Participate in the revision of the Classification of Instructional Programs!

Introduction

Statistics Canada invites data producers and data users, representatives of educational institutions or ministries of education, educational experts and user groups to submit proposals for the revision to the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP).

Objective

The proposals have two objectives:

• collect input from users as an integral part of the CIP revision process
• ensure users' needs continue to be met.

Background

The Classification of Instructional Programs was developed in 1980 by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in the United States. Statistics Canada adopted this classification system using Canadian content and shares it with the United States.

Every 10 years, Statistics Canada and the NCES work jointly on the revision of the CIP. This collaboration maintains comparability between Canadian and American educational data and facilitates a common approach to future classification revisions.

Nature and content of proposals

Respondents are invited to provide their comments, feedback and suggestions on how to improve the CIP content. They must outline their rationale for proposed changes.

No restrictions have been placed on content. Respondents may propose non‑structural and structural changes.

Closing date

Respondents are invited to submit their proposals before June 18, 2018. Please note that other consultation periods will take place for the CIP revision.

Presentation

Proposals must contain the name, mailing address, email address and phone number of the respondent.

Proposals must be submitted by email to statcan.standards-normes.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.

Guidelines for submitting proposals

Respondents are encouraged to follow the guidelines below when developing their proposal.

Proposals should

• clearly identify the proposed addition, change or modification
• outline the rationale and include supporting information for the proposed addition, change or modification (e.g., the number of institutions offering a program proposed as an addition)
• be consistent with classification principles (e.g., mutual exclusivity, exhaustiveness and homogeneity within categories)
• be relevant, that is
  • present analytical interest
  • enhance the usefulness of data
  • base the proposal on appropriate statistical research or subject matter expertise.

CIP revision consultation guide

Please consider the questions below when preparing your input for the consultation on the revision of the CIP. Note that submissions do not need to cover every topic—you can submit your comments on your particular area(s) of concern only.

Submissions may be in either official language. Include your contact information in the event you need to be contacted for additional information or clarification.

CIP Canada 2016 can be viewed on Statistics Canada's website at Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2016.

Questions related to specific instructional programs (CIP categories with a six-digit code)

• Are there instructional programs for which you cannot find a satisfactory code? For each program you list, please identify one or more institutions where it is offered.
• Are there instructional programs currently being coded to an XX.9999 category that you would prefer to see in a more specific category? Why? (Perhaps you feel adequate numbers justify identifying it specifically. Perhaps it is of some analytical significance.) For each program you list, please identify one or more institutions where it is offered.
• Are there six-digit categories you find difficult to use because their descriptions are vague or unclear?
• Are there pairs of six-digit categories you find difficult to distinguish from each other? Are there boundaries that could be clarified?

Questions related to higher levels of aggregation in the CIP

The six-digit instructional program codes in the CIP are organized into subseries that are identified with four-digit codes (e.g., 12.05 Culinary arts and related services).

• Do you use codes at the four-digit level of aggregation?
• If so, how do you use them? For what purpose?
• Are there changes you would like to see in any of the groups at this level of aggregation?

The four-digit subseries are organized into series that are identified with two-digit codes (e.g., 12. Personal and culinary services).

• Do you use codes at the two-digit level of aggregation?
• If so, how do you use them? For what purpose?
• Are there changes you would like to see in any of the groups at this level of aggregation?

Please make your comments as specific as possible by identifying the changes you would like to see and why.

Costs associated with proposals

Canada will not reimburse respondents for expenses incurred in developing their proposal.

Treatment of proposals

Statistics Canada will review all proposals received. Canada reserves the right to use independent consultants or government employees, if deemed necessary, to assess proposals.

If deemed appropriate, a representative of Statistics Canada will contact respondents to ask additional questions or seek clarification on a particular aspect of their proposal. Please note that proposals will not necessarily result in changes to the CIP.

Official languages

Proposals may be written in either of Canada's official languages—English or French.

Confidentiality

Personal information collected during this consultation will be protected under the Privacy Act.

Thank You

We thank all respondents for their continued interest and participation in the various CIP engagement activities.

Enquiries

If you have any enquiries about this process, please send them to statcan.standards-normes.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.