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NATIONAL LONGITUDINAL TRANSITION STUDY - 2 (NLTS2)
YOUNG ADULT INTERVIEW CONTINUATION [PART 2B] INTERVIEW
WAVE 5
NOTE: This part will not be administered in Wave 1; the complete Wave 1 interview will be
conducted with parents. In Wave 2, this part will be conducted after Part 1 is administered to
parents, if parents indicate that the youth can answer by phone for him/herself. In Wave 3, if the
youth is under 18, the Parent Part 1 will be administered first, followed by this part. If the youth
is 18 or older, this part will be administered to youth who completed it in Wave 2, whether or not
the Parent Part 1 is completed beforehand. I.e., interviews are sequential (Parent Part 1 then
Youth Part 2b) in Wave 2 and for under 18-year-olds in Wave 3, but can occur in either order in
Waves 3 through 5 for youth who are at least 18 years old.
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
According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information
unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is
1850-0815. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 35 minutes per response,
including the time to review instructions, search existing data resources, gather the data needed, and complete and review
the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate(s) or suggestions for
improving this form, please write to: U.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20202-4700. If you have comments
or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this form, write directly to: David Malouf, U.S. Department
of Education, 555 New Jersey Ave. NW --Room 508H, Washington DC, 20208-5550.
NLTS2 W5 YOUNG ADULT INT 2b KL 4-30-08
K. INTRODUCTION
CHECKPOINT:
IF YOUTH PORTION IS CONTINUATION OF SAME PHONE CALL AS PARENT, GO TO K1b.
IF YOUTH PORTION IS A NEW CONTACT, ASK K1a.
[These initial items are covered in the CATI-CMS, not the Blaise program]
NLTS2 O1a
K1a. Hello, my name is _________________.
NLTS2 O1b
K1b. May I please speak with [NAME OF YOUTH}?
ASK K1c IF
CONTINUATION
OF SAME CALL.
ELSE GO TO K2a.
GO TO K3a.
YES, SUBJECT IS AVAILABLE
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SUBJECT(S) NOT AVAILABLE, BUT WILL BE
AVAILABLE AT ANOTHER TIME, SET APPOINTMENT
SUBJECT NO LONGER AVAILABLE
LANGUAGE BARRIER
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3
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NLTS2 O1c
K1c. Hello, my name is _________________.
NLTS2 O 2a
K2a. I’m calling as part of a national study being done by the U.S. Department of Education.
[IF YOUTH COMPLETED AN INTERVIEW IN PRIOR WAVES, ADD: You might remember us
from a few years ago when we talked to you about your experiences then. We are checking in
with you again to see how you are doing]. This study is about young peoples’ experiences
during and after high school. You were chosen to be in that study several years ago and we
have also talked with your parent or guardian in the past few years.
You may have also recently received a letter explaining that we'd be calling and that we
would like to offer you a check for $20 if you complete an interview with us as a token of
our appreciation for your participation in this study. As we have done in earlier rounds, we
are also going to try to contact your parent to complete a short interview about your
experiences too,
Your taking part in the study is completely voluntary, but if you agree, we would like to talk with
you. What you say will be kept private and won't be shared with your parent or guardian.
The questions are about what you have been doing in the way of work or school or other things
[IF IN HIGH SCHOOL IN PRECEDING WAVE: during and since high school], like how you
spend your time, how often you see friends, and a few question about things like fighting or
getting arrested, or smoking, or drinking. If you don’t want to answer a question, you can just
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say “skip that one.”
The questions should take 20 to 30 minutes. At the end of the interview,
I will collect information from you about where to mail the check.
As with any research study that stores information on computers, there is always a risk
that confidentiality may be breached; however, we want to assure you that we make
every effort we can to keep your information secure-- for example your name and contact
information are kept separate from the information that is collected during this study
As we mentioned in the letter we sent you, we will be combining the information you give
us today with the interviews we conducted with you (and your parents) in earlier rounds of
this study, so that we have a complete picture of your experiences over the years.
Can I begin asking you the questions?
ASK K3
TERMINATION SCRIPT
[IF YOUTH REFUSE
WE SHOULD
ATTEMPT TO
COMPLETE
INTERVIEW WITH
PARENT]
YES
WILL ANSWER, NOT NOW, SET APPOINTMENT
REFUSED
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NLTS2 O3
K3.
Good. I want to assure you that nothing you say will ever be reported individually about
you or your family. If you have any questions or concerns about the study, I can give you
a toll-free number to call.
PROVIDE IF ASKED: Respondent can call the study's toll-free number at 1-866-2697274 with questions about the study. If the participant has questions about his/her rights
as a study participant, he/she can also call RTI's Office of Research Protection toll-free at
1-866-214-2043.
I've just mentioned the kinds of questions I'll be asking you. Is this a good time for you to
talk and is this a good place for you to talk? Or would you like to go to a more private
room or phone where I could call you back?
YES:
(CONTINUE WITH YOUNG ADULT INTERVIEW)
NO:
I'd like to set a call-back for a time that is more convenient for you.
(TI: SUGGEST A TIME AND SET CALLBACK)
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K3a
K3a.
Do you have a phone number where I can call [YOUTH]?
GO TO K3b
YES RECORD NUMBER:
NO
2
PHONE NUMBER _________________________________________________
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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NLTS2 O3b
K3b. Do you have the address where [YOUTH] is living now?
YES RECORD ADDRESS
NO
2
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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TERMINATION SCRIPT: Thank you for your time.
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L. SOCIAL AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND HEALTH RELATED ITEMS
My first questions are about where you live and what you do in your spare time.
NLTS P1a.
L1a.
Where do you live now? Do you live with a parent, on your own, or where? DO NOT
READ CATEGORIES. CODE ALL THAT APPLY. IF ASKED, WE MEAN WHERE
YOUTH SPENDS AT LEAST 5 NIGHTS A WEEK MOST WEEKS. PROBE FOR: WHAT
TYPE OF PLACE IS THAT? OK TO READ CATEGORIES IF NEEDED.
WITH PARENT
ALONE
WITH SPOUSE OR ROOMMATE
IN FOSTER CARE
IN A RESIDENTIAL OR BOARDING SCHOOL OTHER THAN A
COLLEGE
WITH AN ADULT FAMILY MEMBER OTHER THAN A SPOUSE
OR PARENT
IN A COLLEGE DORM
IN MILITARY HOUSING IN BARRACKS
IN A GROUP HOME, ASSISTED LIVING CENTER, OR OTHER
SUPERVISED LIVING ARRANGEMENT
IN A HOSPITAL, MEDICAL FACILITY, CONVA-LESCENT
HOSPITAL, OR INSTITUTION FOR PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES
IN A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY
IN A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY/YOUTH DETENTION CENTER
TRANSIENT, HOMELESS, ON THE STREET, IN HIS/HER CAR
NON-FAMILY LEGAL GUARDIAN
JOB CORPS, JOB TRAINING PROGRAM, ON THE JOB
HOUSING
OTHER, SPECIFY_____________________________________
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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NLTS2 P1c
L1c.
Are you happy with this living arrangement, or would you like to change where you live
or who you live with? CODE ONE RESPONSE.
SATISFIED WITH ARRANGEMENT
WANT TO CHANGE
MIXED, DEPENDS, VARIES
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
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NLTS P3.
L3.
During the past few weeks, how have you spent most of your time when you weren’t
working or going to school? DON’T READ. CODE ALL THAT APPLY
VISITING OR PLAYING WITH FAMILY MEMBERS
VISITNG 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 THE COMPUTER
THINKING OR DAYDREAMING
WATCHING TELEVISION OR VIDEOS
LISTENING TO MUSIC
OUTDOOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITEIS SUCH AS PLAYING SPORTS,
JOGGING, SWIMMING, BIKING, SKATING/SKATEBOARDING
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 OR
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
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________________________________________
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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AHW1 P14.
L4.
a.
b.
c.
d.
During the past week, how many times did you do each of the following things? READ
FIRST CATEGORY. Would you say you did it not at all, 1 or 2 times, 3 or 4 times, or 5
or more times? READ REMAINING ITEMS AND RESPONSE CATEGORIES. CODE
ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH ITEM.
Do work around the house, such as cleaning,
cooking, laundry, yard work, or caring for a pet.
Do hobbies, such as collecting baseball cards,
playing a musical instrument, reading, or doing
arts and crafts.
Just hang out with friends.
Buy a few things at the store you need
NOT
AT ALL
1 OR 2
TIMES
3 OR 4
TIMES
5 OR
MORE
TIMES
DK
REF
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3
2
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AHW1, NLTS2 P5
L5.
About how many hours a week do you usually watch TV or videos? IF ASKED, THIS
ALSO INCLUDES DVDs. WE WANT TOTAL WATCHING TIME.
DOESN’T WATCH TV/VIDEOS
NUMBER: _________________
OF HOURS
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
0
-1
-2
{allow 70}
NHES93, SIMILAR NELS88 AND NHES96, NLTS2 P6
L6.
During the past 12 months, that is from (NAME CURRENT MONTH) 2008 until now,
have you taken part in any group activity, such as scouting, church or temple youth
group, or nonschool team sports like soccer or softball?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF L6 = 1, HAD GROUP ACTIVITY, ASK L7. ELSE GO TO L8.
NLTS2 P7b
L7.
Do any of the groups you belong to include only youth with special needs?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
-1
-2
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NLTS2 P8
L8.
During the past 12 months, have you done any volunteer or community service
activities? This could include community service that is part of a school class or other
group activity.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
1
2
8
NELS, NLTS2 P9
L9.
During the past 12 months, have you taken lessons or classes in things like art, music,
dance, a foreign language, religion, or computer skills?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
NLTS P10.
L10.
During the past 12 months, about how many days a week did you 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
REFUSED
0
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2
3
4
5
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-2
NLTS2 P11
L11.
During the past 12 months, have you been invited to friends’ social activities, like over to
their home or to a party?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
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-2
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NLTS2 P12
L12.
