKPOINT 2: IF HAS NOT REPORTED BEING FIRED FROM A JOB SINCE HIGH
SCHOOL [H7a NE 2] THEN ASK H9a. ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE H9c.
17
NLTS2 W5 PARENT CONT H 4-30-08
WORKED AT ALL IN PAST 2 YEARS OR SINCE HIGH SCHOOL,
NOT FIRED FROM JOBS DESCRIBED
H9a.
Has [YOUTH] ever been fired from a job?
CONTINUE WITH CHECKPOINT
BEFORE H9b
GO TO SECTION I
YES
1
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
2
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH EMPLOYED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL [JOBSINCE = 1] ASK H9b.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE H9c.
L14a2
H9b. Has [YOUTH] been fired from a job any time since high school?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH HAS BEEN OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL FOR MORE THAN 2 YEARS
[A2d > 2] AND HAD A JOB IN PAST 2 YEARS [JOBPAST2 = 1] ASK H9c. ELSE GO TO
SECTION I.
L14a1
H9c.
Has [YOUTH] been fired from a job anytime in the past 2 years?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
18
NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT CONT IJ 4-30-08
I. YOUTH HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH LIVES AT HOME (A6a = 1, 2, 3, OR 4) GO TO I2. ELSE ASK I1.
My next questions are about YOUTH’s household.
M1
I1.
Does YOUTH have a partner or spouse living with [him/her] now?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
M2
I2.
Is YOUTH ... READ CATEGORIES.
DO NOT READ
Engaged;
Single, never married,
Married, or
In a marriage-like relationship?
DIVORCED
SEPARATED
WIDOWED
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF I1 = 1 Ask I3. ELSE GO TO I4a1.
M3
I3.
Does [his/her] spouse or partner now have a paid job?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
1
NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT CONT IJ 4-30-08
M4a1
I4a1. Has YOUTH ever [[IF W1Gender or A1 = 2 or missing (blank, -1, -2)] IF
FEMALE/UNKNOWN: had] [IF A1 or W1Gender = 1] IF MALE: fathered] any children?
ASK I4a2
GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE I7a
Yes
No
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
M4a2
I4a2. Has YOUTH [[IF W1Gender or A1 = 2 or missing (blank, -1, -2)] IF FEMALE/UNKNOWN:
had] [IF A1 or W1Gender = 1] IF MALE: fathered] any children in the last 2 years?
GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE I7a
Yes
No
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
M5
I5.
How many children has [he/she] [[IF W1Gender or A1 = 2 or missing (blank, -1, -2)] IF
FEMALE/UNKNOWN: had] [IF A1 or W1Gender = 1] IF MALE: fathered] in the last 2
years?
1
2
3 or more
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
-1
-2
M6
I6.
[IF M5 = 1: Does this child] [IF M5 > 1: Do any of these children] have a disability,
developmental delay, or other special need?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH DOES NOT LIVE WITH PARENTS/ GUARDIANS [A1c NE 1, 2, 3
or 4] AND YOUTH HAS A CHILD (I4a1 = 1), ASK I7a.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE I7c.
2
NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT CONT IJ 4-30-08
NEILS, NSAF M7a
I7a.
My next questions are about government benefits [YOUTH] may have received. Has
[he/she] received money from TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) or the
state welfare program anytime in the past 2 years?
ASK I7b1
GO TO I7b2
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
NEILS, ECLSK similar M7b1
I7b1. Does [he/she] now receive money from TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families)
or the state welfare program?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
M7b2
I7b2. Did [he/she] receive food and information on healthy food and health care from the WIC
program (The Special Supplement Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children)
anytime in the past 2 years?
ASK I7b3
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE I7c
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
M7b3
I7b3. Does [he/she] receive food and information on healthy food and health care from the WIC
program (The Special Supplement Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children)
now?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF A1c = 5, 6, 9, 16 OR 10 (YOUTH LIVES ALONE, WITH SPOUSE, OR IN
MILITARY, JOBS CORPS, OR IN GROUP HOME) ASK I7c.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE I8a.
3
NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT CONT IJ 4-30-08
NEILS, NSAF M7c
I7c.
Has [he/she] received Food Stamps anytime in the past 2 years?
ASK I7d
GO TO I8b
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
NEILS, similar NSAF M7d
I7d.
Does [he/she] receive Food Stamps now?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
NEILS, NSAF M8b
I8b.
Is this private health insurance that [he/she] or a family member buys or gets as a
benefit at a job?
GO TO I8d
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
ASK I8c
1
2
-1
-2
M8c
I8c.
Is [he/she] covered by government health insurance, such as __________
(FILL IN STATE NAMES FOR MEDICAID AND OTHER LOW-INCOME INSURANCE
PROGRAMS)?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
M8f
I8d.
Does [his/her] health insurance cover … READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE
RESPONSE FOR EACH.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Dental care?
Vision care?
Prescription medicines?
Mental health care?
YES
1
1
1
1
NO
2
2
2
2
DON’T
KNOW
-1
-1
-1
-1
REFUSED
-2
-2
-2
-2
4
NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT CONT IJ 4-30-08
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH IS MARRIED (I2 = 3) AND LIVES WITH SPOUSE (A1c = 6) GO TO
I9b. ELSE, ASK I9a.
Logic
If youth is not married and is not living with a spouse then ask M9a. Else go to M9b.
Condition
If (not (M2 = 3 and A6a = 6))
NEILS, NHIS similar M9a
I9a.
Studies like these often group people according to income. Please tell me which group
best describes YOUTH’s total income in the last tax year, including salaries or other
earnings, money from public assistance, retirement, and so on, before taxes. Was
[his/her] income in the past year ... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
GO TO I9c
GO TO I9d
DON’T READ, GO TO I10
$25,000 or less, or
More than $25,000?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
M9b
I9b.
