Instruction
EQUIVALENCY CREDIT FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES |
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Each high school shall adopt core academic course equivalencies for high school career and technical courses, provided that the career and technical course has been reviewed and approved for equivalency credit by a district team appointed by the superintendent or a designee. The district team shall include a school administrator, the career and technical administrator, an instructor from the core academic subject area, an instructor from the appropriate career and technical course, a school counselor and a representative from the curriculum department. Career and technical courses approved for equivalency must meet the following criteria: A. Align with the state’s essential academic learning requirements and grade level expectations; and B. Align with current industry standards, as evidenced in the curriculum frameworks. The local career and technical advisory committee shall certify that courses meet industry standards. Non- career and technical courses approved for occupational education credit must, at a minimum: A. Align with the definition of an exploratory course as proposed or adopted in the career and technical education program standards of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. Cross References: Policy 2410 High School Graduation Requirements Legal References: WAC 180-50 Courses of Study and Equivalencies WAC 180-51 High School Graduation Requirements RCW 28A.230.120 High School Diplomas – Issuance- Option to receive final transcripts –Notice. Management
Resources: Policy News, August 2006 Legislature Codifies Course Equivalency
for Career and Technical Courses Adopted: December 18, 2008 |