During the past 12 months, how often have friends called you 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, or
Several days a week.
Every day
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
3
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-2
NLTS2 P13b
L13.
How frequently do you use e-mail, instant messaging or take part in chat rooms. Would
you say …
READ CATEGORIES, CODE ONE RESPONSE.
DON’T
READ
Several times a day
Once a day
Several times a week,
Once a week, or
Less often than that?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
3
4
5
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF HAS DRIVER’S LICENSE FROM PREVIOUS WAVE GO TO L15,
ELSE L14.
NLTS P15.
L14.
Do you have a driver’s license or learners permit?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
-1
-2
NLTS P16.
L15.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Do you have … READ CATEGORIES; CODE ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH ITEM.
An allowance or have other money that you can decide how to
spend (IF ASKED, THIS COULD INCLUDE MONEY EARNED
FROM A JOB).
A savings account
A checking account where you write checks
A credit card or charge account in your own name
YES
NO
DK
REF
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2
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NHIS, AHW1 Q1
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L16.
My next questions are about your health. Would you say your general health is ...
READ CATEGORIES, CODE ONE RESPONSE.
DON’T READ
Excellent,
Very good,
Good,
Fair, or
Poor?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
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5
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AHW1 Q3
L17.
In the last month, how often did a health or emotional problem cause you to miss a
social or recreational activity? Would you say … READ CATEGORIES, CODE ONE
RESPONSE.
DON’T
READ
Never
Just a few times
About once a week
Almost every day, or
Every day?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
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4
5
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-2
CHECKPOINT:
IF YOUTH LIVES WITH PARENT OR GUARDIAN (L1a = 1, 4, OR 14) GO TO L19.
IF YOUTH DOES NOT LIVE WITH PARENT OR GUARDIAN (L1a NE 1, 4, OR 14) AND
PARENT INDICATED NO DISABILITY (B1a [from any wave] = 00 OR SAMPLE FILE SAYS NO
DISABILITY) GO TO L18b.
ELSE, ASK L18a.
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AHW1 Q5
L19.
Some people have a disability or special need that makes it hard for them to do some
things. Do you consider yourself to have any kind of disability or special need? CODE
ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
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-2
CHECKPOINT. IF L19=1, ASK L20a, ELSE GO TO L20a.
NHIS, SEELS Q4a
L20a. Are you now taking any prescription medicine for a condition or problem related to a
disability? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
-1
-2
SEELS Q4b
L20b. Are you taking any prescription medicine that controls your behavior or attention, or
changes your mood, such as Ritalin or an antidepressant? CODE ONE.
ASK L20c
GO TO Section
M
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
1
2
-1
REFUSED
-2
Q4d
L20c. Was the medicine prescribed to control … READ CATEGORIES, CODE ALL THAT
APPLY.
DON’T READ
Attention, behavior or activity level?
Emotions, such as depression or anxiety?
Mood?
Anything else?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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M. POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH HAD NOT GRADUATED OR TOOK A TEST AND RECEIVED A
CERTIFCATE IN AN EARLIER WAVE, ASK M1a.
ELSE, GO TO M1c1.
NLTS2 P2a
M1a.
My next questions are about high school. Have you been in high school or taken any
high school classes at all this school year, that is from September till now [after 8/15/09:
this past school year, that is from September 2008 till June 2009]?
ASK M1b
GO TO M1c2
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
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NLTS2 P2b
M1b.
Are you in high school or taking any high school classes now?
TI: IF NO, PROBE TO SEE IF YOUTH IS ON SUMMER BREAK. IF ON SUMMER BREAK,
CODE AS YES (TAKING CLASSES NOW).
GO TO Section N
ASK M1c2
GO TO Section N
YES [OR NO, ON
SUMMER BREAK]
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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M1c1. My next questions are about high school. Our records show that you left high school in
the [INSERT SCHOOL YEAR] school year. Is that correct?
GO TO M3a
Ask M1c2
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
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NLTS2 P2b2
M1c2. When did you leave high school?
PROBE IF NEEDED: Was it this school year (since September), last school year, or was it before
that? [after 8/15/07: Was it last school year (2007-2008), the previous school year (20062007), or was it before that?]
THIS SCHOOL YEAR (2008-2009)
LAST SCHOOL YEAR (2007-2008)
BEFORE THAT (EARLIER THAN 2006-2007
BUT SCHOOL YEAR NOT SPECIFIED)
2006-2007
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
NEVER IN SCHOOL
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH IS IN HIGH SCHOOL NOW [M21b = 1] GO TO SECTION N.
ELSE, IF YOUTH WAS OUT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL IN PREVIOUS WAVE AND HAD
GRADUATED OR TOOK A TEST AND RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE, GO TO M3a.
ELSE, IF YOUTH DROPPED OUT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL IN PREVIOUS WAVE
[W1_DROP = 1], GO TO M2a1.
ELSE, IF YOUTH IS NOT IN SECONDARY SCHOOL NOW [M1b NE 1], ASK M1d.
NLTS S1a
M1d.
Did you graduate from high school?
GO TO M2b
ASK M1e
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
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CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH HAD NOT GRADUATED OR TAKEN A TEST IN A PRIOR WAVE,
ASK M1e. ELSE GO TO M3a.
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NLTS2 S1b
M1e.
Did you drop out, did you take a test to get a diploma without taking all your high school
classes, were you suspended or expelled, or were you older than the school age limit?
IF ASKED, WE MEAN THE MOST RECENT TIME THE YOUTH LEFT HIGH SCHOOL.
GO TO M2b
ASK M1f
GO TO M3a
GO TO M2a1
GO TO M3a
GO TO M2a1
GRADUATED
LEFT VOLUNTARILY/DROPPED OUT
TOOK A TEST AND RECEIVED A DIPLOMA
OR CERTIFICATE WITHOUT TAKING ALL
OF HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES
TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED
PERMANENTLY EXPELLED
AGED OUT, OLDER THAN AGE LIMIT
(NOTE; COLLAPSED WITH RESPONSE 3)
OTHER (specify)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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NLTS S1c
M1f.
Why did you leave school? CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
ACADEMIC DIFFICULTY; POOR GRADES, NOT DOING WELL
DISLIKE OF SCHOOL EXPERIENCE,
SCHOOL TOO DANGEROUS
FAILED REQUIRED TEST/FAILED GRADUATION EXAM
LACK OF APPROPRIATE CURRICULUM
POOR RELATIONSHIPS WITH TEACHERS AND SCHOOL STAFF
POOR RELATIONSHIPS WITH FELLOW STUDENTS
LANGUAGE DIFFICULTY
ECONOMIC REASONS
LACK OF CHILDCARE
LACK OF TRANSPORTATION
PROBLEMS WITH BEHAVIOR
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
ILLNESS/DISABILITY
PREGNANCY
ENTERED CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
NEEDED AT HOME
RELIGION
MOVED
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFLUENCE
FRIENDS WERE DROPPING OUT
MARRIAGE
MILITARY, JOINED ARMED FORCES
EMPLOYMENT, SEEK OR ACCEPT JOB
OTHER (SPECIFY)
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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DROPOUTS/HIGH SCHOOL LEAVERS
NLTS S2a
M2a1. Since leaving high school have you taken classes or tests to earn a high school diploma
or certificate, such as a GED course?
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE M2a2
GO TO M3a
YES
1
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
2
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF M1c2 > 2 or DK/Ref ASK M2a2. ELSE ASK GO TO M2b.
NLTS2 S2a1
M2a2. In the past 2 years, have you taken classes or tests to earn a high school diploma or
certificate, such as a GED course?
ASK M2b
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
1
2
-1
REFUSED
-2
NLTS S2b
M2b.
Did you get a high school diploma or certificate?
GO TO M2d
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE M2c
CHECKPOINT: M2a2 = 2 OR DK/REF (DID NOT TAKE CLASSES IN LAST 2 YEARS) THEN
GO TO M3a. ELSE ASK M2c.
NLTS S2c
M2c.
Are you taking classes to earn a high school diploma or certificate now?
GO TO M3a
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
DIPLOMA
CERTIFICATE
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
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NLTS2 S2d
M2d. Was it a diploma or a certificate?
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2-YEAR COLLEGE
NLTS S3a
M3a.
Since leaving high school, have you taken any classes from a 2-year, junior, or
community college?
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE
M3a1
GO TO M4a
YES
1
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
2
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NLTS2 S3a1
M3a1. In the past 2 years, have you taken any classes from a 2-year, junior, or community
college?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S3b
M3b.
About how long after leaving high school was it before you started going to a 2-year
college? [IF ASKED, THE SUMMER BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
SHOULD BE COUNTED.]
NUMBER:______________
DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS
DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT: M3a1 = 1 OR M1c2 = 1 OR 2 (i.e., M3a1 SKIPPED) THEN ASK M3c.
ELSE GO TO M3d1.
NLTS S3c
M3c.
Are you going to a 2-year or community college now?
GO TO M3e
ASK M3d1
GO TO M3e
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S3d1
M3d1. Are you not going to a 2-year or community college now because you... READ
CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
GO TO M3e
GO TO M3e
ASK M3d2
Are on school vacation
Graduated or completed the program, or
Some other reason?
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S3d2
M3d2. Why did you stop going? DO NOT READ CATEGORIES. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
GRADUATED
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
FAMILY ISSUES/NEEDED AT HOME
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S3e
M3e.
[IF ENROLLED NOW M3c NE 2Have you been enrolled continuously] [IF NOT
ENROLLED NOW, M3c = 2, Were you enrolled continuously] [IF M3c = blank, Were you
enrolled continuously] since you first began at a 2-year or community college, not
counting time off for vacations, or [IF M3c NE 2, have you been enrolled] [IF M3c = 2,
were you enrolled] off and on, taking classes some semesters or quarters but not
others?
CONTINUOUSLY
OFF AND ON
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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NLTS2 S3e2
M3e2. About how many total credits [M3c = 1: have you earned] [M3c NE 1: did you earn] at
the 2-year or community college or colleges you’ve 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 S3f
M3f.