In studies like these, households are sometimes grouped according to income. Please
tell me which group best describes the total income of YOUTH and [his/her] spouse in the
last tax year, including salaries or other earnings, money from public assistance,
retirement, and so on, before taxes. Was their household income in the past year ...
ASK I9c
GO TO I9d
DON’T READ, GO TO I10
$25,000 or less, or
More than $25,000?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
M9c
I9c.
Was it... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE CATEGORY.
GO TO I10
DON’T READ
$5,000 or less,
$5,001 to $10,000,
$10,001 to $15,000,
$15,001 to $20,000, or
$20,001 to $25,000?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
4
5
-1
-2
M9d
I9d.
Was it ... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE CATEGORY.
ASK I9e
GO TO I9f
DON’T READ, GO TO I10
$50,000 or less, or
More than $50,000?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
5
NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT CONT IJ 4-30-08
M9e
I9e.
Was it... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE CATEGORY.
GO TO
SECTION J
DON’T READ
$25,001 to $30,000,
1
$30,001 to $35,000,
$35,001 to $40,000,
$40,001 to $45,000, or
$45,001 to $50,000?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
2
3
4
5
-1
-2
M9f
I9f
Was it ... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE CATEGORY.
DON’T READ
$50,001 to $55,000,
$55,001 to $60,000,
$60,001 to $65,000,
$65,001 to $70,000,
$70,001 to $75,000, or
Over $75,000?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
4
5
6
-1
-2
6
NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT CONT IJ 4-30-08
J. CLOSING
CHECKPOINT: IF PARENT DID ANSWER TRACING ITEMS (E5a THROUGH E7) ASK J1a.
ELSE GO TO END.
N1a
J1a.
We have just a few more contacting questions. First, may I please have your full name
and address?
Collect info, then J1b
GO TO J1c
YES
NO, DK, REF
1
2
RESPONDENT NAME (J1a_first), J1a_last)
RESPONDENT ADDRESS (J1a_addr1, J1a_addr2, J1a_city, J1a_state, J1a_zip)
N1b
J1b.
Is this the same name and address that we should use to mail you the $20 thank you
check?
GO TO J1d
ASK J1c
GO TO J1d
YES
NO
RESPONDENT
DECLINES INCENTIVE
1
2
3
N1c
J1c.
Can you please give me the name and address we should use to mail the $20 thank you
check?
Collect info, then J1d
ASK J1d
YES
NO
RESPONDENT
DECLINES INCENTIVE
1
2
3
NAME (J1c_first, J1c_last)
ADDRESS (J1c_addr1, J1c_addr2, J1c_city, J1c_state, J1c_zip)
N1d
J1d.
What is your e-mail address? ENTER E-MAIL ADDRESS OR CODE.
_________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
-1
-2
1
NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT CONT IJ 4-30-08
N1ephone
J1e.
Can I also please confirm your telephone number?
DISPLAY TEL. NUMBER FROM ROSTER LINE. ALLOW TI TO EDIT IF NEEDED OR KEY “1”
TO MOVE ON.
N1eConfph
J1f.
“CONFIRMED TELEPHONE NUMBER”: telephone
If preload phone number is confirmed, then store the SRIResp_ID and rol_AddedPreloaded in
J1eSRI_ID and J1e_rol, respectively.
J1g.
May we contact you in the future if we need more information about any of your answers?
ASK J3a
GO TO END
YES
NO
1
2
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
-1
-2
N3
J3a.
Could you please tell me the name of someone who is likely to know where you are if you
move? RECORD NAME OR INDICATE REFUSAL: What is their address? RECORD
ADDRESS. What is their phone number? RECORD PHONE NUMBER. What is their email address? RECORD E-MAIL ADDRESS.
GO TO END
NO
DK
REFUSED
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Name:
(J3loc_first, J3loc_last)
Address: (J3loc_addr1, J3loc_addr2, J3loc_city, J3loc_state, J3loc_zip)
______________________________________________________________________
DON’T KNOW
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Phone: (J3loc_phone)
___________________________________________
DON’T KNOW
NOT APPLICABLE, NO PHONE
-1
0
E-MAIL: (J3loc_email)
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NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT CONT IJ 4-30-08
DON’T KNOW
NOT APPLICABLE, NO E-MAIL
J3b.
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0
What is this person’s relationship to [YOUTH]?
MOTHER
ADOPTIVE MOTHER
STEPMOTHER
FOSTER MOTHER
LEGAL GUARDIAN
SISTER/STEPSISTER
AUNT
GRANDMOTHER
FATHER
ADOPTIVE FATHER
STEPFATHER
FOSTER FATHER
LEGAL GUARDIAN
BROTHER/STEPBROTHER
UNCLE
GRANDFATHER
COUSIN
FAMILY FRIEND/NEIGHBOR
SPOUSE OR FINANCÉ
BOYFRIEND/GIRLFRIEND
OTHER (SPECIFY)
_____________________________
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END: That’s all my questions. You should expect to receive your check in about 4 weeks.
Thank you so much for your help in answering these questions and participating in our final
round of interviews. We greatly appreciate the time you have given over the years. Please
check the study’s website, www.nlts2.org for all of the current and future reports for this study.
Again, thank you so much.
Note: Once we decide to do Parent after Youth interviews, for all Youth who have not
completed an interview by a certain date, we are going to have to disable the text about
receiving the check.
END OF SECTION FOR PRINTER PURPOSES
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| File Type | application/pdf |
| File Title | Microsoft Word - NLTS2 W5 PARENT CONT F 4-30-08.doc |
| Author | mcollins |
| File Modified | 2008-05-20 |
| File Created | 2008-05-16 |