FTE Test of Knowledge

What does FTE stand for?

• Full Term Education

• Final Time Exempt

• Full Time Equivialent

• Final Term Equivalent

Answer explanation

Full Time Equivalent

The Quality Basic Education (QBE) Act requires local school systems to report student enrollment in terms of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE). 

State funding for the operation of instructional programs are generated from FTE data reported by local school systems.

Accurate FTE data reporting is essential for districts to earn funds

One FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) is equal to six “instructional

segments.” True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

For most students, the PROGRAM CODE is the Primary

Disability Code. However, there are exceptions. What are the exception areas?

• Autism

  (AU)

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

• Significant Developmental Delay (SDD)

• All of the above

FTE is based on student enrollment, educational services,

and FTE Count Day. True or False?

• True

• False

There are how many FTE data collection cycles? (answer numerically)