[IF M3c NE 1: Did your school] [IF M3c = 1: Does your school] consider you a full time or
a part time student during [IF M3c NE 1: your most recent] [IF M3c = 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 THE OTHER
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S3g
M3g.
Have you taken mostly vocational courses to train for a job, like computer or business
courses, or have you taken mostly academic courses, like English or science?
[NOTE:EVERYONE NOW
GETS ASKED M3h]
MOSTLY VOCATIONAL
MOSTLY ACADEMIC
BOTH, MIXED
NEITHER, CLASSES ARE FOR
PERSONAL INTEREST, RECREATION
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S3h
M3h. What [IF M3c = 1: is] [IF M3c NE 1: was] your major or your 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 ___________________________________________
TRAVEL/RECREATION
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S3i
M3i.
[IF M3c = 1: Do] [IF M3c NE 1: did] you ever get help with school work from this school,
like going to a tutor, or a study center, or writing center?
ASK M3I1
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE M3j
DON’T READ
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE M3j
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S3i1
M3i1. What kind of help [IF M3c = 1: is] [IF M3c NE 1: was] that? CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
DON’T READ
CONTINUE WITH
CHECKPOINT
TUTOR, HELP WITH SUBJECT
STUDY CENTER
WRITING CENTER
OTHER, SPECIFY
1
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DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH ASSERTS A DISABILITY [L19 = 1] ASK M3j. ELSE, GO TO M3n.
NLTS2 S3j
M3j.
Was this school aware that you have a disability or special need… READ
CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
CONTINUE WITH M3k
GO TO M3n
DON’T READ
CONTINUE WITH M3k
Before you enrolled there
After you enrolled, or
Is the school not aware of your
disability or special need?
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S3k
M3k.
[IF M3c NE 1: Did you receive] [IF M3c = 1: Have you received] any services,
accommodations, or other help from the school to help you do your best there, like a
notetaker or more time to take tests because of a learning problem, disability, or other
special need?
GO TO M3m
ASK M3l
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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NLTS2 S3l
M3l.
[IF M3c NE 1: Did you ask or apply] [IF M3c = 1: Have you asked or applied] for any
services, accommodations, or other help from the school?
GO TO M3n
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S3m
M3m. What services, accommodations, or other help have you received there? IF HAS
ATTENDED MULTIPLE 2-YEAR, JUNIOR, OR COMMUNITY COLLEGES, WE WANT
TO KNOW ABOUT SERVICES FROM ANY OF THEM.
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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, e.g., shorter, different lab assignments in a science class
Materials/technology adaptations
Large print or Braille materials or large print computer, magnifers
Books on tape
Use of computer or spell checker in class or to take tests
Computer software designed for students with disabilities
Computer 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, help with managing school 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
Child care
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 you 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 you, like a
tutor, an interpreter, 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: Have you had any accommodations in how you take
tests, like more time to take tests, or a different setting to take tests?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 2: Have you had any accommodations in how you handle
class assignments, like having more time to finish assignments or getting different
assignments?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 3: Have you 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 DISABILITY IS ORTHOPEDIC, OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRED—OTHER
THAN ADD (IF OHI ON SAMPLE FILE OR B1a [from any wave] NE2), MULTIPLE, VISUAL, OR
DEAF/BLIND, PROBE:
IIF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 6: Have there been any adaptations to your classrooms,
like a special desk for you or different equipment because of a disability?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 7: Have you had any services or supports to help you live
or get around at school, like help with transportation or special campus housing or dining
arrangements?
NLTS2 S3n
M3n.
[If M3k = 1 OR M3i = 1 ADD: Besides what the school had available], [IF M3c NE 1:
Had] [IF M3c = 1: Have] you gotten any services or help on your own to help you do your
best at school?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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CHECKPOINT: IF M3i = 1 OR M3k = 1 OR M3n = 1 [received help or services] ASK M3o.
ELSE GO TO M3p1.
Logic
If youth received services, accommodations, or other help from school or obtained services on his/her own to help
him/her in school then ask M3o. Else go to M3q.
Condition
If M3j, M3k, or M3n = 1
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NLTS2 S3o
M3o.
How useful have all the services, accommodations, and help with school work been in
helping you stay in school and do your best there? Would you say … READ
CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
Very useful
Somewhat useful
Not very useful, or
Not at all useful?
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S3p
M3p. Do you think you [if M3c = 1: are; IF M3c NE1: were] getting enough services,
accommodations, and help with schoolwork to do your best there? Would you say you
are … READ RESPONSE CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
GO TO M3q
DON’T READ
Definitely getting enough
Probably getting enough
Probably not getting enough,
or
Definitely not getting enough?
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S3p1
M3p1. Would it have been helpful to you to have had some services, accommodations, or help
with schoolwork? CODE ONE RESPONSE.?
DON’T READ
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS S3q
M3q.
Have you gotten a diploma, certificate, or license from a 2-year or community college?
CONTINUE WITH M3q1
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE M3r
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S3q1
M3q1. How long was the program that you 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 (M3c = 1 OR M3d1 = 1), ASK M3r. ELSE GO TO M4a.
NLTS S3r
M3r.
Are you working toward [IF M3q NE 1: a] [IF M3q = 1: another] diploma, certificate, or
license from this school?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL
NLTS S4a
M4a.
Since leaving high school, have you taken any classes from a postsecondary vocational,
business, or technical school?
INTERVIEWER: IF YOUTH HAS ALREADY SAID THAT HE/SHE HAS GONE TO 2-YEAR OR
COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND ALSO ANSWERS YES TO THIS QUESTION, ASK: “You had already
mentioned that you went to a 2-year or community college. Was that different from the school you are
talking about now?” IF IT IS THE SAME SCHOOL, DO NOT ANSWER YES TO THIS QUESTION
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE M4a1
GO TO M5a
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT: IF M1c2 > 2 or DK/Ref ASK M4a1. ELSE GO TO M4b.
NLTS2 S4a1
M4a1. In the past 2 years have you taken any classes from a postsecondary vocational,
business, or technical school?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S4b
M4b.
About how long after leaving high school was it before you started going to this kind of
school? [IF ASKED, THE SUMMER BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND THIS KIND OF
SCHOOL SHOULD BE COUNTED.]
NUMBER: ______________
DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS
DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT: M4a1 = 1 OR M1c2 = 1 OR 2 (i.e., M4a1 skipped), THEN ASK M4c.
ELSE GO TO M4d1.
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NLTS S4c
M4c.
Are you going to a vocational, business, or technical school now?
GO TO M4e1
ASK M4d1
GO TO M4e1
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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NLTS2 S4d1
M4d1. Are you not going to a postsecondary vocational, business or technical school now
because you … READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
GO TO M4e1
ASK M4d2
Are on school vacation,
Graduated or completed the program, or
Some other reason?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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NLTS2 S4d2
M4d2. Why did you stop going? DO NOT READ CATEGORIES. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
GRADUATED
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
FAMILY ISSUES/NEEDED AT HOME
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S4e1
M4e1. [IF ENROLLED NOW M4c NE 2: Have you been enrolled continuously] [IF M4c = 2:
Were you enrolled continuously] since you first began at a postsecondary vocational,
business, or technical school, not counting time off for vacations, or [IF M4c NE 2: have
you been enrolled] [IF M4c = 2: were you enrolled] off and on, taking classes some
semesters or quarters but not others?
CONTINUOUSLY
OFF AND ON
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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NLTS S4e2
M4e2. [IF M4c NE 1: Did your school] [IF M4c = 1: Does your school] consider you a full time or
a part time student during [IF M4c NE 1: your most recent] [IF M4c = 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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NLTS2 S4f
M4f.
What kind of job [IF NOW ENROLLED, M4c = 1: are. IF NOT NOW ENROLLED,
M4c NE 1: did] you [IF NOW ENROLLED, M4c = 1: training. IF NOT NOW ENROLLED,
M4c NE 1: train] 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 ATTENDANT, NURSE’S AIDE, DENTAL ASSISTANT
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
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S4g
M4g.
[IF M4c = 1: Do] [IF M4c NE 1: Did] you ever get help with your school work from this
school, like going to a tutor or a study center or writing center?
ASK M4g2
DON’T READ
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE M4h
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S4g2
M4g2. What kind of help [IF M4c = 1: is] [IF M4c 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 YOUTH ASSERTS A DISABILITY [L19 = 1] ASK M4h. ELSE, GO TO M4l.
NLTS2 S4h
M4h.
Was this school aware that you have a disability or special need … READ
CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
CONTINUE WITH M4i
GO TO M4l
DON’T READ
CONTINUE WITH M4i
Before you enrolled there
After you enrolled, or
Is the school not aware of your
disability or special need?
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S4i
M4i.
[IF M4c NE 1: Did you receive] [IF M4c = 1: Have you received] any services,
accommodations, or other help from the school to help you do your best there, like a
notetaker or more time to take tests because of a learning problem, disability, or other
special need?
GO TO M4k
ASK M4j
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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NLTS2 S4j
M4j.
[IF M4c NE 1: Did you ask] [IF M4c = 1: Have you asked] or applied for any services,
accommodations, or other help from the school?
GO TOM4l
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S4k
M4k.
What services, accommodations, or other help have you received there? IF HAS
ATTENDED MORE THAN ONE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, WE WANT TO KNOW
ABOUT SERVICES FROM ANY OF THEM.
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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, e.g., shorter, 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 to take tests
Computer software designed for students with disabilities
Computer 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, help with managing school 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
Child care
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 you 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 you, like a
tutor, an interpreter, 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: Have you had any accommodations in how you take
tests, like more time to take tests, or a different setting to take tests?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 2: Have you had any accommodations in how you handle
class assignments, like having more time to finish assignments or getting different
assignments?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 3: Have you 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 DISABILITY IS ORTHOPEDIC, OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRED—OTHER
THAN ADD (IF OHI ON SAMPLE FILE OR B1a [from any wave] NE2), MULTIPLE, VISUAL, OR
DEAF/BLIND, PROBE:
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 6: Have there been any adaptations to your classrooms,
like a special desk for you or different equipment because of a disability?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 7: Have you had any services or supports to help you live
or get around at school, like help with transportation or special campus housing or dining
arrangements?
NLTS2 S4l
M4l.
[IF M4i = 1 OR M4g = 1 ADD: Besides what the school had available], [IF M4c NE 1:
Had] [IF M4c = 1: Have] you gotten any services or help on your own to help you do your
best at school?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT: IF M4g = 1 OR M4i = 1 OR M4l = 1, ASK M4m. ELSE, GO TO M4n1.
Logic
If youth received services, accommodations, or other help from school or obtained services on his/her own to help
him/her in school then ask M4m. Else, go to M4o.
Condition
If M4g, M4i, or M4l = 1
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NLTS2 S4m
M4m. How useful have the services, accommodations, and help with schoolwork been in
helping you stay in school and do your best there? Would you say …
READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
Very useful
Somewhat useful
Not very useful, or
Not at all useful?
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S4n
M4n. Do you think you [IF M4c = 1: are; IF M4c NE1: were] getting enough services,
accommodations, or help with schoolwork to do your best there? Would you say you are
… READ RESPONSE CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
GO TO M4o
DON’T READ
Definitely getting enough
Probably getting enough
Probably not getting enough,
or
Definitely not getting enough?
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S4n1
M4n1. Would it have been helpful to you to have had some services, accommodations, or help
with schoolwork? CODE ONE RESPONSE.
DON’T READ
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS S4o
M4o.
Have you gotten a diploma, certificate, or license from a vocational, business, or
technical school?
ASK M4p
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE M4q
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S4p
M4p.
How long was the program that you 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 (M4c = 1) OR M4d1 = 1 (ON VACATION), ASK M4q. ELSE GO TO M5a.
NLTS S4q
M4q.
Are you working toward [IF M4o NE1: a] [IF M4o = 1: another] diploma, certificate, or
license from this work?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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4- YEAR COLLEGE
NLTS S5a
M5a.
Since leaving high school, have you taken any classes from a 4-year-college or
university?
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE M5a1
GO TO SECTION T
YES
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NO
DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT: IF M1c2 > 2 or DK/Ref ASK M5a1, ELSE GO TO M5b..
NLTS2 S5a1
M5a1. In the past 2 years, have you taken any classes from a 4-year-college or university?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S5b
M5b.
About how long after leaving high school was it before you 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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CHECKPOINT: M5a1 = 1 OR M1c2 = 1 OR 2 (i.e., M5a1 skipped), then ask M5c.
ELSE GO TO M5d1.
NLTS S5c
M5c.
Are you going to a 4-year college or university now?
GO TO M5e
ASK M5d1
GO TO M5e
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S5d1
M5d1. Are you not going to a 4-year college now because you ... READ CATEGORIES.
CODE ONE RESPONSE.
GO TO M5e
ASK M5d2
Are on school vacation
Graduated or completed the program, or
Some other reason?
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S5d2
M5d2. Why did you stop going to college? DO NOT READ CATEGORIES. CODE ALL THAT
APPLY.
GRADUATED
FINISHED COURSES 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
FAMILY ISSUES/NEEDED AT HOME
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S5e
M5e.
[IF ENROLLED NOW M5c NE 2: Have you been enrolled continuously] [IF NOT
ENROLLED NOW M5c = 2: Were you enrolled continuously] since you first began at a
4-year college, not counting time off for vacations, or [IF M5c NE 2: have you been
enrolled] [IF M5c = 2: were you enrolled] off and on, taking classes some semesters or
quarters but not others?
CONTINUOUSLY
OFF AND ON
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S5e2
M5e2. About how many total credits [M5c = 1: have you earned] [M5c NE 1: did you earn] at
the 4-year college or colleges you’ve attended? Are those semester credits or quarter
credits? ENTER NUMBER IN 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 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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NLTS S5f
M5f. [IF M5c NE 1: Did your school] [IF M5c = 1: Does your school] consider you a full time or a
part time student during [IF M5c NE1: your most recent] [IF M5c = 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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NLTS2 W5 YOUTH postsec M 5-5-08
NLTS2 S5g
M5g. What [IF M5c = 1: is. IF M5c NE 1: was] your major or your 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 ___________________________________________
TRAVEL/RECREATION
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S5h
M5h.
[IF M5c = 1: Do] [IF M5c NE 1: Did] you ever get help with school work from this school,
like going to a tutor or a study center or writing center?
ASK M5h1
DON’T READ
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE M5i
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S5h1
M5h1. What kind of help [IF M35c = 1: is] [IF M5c 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 YOUTH ASSERTS A DISABILITY [L19 = 1] ASK M5i. ELSE, GO TO M5m.
NLTS2 S5i
M5i.
Was this school aware that you have a disability or special need …
READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
CONTINUE WITH M5j
GO TO M5m
DON’T READ
CONTINUE WITH M5j
Before you enrolled there
After you enrolled, or
Is the school not aware of your
disability or special need?
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S5j
M5j.
[IF M5c NE 1: Did you receive] [IF M5c = 1: Have you received] any services,
accommodations, or other help from the school to help you do your best there, like a
notetaker or more time to take tests because of a learning problem, disability or other
special need?
GO TO M5l
ASK M5k
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S5k
M5k.
[IF M5c NE 1: Did you ask] [IF M5c = 1: Have you asked] or applied for any services,
accommodations, or other help from the school?
GO TO M5m
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S5l
M5l.
What services, accommodations, or other help have you received there? IF HAS
ATTENDED MORE THAN ONE COLLEGE, WE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT SERVICES
FROM ANY OF THEM.
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4
5
6
7
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9
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11
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, e.g., shorter, 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 to take tests
Computer software designed for students with disabilities
Computer 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, help with managing school 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
Child care
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 you 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 you, like a
tutor, an interpreter, or someone who takes notes for you in class?
CHECKPOINT: IF DISABILITY FROM SAMPLE FILE IS LD OR MR OR SPEECH OR ADD
(FILE OR IF B1a [from any wave] = 2 OR B1a1 = 1) OR MULTIPLE, PROBE:
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 1: Have you had any accommodations in how you take
tests, like more time to take tests, or a different setting to take tests?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 2: Have you had any accommodations in how you handle
class assignments, like having more time to finish assignments or getting different
assignments?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 3: Have you 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 DISABILITY IS ORTHOPEDIC, OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRED—OTHER
THAN ADD (IF OHI ON SAMPLE FILE OR B1a [from any wave] NE 2), MULTIPLE, VISUAL,
OR DEAF/BLIND, PROBE:
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 6: Have there been any adaptations to your classrooms,
like a special desk for you or different equipment because of a disability?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 7: Have you had any services or supports to help you live
or get around at school, like help with transportation or special campus housing or dining
arrangements?
NLTS2 S5m
M5m. [If M5j = 1 ADD: Besides what the school had available], [IF M5c NE 1: Had] [IF M5c = 1:
Have] you gotten any services or help on your own to help you do your best at school?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT: IF M5h = 1 OR M5j = 1 OR M5m = 1 ASK M5n. ELSE, GO TO M5o1.
Logic
If youth received services, accommodations, or other help from school or obtained services on his/her own to help
him/her in school then ask M5n. Else go to M5p.
Condition
If M5h, M5j, or M5m = 1
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NLTS2 S5n
M5n.
How useful have the services, accommodations, and help with school work been in
helping you stay in school and do your best there? Would you say … READ
CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
Very useful
Somewhat useful
Not very useful, or
Not at all useful?
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S5o
M5o. Do you think you [IF M5C = 1: are. IF M5c NE 1: were] getting enough services,
accommodation, or help with schoolwork to do your best there? Would you say you [IF
M5C=1: are. IF M5c NE 1: were ] … READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
GO TO S5p
DON’T READ
Definitely getting enough
Probably getting enough
Probably not getting enough,
or
Definitely not getting enough?
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS2 S5o1
M5o1. Would it have been helpful to you to have had some services, accommodations, or help
with schoolwork? CODE ONE RESPONSE.
DON’T READ
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS S5p
M5p.
Have you gotten a diploma, certificate, or license from a 4-year college or university?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT: IF STILL GOING (M5c = 1) OR M5d1 = 1 (ON VACATION), ASK M5q.
ELSE, GO TO SECTION N.
NLTS S5q
M5q.
Are you working toward [IF M5p NE 1: a] [IF M5p = 1: another] diploma, certificate, or
license from this work?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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N. EMPLOYMENT
SECTION OUTLINE
N1 = Everyone – employment status
N2 = Job history since leaving high school
N3 = All current jobs for those who are employed or most recent jobs for those who are unemployed and
had a recent job
N4 = One current or most recent job
N5 = Job search for current or most recent job.
N6 = Previous post-high-school job for those currently working
N7 = Job termination of previous post-high school job for those currently working or most recent job for
those who are unemployed
N8 = All unemployed youth, job search activities
N9 = History of having been fired
EMPLOYMENT STATUS (ALL RESPONDENTS)
Now, I would like to ask a few questions about your work experience.
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH IN HIGH SCHOOL NOW [M1b = 1] GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE
N1b. ELSE ASK N1a.
T6a2
N1a.
Did you do any work for pay, other than work around the house, at any time since high
school? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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N1b.
Did you do any work for pay, other than work around the house, at any time in the past 2
years? CODE ONE.
CONTINUE
WITH N1c
GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE N2a
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DON’T KNOW
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N1c.
Do you have a paid job now, other than work around the house?
YES
NO
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JOB HISTORY SINCE LEAVING HIGH SCHOOL
CHECKPOINT:
IF YOUTH HAS HAD A JOB SINCE HIGH SCHOOL [N1a = 1] ASK N2a.
IF YOUTH HAS NOT HAD A JOB SINCE HIGH SCHOOL AND HAS NOT HAD A JOB IN THE
PAST 2 YEARS [N1a = 2 AND N1b = 2] GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE T7a.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE N3a.
T6b
N2a.
How many paid jobs have you had altogether since leaving high school?
NUMBER
DON’T KNOW
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CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH HAS HAD A JOB IN THE PAST 2 YEARS [N1b=1] ASK N2b. ELSE
GO TO N2c
T6b
N2b.
How many paid jobs have you had altogether in the past 2 years?
NUMBER
DON’T KNOW
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T6c
N2c.
What is the longest time you have worked at a particular job [IF YOUTH OUT OF HIGH
SCHOOL LESS THAN 2 YEARS [M1c2 > 2], OR NO WAVE 4 EMPLOYMENT DATA
[W1RecentWave = 1], OR NOT EMPLOYED IN PAST 2 YEARS (N1b = 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.
_________
NUMBER
DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS
DON’T KNOW
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{allow 9 years}
{allow 108 months}
{allow 468 weeks}
{allow 3,285 days}
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ALL CURRENT OR MOST RECENT JOBS
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH IS EMPLOYED NOW [N1c = 1], OR SINCE HIGH SCHOOL
[N1a = 1], OR IN PAST 2 YEARS [N1b = 1] ASK N3a.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE T7a.
NLTS T7b
N3a.
[IF EMPLOYED NOW [N1c = 1] ASK: How many different paid jobs do you have now?]
[IF EMPLOYED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL BUT NOT NOW [N1a = 1 AND N1c NE 1] ASK;
Thinking about your most recent job since high school, how many different paid jobs did
you have at the same time?]
IF NOT EMPLOYED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL BUT EMPLOYED IN PAST 2 YEARS
[N1a NE 1 AND N1b = 1], ASK: Thinking about your most recent job, how many different
paid jobs did you have at the same time?
NUMBER
DON’T KNOW
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{allow 10}
NOTE: PUT IN AN ERROR CHECK IF SOMEONE SAYS YES TO N1c 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 N3a = 1 [HAS/HAD ONE JOB] GO TO N4a. ELSE ASK N3b.
NLTS T7c
N3b.
Thinking about all the jobs you [IF N1C = 1: have now] [ IF N1C NE 1: had then] about
how many hours a week [IF N1C = 1: do] [ IF N1C NE 1: did] you usually work?
GO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE N4a
ASK T3c
HOURS
DON’T KNOW
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-2
{allow 168}
NLTS T7d
N3c.
Taking all your jobs together, [IF N1C = 1 do] [ IF N1C NE 1 did] you usually work full
time or part time? IF ASKED, FULL TIME IS 35 HOURS OR MORE PER WEEK.
FULL TIME
PART TIME
DON’T KNOW
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ONE CURRENT OR MOST RECENT JOB
CHECKPOINT 1: ADD TEXT AS FOLLOWS
IF YOUTH HAS/HAD MORE THAN ONE JOB [N3a > 1] AND:
IF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED [N1c = 1] ADD: My next questions are about the job where
you spend the most time;
IF CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED BUT EMPLOYED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL
[N1c NE 1 AND N1a = 1] ADD: My next questions are about your most recent job since
high school where you spent the most time.
NOT EMPLOYED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL BUT EMPLOYED IN PAST 2 YEARS
[N1a NE 1 AND N1b = 1] ADD: My next questions are about your most recent job where
you spent the most time.”
IF YOUTH HAD ONE JOB [N3a = 1] AND
IF CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED BUT EMPLOYED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL [N1c NE 1
AND N1a = 1] ADD: My next questions are about your most recent job since high school.
NOT EMPLOYED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL BUT EMPLOYED IN PAST 2 YEARS
[N1a NE 1 AND N1b = 1] ADD: My next questions are about your most recent job.”
CHECKPOINT 2: READ ITEMS IN THE EMPLOYMENT SECTION AS FOLLOWS:
FOR YOUTH WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED [N1c = 1], READ THE TEXT IN
BRACKETS PRECEEDED WITH "CURR:"
FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED RECENTLY BUT ARE CURRENTLY
UNEMPLOYED [N1b = 1 AND N1c NE 1], READ THE TEXT IN BRACKETS
PRECEEDED WITH "RECJB:"
NLTS T8a1
N4a. What [CURR: is] [RECJB: was] your job title (SPECIFY)?
T8a2
N4b. Briefly tell me about your main job duties at that job. (SPECIFY, LIMIT TO 200
CHARACTERS)
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T8a3
N4c.
DO NOT READ CATEGORIES, CODE FROM RESPONSE IN N4a AND N4b. 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
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
452
392
372
434
151
472
473
252
259
272
393
351
352
353
359
373
291
292
311
537
550
436
439
399
519
339
412
419
493
533
536
600
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-2
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 T8b
N4d.
About how many hours a week [CURR: do] [RECJB: did] you 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 N4f
ASK N4e
HOURS
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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-2
{allow 168}
NLTS T8c
N4e.
[CURR: do] [RECJB: did] you usually work full time or part time? IF ASKED, FULL TIME
IS 35 HOURS OR MORE PER WEEK.
GO TO N4g
FULL TIME
PART TIME
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF N4d < 35 OR N4e = 2 (PART TIME), ASK N4f. ELSE, GO TO N4g.
NLTS T8d
N4f.
[CURR: Are you working] [RECJB: Did you work] part time because you [CURR: want]
[RECJB: wanted] to, or would you rather [CURR: work] [RECJB: have worked] full time?
WANT TO WORK PART TIME
RATHER WORK FULL TIME
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS T8e
N4g.
About how long [CURR: have you had] [RECJB: did you have] this job?
_____________
NUMBER OF
DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
3
4
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-2
{allow 9 years}
{allow 108 months}
{allow 468 weeks}
{allow 3,285 days}
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NLTS T8f1
N4h.
[RECJB: ADD: When you left this job,] About how much [CURR: are] [RECJB: were]]
you 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 MOS. OR MORE [N4g>=6 MOS.] ASK N4j.
ELSE GO TO N4k.
T8g
N4j.
At [CURR: this] [RECJB: that] job … READ EACH ITEM. CODE ONE RESPONSE
FOR EACH ITEM.
a.
[CURR: Are] [RECJB: Were] you paid more than when
you [CURR: started the job] [RECJB: left the job than
when you started it]?
[CURR: Have you been] [RECJB: Were you] promoted
or taken on more responsibility [CURR: since] [RECJB:
after] you started the job?
b.
YES
1
NO
2
DK
-1
REF
-2
1
2
-1
-2
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NLTS T8h
N4k.
As part of this job, [CURR: do] [RECJB: did] you get … READ LIST. CODE ONE
CATEGORY PER ITEM.
a.
b.
c.
YES
1
1
1
Paid vacation or sick leave?
Health insurance?
Retirement benefits, like a 401k?
NO
2
2
2
DK
-1
-1
-1
REF
-2
-2
-2
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 LD AND/OR
SPEECH IMPAIRMENT [13 OR 16] ONLY [CONFIRMED A DISABILITY OTHER THAN LD OR
SPEECH] THEN ASK N4l.
IF YOUTH ASSERTS NO DISABILITY [L19 NE 1], GO TO N4t.
ELSE GO TO N4m.
T8i
N4l.
At your job, [CURR: do] [RECJB: did] most of the other workers have disabilities?
GO TO N4o
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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2
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T8j1
N4m. Did you tell your employer that you have a disability… READ CATEGORIES. CODE
ONE RESPONSE.
GO TO N4o
ASK N4n
DON’T READ
ASK N4n
Before you got your job
After you started the job, or
Have you not told them at all?
DON’T KNOW
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2
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T8J2
N4n.
Do you think your employer [CURR: is] [RECJB: was] aware that you have a disability or
special need?
GO TO N4o
GO TO N4t
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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2
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T8k
N4o.
[CURR: Have you received] [RECJB: did you receive] any accommodations or other
help from your employer because you have any kind of learning problem, disability, or
other special need?
GO TO N4q
ASK N4p
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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2
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T8l
N4p.
[CURR: Have you applied] [RECJB: did you apply] for any accommodations, or other
help from your employer?
GO TO N4t
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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T8m
N4q.
1
2
3
4
5
6
What accommodations or other help [CURR: have you received] [RECJB: did you
receive]? DO NOT READ CATEGORIES.
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
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24
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CHECKPOINT: ALL DISABILITIES
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 3: [CURR: Have there been] [RECJB: Were there] any
accommodations in the training or supervision you [CURR: receive] [RECJB: received] or in
your work assignments?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 4: [CURR: Have there been ] [RECJB: Were there] any
accommodations in your work schedule, like getting to arrive or leave work at flexible times, or
getting more time to get your 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 you, like a person who [CURR: helps] [RECJB: helped] you
get around your work site or [CURR: reads] [RECJB: read] [reads/read] materials to
you?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 1: [CURR: Have there been] [RECJB: Were there]
any adaptations to the equipment you [CURR: use] [RECJB: used], like giving you a
special workstation or different computers or other equipment, because of your
disability?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 5: [CURR: Have there been] [RECJB: Were there]
any adaptations to your workplace, like rearranging furniture to changing doorways or
restrooms because of your disability?
IF NO RESPONSES IN CATEGORY 6: [CURR Have you had:] [RECJB: did you have]
any services or supports to help you 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 you, like a sign language interpreter?
T8n
N4r.
How useful
IF ONE ACCOMMODATION IN N4q, THEN [CURR: has this accommodation been]
[RECJB: was this accommodation]
ELSE IF MORE THAN ONE ACCOMMODATION, THEN [CURR: have these]
accommodations been] [RECJB: were these accommodations]
in helping you keep your job and do your best there? Would you say…
READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
DON’T READ
Very useful
Somewhat useful
Not very useful, or
Not at all useful?
DON’T KNOW
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T8o
N4s. [CURR: Do] [RECJB: Did] you think you [CURR: are getting] [RECJB: got] enough
accommodation or other help at your job?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS T8p
N4t.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Do you think … READ LIST. CODE ONE CATEGORY PER ITEM.
You [CURR: are] [RECJB: were] pretty well paid for your
work.
You [CURR: are] [RECJB: were] treated pretty well by
others at your job.
In your job, you [CURR: have] [RECJB: had] lots of
chances to work your way up.
Your education and training [CURR: is] [RECJB: was]
put to good use
YES
1
NO
2
DK
-1
REF
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
NLTS T8q
N4u.
a.
b.
How well [CURR: do] [RECJB: did] you get along with… READ FIRST CATEGORY.
Would you say very well, pretty well, not very well, or not at all well? READ SECOND
CATEGORY AND RESPONSES. CODE ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH ITEM.
Your co-workers?
Your boss?
VERY
WELL
PRETTY
WELL
NOT
VERY
WELL
NOT
AT ALL
WELL
MIXED
DK
REF
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
0
0
-1
-1
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-2
NLTS T8r
N4v.
[CURR: Do] [RECJB: Did] you usually like this job… READ CATEGORIES. CODE
ONE.
DON’T READ
Very much,
Like it fairly well,
Not like it much, or
Not like it at all?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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3
2
1
-1
-2
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NLTS T9a
N5a.
About how long did you look for a job before you found [CURR: the one you have now]
[RECJB: your last job]?
_____________
NUMBER OF
DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS
DIDN’T REALLY LOOK
FOR THE JOB
DON’T KNOW
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{allow 9 years}
{allow 108 months}
{allow 468 weeks}
{allow 3,285 days}
NLTS T9b
N5b.
Did you find this job yourself, or did you have help—like from a temporary agency or
someone you know?
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE N6a
ASK N5c
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE N6a
FOUND HIM/HERSELF
HAD HELP
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
NLTS T9c
N5c.
Who helped you? Was it… READ CATEGORIES. CODE ALL THAT APPLY.
ASK N5d
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE N6a
DON’T READ. GO TO
CHECKPOINT BEFORE N6a
Someone in an employment agency
or other program,
A teacher or someone at school,
A family member,
A friend or someone else you know?
DON’T KNOW
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NLTS T9d
N5d.
[CURR: Has] [RECJB: Did] someone from the agency or program [CURR: stayed]
[RECJB: stay] in touch with you to check on how you [CURR: are] [RECJB: were] doing
on the job?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
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PREVIOUS POST- HIGH -SCHOOL JOB FOR THOSE CURRENTLY WORKING
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH IS CURRENTLY EMPLOYED [N1c = 1] AND HAD MORE THAN
ONE JOB SINCE HIGH SCHOOL [N2a > 1] THEN ASK N6a.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE N7a.
NLTS T10a
N6a.
Did you have a paid job since high school before the one you have 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 N7a
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
T10b
N6b.
In the job you had before, did you usually work more hours a week than the job you have
now, about the same number of hours a week as now, or fewer hours a week than the
job you have now? DON’T READ. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
RECODE N6a TO NO [2] AND
SKIP TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE N7a
MORE HOURS THAN NOW
SAME HOURS AS NOW
FEWER HOURS THAN NOW
STILL HAS JOB THAT
STARTED BEFORE
CURRENT JOB
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
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2
1
4
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T10c
N6c. When you left that job was your pay … READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE.
DON’T READ
More,
Less, or
About the same as you get paid now?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
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NLTS T10d
N6d.
As part of that job, did you 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
-1
-1
-1
REF
-2
-2
-2
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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 N6e.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE N7a.
T10e
N6e.
At that job, did most of the other workers have disabilities?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
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TERMINATION OF PREVIOUS POST HIGH SCHOOL JOB FOR THOSE CURRENTLY
WORKING OR MOST RECENT JOB FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNEMPLOYED
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH EMPLOYED YOUTH HAD A JOB BEFORE HIS/HER CURRENT
JOB [N6a = 1] OR IS UNEMPLOYED BUT HAD RECENT JOB [N1c NE 1] THEN ASK N7a.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE N8a.
NLTS T10f
N7a.
When you left that job…READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE RESPONSE
ASK N7b
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE N8a
DON’T READ
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE N8a
Did you quit,
Were you fired,
Were you laid off, or
Was it a temporary job that ended?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
4
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NLTS T10g
N7b.
What was the main reason you 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
16
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CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH IS UNEMPLOYED NOW [N1c NE 1] THEN ASK N8a.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE N9a.
ALL UNEMPLOYED YOUTH—JOB SEARCH ACTIVITIES
NLTS T13a
N8a.
Are you looking for a paid job now?
ASK N8b
GO TO N8d
GO TO N8c
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
DAYS
WEEKS
MONTHS
YEARS
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
4
-1
-2
NLTS T13b
N8b.
About how long have you been looking for work?
_____________
NUMBER OF
{allow 9 years}
{allow 108 months}
{allow 468 weeks}
{allow 3,285 days}
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NLTS T13c
N8c.
What have you done in the past month to find a job? CODE ALL THAT APPLY
GO TO
CHECKPOINT
BEFORE
N9a
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 T13d
N8d.
Why have you 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
[N1a OR N1b = 1] GO TO CHECKPOINT 2. ELSE GO TO SECTION O.
CHECKPOINT 2 IF HAS NOT REPORTED BEING FIRED FROM A JOB SINCE HIGH
SCHOOL [N7a NE 2] THEN ASK N9a. ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE N9c.
18
NLTS2 W5 YOUTH INT 2b-N 4-30-08
WORKED AT ALL IN PAST 2 YEARS OR SINCE HIGH SCHOOL,
NOT FIRED FROM JOBS DESCRIBED
No source?
N9a.
Have you ever been fired from a job?
CONTINUE WITH
CHECKPOINT BEFORE N9b
GO TO SECTION O.
YES
1
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
2
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH EMPLOYED SINCE HIGH SCHOOL [N1a = 1] ASK N9b.
ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE N9c.
T14a2
N9b. Have you 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
[M1c2>2] AND HAD A JOB IN PAST 2 YEARS [N1b=1] ASK N9c ELSE GO TO SECTION O.
T14a1
N9c.
Have you been fired from a job anytime in the past 2 years?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
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NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT INTERVIEW PART 1 C 4-30-08
O. SERVICES
My next questions are about services you might be receiving. I have a pretty long list of
services to read and I know that many of them might not be appropriate for you, so
please bear with me.
NHIS, NLTS F14a
O1a. Anytime [IF IN HIGH SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE OR DOES NOT HAVE WAVE 4
INTERVIEW DATA FOR SERVICES OR HAS BEEN OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL LESS
THAN 2 YEARS, ASK: since high school] [IF OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL IN PRIOR WAVE
OR CURRENTLY IN HIGH SCHOOL (A2b = 1) ASK: in past 2 years] have you received
any of the following services?
[NOTE TO ANALYSTS: IF YOU WANT POST HIGH SCHOOL ONLY SERVICES YOU WILL
NEED TO SUBSET SAMPLE FOR THOSE OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL NOW]
READ EACH ITEM TO CODE RESPONSE IN COLUMN A,
FOR EACH YES, ALSO READ C1b IMMEDIATELY FOR THAT SERVICE AND CODE
RESPONSE IN COLUMN B,
F14b
O1b. Are you getting that now?
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NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT INTERVIEW PART 1 C 4-30-08
a.
b
c
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m
Service
Any career counseling, help in finding a job, training in job
skills or vocational education, other than from an employer
Financial aid, like paying for college classes or training.
Educational assistance or tutoring
Reader or interpreter, including sign language
Instruction or help with doing things like managing money,
cooking or keeping house, or any other training in
independent living skills or occupational therapy, not
including instruction from family members or friends
Childcare services or parenting skills training
Psychological or mental health services or counseling
Social work services
Physical therapy
Assistive technology services or devices, such as help
getting or using any kind of equipment that helps people
with a disability, for example a special calculator or reading
machine.
Transportation assistance because of a disability
Medical services for diagnosis or evaluation related to your
disability
Any other services (IF L19 [REPORTED A DISABILITY]
READ: because of your special needs] SPECIFY:
A.
B.
RECEIVED
SERVICES [ANY
TIME SINCE HIGH
SCHOOL] OR [IN
PAST 2 YEARS]
RECEIVES
SERVICES NOW
Y
1
N
2
DK
-1
R
-2
Y
1
N
2
DK
-1
R
-2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
-1
-1
-1
-1
-2
-2
-2
-2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
-1
-1
-1
-1
-2
-2
-2
-2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
1
1
2
2
-1
-1
-2
-2
1
1
2
2
-1
-1
-2
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
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NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT INTERVIEW PART 1 C 4-30-08
CHECKPOINT: ASK O1c IF THERE ARE ANY YESSES IN C1B (GETTING SERVICE
NOW). ELSE GO TO O1d.
F14d
O1c. Overall, do you think you are getting enough services?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
NOTE: ALL SHOULD GO HERE WHETHER OR NOT THEY RECEIVED ANY SERVICES
F14e
O1d. Do you think you need any services [IF ANY YESSES IN F1b ADD: besides the ones you
receive] now?
ASK O1e
GO TO
SECTION M
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
F14f
O1e. What services do you think you need? CODE ALL THAT APPLY. TI: READ
SERVICES ONLY IF NECESSARY. PROBE FOR: Anything else?
FOR EACH ANSWER SELECTED IN O1e ASK O1f.
F14g
O1f.
Have you or someone in your family tried to get this service?
If O1f=Yes, ask O1g:
F14h
O1g. Are you on a waiting list?
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a.
b
c
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m
Service
Any career counseling, help in
finding a job, training in job skills or
vocational education, other than
from an employer
Financial aid, like paying for college
classes or training.
Educational assistance or tutoring
Reader or interpreter, including sign
language
Instruction or help with doing things
like managing money, cooking or
keeping house, or any other training
in independent living skills or
occupational therapy, not including
instruction from family members or
friends
Childcare services or parenting
skills training
Psychological or mental health
services or counseling
Social work services
Physical therapy
Assistive technology services or
devices, such as help getting or
using any kind of equipment that
helps people with a disability, for
example a special calculator or
reading machine.
Transportation assistance because
of a disability
Medical services for diagnosis or
evaluation related to [his/her]
disability
Any other services (IF B1a [from
any Wave] IS SOMETHING OTHER
THAN 00 [REPORTED A
DISABILITY] READ: because of
[his/her] special needs] SPECIFY:
E.
F.
G.
WHICH SERVICE
NEEDED
TRIED TO GET
Y
1
N
2
DK
-1
R
-2
Y
1
N
2
DK
-1
R
-2
APPLICATION
PROCESS/
PAPERWORK
Y
N DK R
1
2
-1 -2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
1
2
2
-1
-1
-2
-2
1
1
2
2
-1
-1
-2
-2
1
1
2
2
-1
-1
-2
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
1
1
2
2
2
-1
-1
-1
-2
-2
-2
1
1
1
2
2
2
-1
-1
-1
-2
-2
-2
1
1
1
2
2
2
-1
-1
-1
-2
-2
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
1
2
-1
-2
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NLTS2 WAVE 5 PARENT INTERVIEW PART 1 C 4-30-08
Q8
O2.
How often do you tell professionals what you think about the services they provide you?
Would you say … READ CATEGORIES, CODE ONE RESPONSE.
DON’T READ
Hardly ever
Sometimes, or
Often?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
-1
-2
4
NLTS2 YOUNG ADULT CONT Part 2b. 4/24/08
P. RISK BEHAVIORS
Now I’m going to ask you about things some young people do. All of your answers will be
private; nothing you say will be told to anyone else. My questions are about smoking, drinking,
drug use, sexual activity, some kinds of violence, and trouble with the law. You don’t have to
answer any question you don’t want to answer. If you don’t want to answer a question, just say,
“skip that one.”
YRBS, AHW1 U1a
P1a.
During the last 30 days, on how many days did you smoke cigarettes? Would you
say … READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.
DON’T READ
Never
1 or 2 days
3 to 5 days
6 to 9 days
10 to 19 days
20 to 29 days, or
All 30 days?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF P1a > 1 ASK P1b. ELSE GO TO P2.
U1b
P1b.
On the days you smoke, about how many cigarettes do you smoke in a day?
ENTER NUMBER AND SELECT CIGARETTES OR PACKS.
SELECT
ONE:
NUMBER: ___________
INDIVIDUAL CIGARETTES
PACKS
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
-1
-2
{allow 1-100}
YRBS U2
P2.
During the last 30 days, on how many days did you have at least one drink of alcohol?
Would you say … READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.
DON’T READ
Never
1 or 2 days
3 to 5 days
6 to 9 days
10 to 19 days
20 to 29 days, or
All 30 days?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
-1
-2
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NLTS2 YOUNG ADULT CONT Part 2b. 4/24/08
YRBS, AHW1 U3a
P3a.
Have you ever had sexual intercourse? CODE ONE.
ASK P3b
GO TO P4
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
U3b
P3b.
Have you had sexual intercourse in the past 3 months? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
U3c
P3c.
The last time you had sexual intercourse, did [IF MALE: you] [IF FEMALE: your partner]
use a condom? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
U3d
P3d.
The last time, did you or your partner use or do anything else to keep from getting
pregnant? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
U4
P4.
During the last 30 days, on how many days did you carry a weapon, such as a gun,
knife, or club (IF IN SCHOOL NOW, ADD: at school)? Would you say … READ
CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.
DON’T READ
Never
1 day
2 or 3 days
4 or 5 days, or
6 days or more?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
4
5
-1
-2
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NLTS2 YOUNG ADULT CONT Part 2b. 4/24/08
YRBS, AHW1 U5a
P5a.
My next questions are about taking drugs. If you don’t want to answer a question, just
say “skip that one.” During the last 30 days, how many times did you use marijuana?
Would you say … READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.
DON’T READ
GO TO P6
DON’T READ
ASK P5b
Never
1 or 2 times
3 to 9 times
10 to 19 times
20 to 39 times, or
40 times or more?
NEVER USES ANY DRUGS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
-1
-2
YRBS, AH W1(mod.) U5b
P5b.
During the last 30 days, how many times did you use any form of cocaine, including
powder, crack, or freebase? Would you say… READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.
DON’T READ
Never
1 or 2 times
3 to 9 times
10 to 19 times
20 to 39 times, or
40 times or more?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
4
5
6
-1
-2
AHW1(mod.) U5c
P5c.
During the last 30 days how many times did you use any other kind of illegal drugs, such
as LSD, PCP, ecstasy, mushrooms, speed, ice, heroin, or pills that you took without a
doctor’s prescription? DON’T READ. CODE ONE.
NO TIMES
NUMBER:___________
0
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
-1
-2
{allow 1-300}
U6
P6.
Do you belong to a gang? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
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NLTS2 YOUNG ADULT CONT Part 2b. 4/24/08
AH W1 U7
P7.
In the past 12 months, have you gotten in a physical fight? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
NLTS U8a1
P8a1. Have you ever been arrested? CODE ONE.
ASK P8a2
GO TO P9d
U8a2
P8a2. Have you ever been on probation or parole? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH IN HIGH SCHOOL NOW (A2a=1) ASK P9a. ELSE GO TO P8a3.
U8a3
P8a3. Have you been arrested since high school? CODE ONE.
ASK P8a
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE P9d
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE P9d
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
U8a
P9a.
Have you been arrested at any time in the past 2 years?
ASK P9b
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE P9d
CODE ONE.
YES
NO
1
2
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
-1
-2
4
NLTS2 YOUNG ADULT CONT Part 2b. 4/24/08
U8b
P9b. In the past 2 years, have you been in jail overnight? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF P8a2 = 1 ASK P9c. ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE P9d.
U8c
P9c. In the past 2 years, have you been on probation or parole? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF P9a AND P9c = 2 or DK/REF (HAS NOT BEEN ARRESTED OR ON
PAROLE IN THE PAST 2 YEARS) ASK P9d. ELSE GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE P10.
U8d
P9d. In the past 2 years, have you been stopped and questioned by the police [IF L14 = 1,
HAS A DRIVER’S LICENSE OR PERMIT, ADD: except for a traffic violation]? CODE
ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
U9
P10.
Are you registered to vote? CODE ONE.
5
NLTS2 YOUNG ADULT CONT Part 2b. 4/24/08
Q. YOUTH BELIEFS
AHW1 V2
Q1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
During the last week, how often did you feel…? READ FIRST ITEM. Would you say
never or rarely, sometimes, a lot of the time, or most or all of the time? CODE ONE
RESPONSE. READ REMAINING ITEMS. CODE ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH ITEM.
That you enjoyed life.
Depressed.
That people disliked you.
Hopeful about the future.
Lonely.
Never or
rarely
Sometimes
A lot of
the time
Most or all of
the time
DK
REF
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
-1
-1
-1
-1
-1
-2
-2
-2
-2
-2
SHELLa-d/QOLe-h V3
Q2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Please tell me how much each of the following is like you. READ FIRST ITEM. Would
you say this is not at all like you, a little like you, or very much like you? CODE
RESPONSE, READ REMAINING ITEMS. CODE ONE RESPONSE PER ITEM.
You are proud of who you are.
You are a nice person.
You can make friends easily.
You can tell other people your age how you
feel when they upset you or hurt your feelings.
You feel useful and important.
You feel your life is full of interesting things to
do.
You can handle most things that come your
way.
You know how to get the information you
need.
You can get school staff and other adults to
listen to you.
Not at all
like you
A little
like you
Very much
like you
DK
REF
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
-1
-1
-1
-1
-2
-2
-2
-2
1
1
2
2
3
3
-1
-1
-2
-2
1
2
3
-1
-2
1
2
3
-1
-2
1
2
3
-1
-2
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NLTS2 YOUNG ADULT CONT Part 2b. 4/24/08
AHW1 V4
Q3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
My next questions are about the support you get from people around you. How much do
you feel that … READ FIRST ITEM. Would you say not at all, very little, some, quite a
bit, or very much? CODE RESPONSE, READ REMAINING ITEMS. CODE ONE
RESPONSE PER ITEM. CODE “0” IF HAS NO PARENTS, NO FRIENDS, OR NO
FAMILY.
Adults care about you.
Your parents care about you.
Your friends care about you.
Your family pays attention to you.
Not
at all
Very
little
Some
Quite
a bit
Very
much
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
NA
DK
REF
0
0
0
-1
-1
-1
-1
-2
-2
-2
-2
YRBS, AHW1 V5
Q4.
Do you usually feel safe in your neighborhood?
Yes
No
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
2
NLTS2 YOUNG ADULT CONT Part 2b. 4/24/08
R. YOUTH’S HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
My next questions are about your household.
W1a
R1a.
Do you have a partner or spouse living with you now? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
W1b
R1b. Are you ... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.
DO NOT READ
Engaged;
Single, never married,
Married,
In a marriage-like relationship,
Divorced,
Separated, or
Widowed?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF R1a = 1, OR R1b = 3 OR 4, ASK R1c. ELSE GO TO R2a.
NLTS W1 W1c
R1c.
Does your spouse or partner now have a paid job? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
W2a1
R2a1. Have you 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?
CODE ONE.
ASK R2a2
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE R3
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
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W2a2
R2a2. In the past 2 years, have you [[if W1Gender or A1 = 2 or missing (blank , -1, -2)] IF
FEMALE/UNKNOWN: had] [if A1 or W1Gender = 1] IF MALE: fathered] any children?
GO TO CHECKPOINT
BEFORE R3a
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
W2b
R2b.
How many children have you [IF [if W1gender or A1 = 2 or missing, (blank, -1, -2) IF
FEMALE/UNKNOWN: had] [if A1 or W1Gender = 1] IF MALE: fathered] in the past two
years? DO NOT READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE
1
2
MORE THAN 2
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
3
-1
-2
W2c
R2c.
[IF R2b = 1, Does this child] [IF R2b > 1, Do any of these children] have a disability,
developmental delay, or other special need? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF R2a1 = 1 [HAS CHILDREN] ASK R3a. ELSE, GO TO R4a.
W3a
R3a.
My next questions are about government benefits you may have received. Have you
received money from TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) or the state
welfare program any time in the past 2 years? CODE ONE.
ASK R3b
R3c
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
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W3b
R3b.
Do you receive money from TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) or the
state welfare program now?
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
W3c
R3c.
Have you received 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? CODE ONE.
ASK R3d
GO TO R4a
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
W3d
R3d.
Do you 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? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
W4a
R4a.
Did you receive Food Stamps any time in the past 2 years for your own needs? CODE
ONE.
ASK R4b
GO TO R4c
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
W4b
R4b.
Do you receive Food Stamps now? CODE ONE.
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W4c
R4c.
Did you get money from the Supplemental Security Income or SSI program in the past
2 years? CODE ONE.
ASK R4d
GO TO CHECKPOINT1 BEFORE R5a1
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
SEELS W4d
R4d. Do you receive money from the Supplemental Security Income or SSI program now?
CODE ONE.
GO TO CHECKPOINT1 BEFORE R5a1
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH HAS INSURANCE AS PART OF JOB [ N5k(b) = 1], ASK R5a1
ELSE, GO TO R5c.
W5a1
R5a1. Are you now covered by any kind of health insurance? CODE ONE.
ASK R5a2
GO TO CHECKPOINT BEFORE R6a
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
W5a2
R5a2. Is this private health insurance that you or a family member buys or gets as a benefit
from a job? CODE ONE
GO TO R5c
GO TO R5b
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
W5b
R5b. Are you covered by government-assisted or public health insurance, such as
__________ (FILL IN STATE NAMES FOR MEDICAID AND OTHER LOW-INCOME
INSURANCE PROGRAMS)? CODE ONE.
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
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W5e
R5c. Does your health insurance cover any of the costs of … READ CATEGORIES. CODE
ONE RESPONSE FOR EACH.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Dental care?
Vision care?
Prescription medicines?
Mental health care?
YES
NO
DON’T
KNOW
REFUSED
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
-1
-1
-1
-1
-2
-2
-2
-2
CHECKPOINT: IF YOUTH IS NOT MARRIED [R1b NE 3] AND DOES NOT LIVE WITH
SPOUSE [R1a NE 1] ASK R6a. ELSE, GO TO R6b.
NLTS, NHIS similar, W6a
R6a.
Studies like these often group people according to income. Please tell me which group
best describes your total income in the last tax year, including salaries or other earnings,
money from public assistance, retirement, and so on, before taxes. Was your income in
the past year ... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.
GO TO R6c
GO TO R6d
DON’T READ, GO TO SECTION S
$25,000 or less, or
More than $25,000?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
W6b
R6b.
In studies like these, households are sometimes grouped according to income. Please
tell me which group best describes the total income of you and your spouse in the last
tax year, including salaries or other earnings, money from public assistance, retirement,
and so on, before taxes. Was your household income in the past year ... READ
CATEGORIES. CODE ONE.
ASK R6c
GO TO R6d
DON’T READ, GO TO SECTION S
$25,000 or less, or
More than $25,000?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
W6c
R6c.
Was it... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE CATEGORY.
GO TO
SECTION S
DON’T READ
GO TO
SECTION S
$5,000 or less,
$5,001 to $10,000,
$10,001 to $15,000,
1
3
3
$15,001 to $20,000, or
$20,001 to $25,000?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
4
5
-1
-2
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W6d
R6d.
Was it ... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE CATEGORY.
ASK R6e
GO TO R6f
DON’T READ,
GO TO SECTION S
$50,000 or less, or
More than $50,000?
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
W6e
R6e.
Was it... READ CATEGORIES. CODE ONE CATEGORY.
GO TO SECTION S
DON’T READ
GO TO SECTION S
$25,001 to $30,000,
$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
1
2
3
4
5
-1
-2
W6f
R6f.
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
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S. CLOSING
X2b1a
S2b1a. INSTRUCT THE TI TO ENTER NO WITHOUT ASKING THE QUESTION, IF NO NAME
IS DISPLAYED.
"I have your full name as {display youth full name}
Is this correct?"
GO TO S2b1b
ASK S2b1Name
YES
NO, DK, REF
1
2
X2b1aConfNM
S2b1aConfNM “CONFIRMED YOUTH NAME: tfullname
X2b1Name
S2b1Name "May I please have your full name?"
(S2b1_first, S2b1_last)
: tfullname {collect youth's full name}
X2b1b
S2b1b - INSTRUCT THE TI TO ENTER NO WITHOUT ASKING THE QUESTION, IF NO
ADDRESS IS DISPLAYED.
"I have your address as (FILL ADDRESS INFORMATION) Is this correct?"
GO TO S2b2
YES
ASK S2b1ADDR
NO, DK, REF
1
2
X2b1bConf
S2b1bConf “CONFIRMED YOUTH ADDRESS” tschaddr
X2b1Addr
S2b1Addr "May I please have your address": tschaddr {collect youth's address}
(S2b1b_addr1, S2b1b_addr2, S2b1b_city, S2b1b_state, S2b1b_zip)
X2b2
S2b2. Is this the same name and address that we should use to mail you the $20 thank you
check?
GO TO S2b4
ASK S2b3
GO TO S2b4
YES
NO
RESPONDENT
DECLINES INCENTIVE
1
2
3
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X2b3
S2b3. Can you please give me the name and address we should use to mail the $20 thank you
check?
Collect info
ASK S2b4
YES
NO
RESPONDENT
DECLINES INCENTIVE
1
2
3
NAME (S2b3_first, S2b3_last)
ADDRESS (S2b3_addr1, S2b3_addr2, S2b3_city, S2b3_state, S2b3_zip)
X2b4
S2b4. Can I also please confirm your telephone number?
0
NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED (GO TO S2b4phon)
1
OK AS IS, CONTINUE (GO TO S3)
DISPLAY TEL. NUMBER FROM ROSTER LINE. ALLOW TI TO EDIT IF NEEDED OR KEY “1”
TO MOVE ON.
X2b4ConfPh
S2b4ConfPh “CONFIRMED YOUTH PHONE NUMBER” : telephone
If preload phone number is confirmed, then store the SRIResp_ID and rol_AddedPreloaded in
S2bSRIID and S2b_rol, respectively.
X2b4phon
S2b4phon ENTER THE CORRECT PHONE NUMBER.
X1
S2c.
Do you have an e-mail address?
ASK S2d
GO TO
S2e
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
X2a
S2d
What is your e-mail address? ENTER E-MAIL ADDRESS OR CODE.
_________________________________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
-1
-2
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S2e.
May we contact you in the future if we need more information about any of your
answers?
ASK S3
END INTERVIEW
YES
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
X3
S3.
Could you please tell me the name of someone other than your parent or guardian 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 e-mail address? RECORD E-MAIL
ADDRESS.
GO TO END
DON’T KNOW/IS NO ONE
REFUSED
-1
-2
Name: (S3loc_first, S3loc_last)
Address: (S3loc_addr1, S3loc_addr2, S3loc_city, S3loc_state, S3loc_zip)
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
DON’T KNOW
-1
Phone: (S3loc_phone)
_______________________________________________________
DON’T KNOW
NOT APPLICABLE, NO PHONE
-1
0
E-MAIL: (S3loc_email)
_______________________________________________________________
DON’T KNOW
NOT APPLICABLE, NO E-MAIL
-1
0
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X3loc_relate
S3loc_relate What is this person’s relationship to you? CODE ONE.
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
FRIEND/NEIGHBOR/ROOMMATE
SPOUSE OR FINANCÉ
BOYFRIEND/GIRLFRIEND
OTHER (SPECIFY)
_____________________________
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
20
21
19
CHECKPOINT: IF PARENT HAS ALREADY BEEN INTERVIEWED DURING THE CURRENT
WAVE GO TO END. IF PERSON DESCRIBED IN S3loc_relate AND S5b_relate IS NOT THE
MOTHER OR FATHER (S3loc_relate AND S5b_relate NE 1-4, 9-12) ASK S6a, ELSE GO THE
END. IF THIS INTERVIEW IS BEING CONDUCTED AS A CONTINUATION OF PARENT
PART 1 DO NOT ASK S6a, GO TO END.
X6a
S6a.
TI: IF NO NAME IS LISTED BELOW, ENTER NO WITHOUT ASKING THIS
QUESTION, IN ORDER TO COLLECT THE FULL NAME OF THE
PARENT/GUARDIAN.
Last time we spoke with fill parent/guardian name. We would like to talk to them again if
possible. Is their full name correct?
S6b
S6aname
S6aname
S6aname
Yes
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
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X6aCONfNM
S6aCONfNM “CONFIRMED PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME” : tfullname
X6aname
S6aname May I please have the full name of your parent or guardian?: tfull_name
(S6a_first, S6a_last)
X6b
S6b
TI: IF NO ADDRESS IS LISTED BELOW, ENTER NO WITHOUT ASKING THIS
QUESTION, IN ORDER TO COLLECT THE ADDRESS FOR THE
PARENT/GUARDIAN.
I have the address for your parent or guardian as fill parent/guardian address. Is this
correct?
S6phone
S6baddr
S6baddr
S6baddr
Yes
NO
DON’T KNOW
REFUSED
1
2
-1
-2
X6bConf
S6bConf “CONFIRMED PARENT/GUARDIAN ADDRESS” : tSchAddr
X6baddr
S6baddr May I please have the address for your parent or guardian?
(address fields): (S6b_addr1, S6b_addr2, S6b_city, S6b_state, S6b_zip)
X6phone
S6phone What is their phone number?
(enter telephone number)
X6email
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.
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