Credit for Prior Learning Linking Adult Life and Formal Education

Multiple Paths to Credit for Prior Learning AP – Credit by Advanced Placement CLEP – College Level Examination Challenge Exams IB – International Baccalaureate Credit for Professional Certification CPL - Credit for Prior Learning

CPL – Defined Credit for significant demonstrated college-equivalent learning acquired through non-traditional schooling, work, or other life experiences. not experience alone - the learning that grew out of the experience

CPL – Method A guided portfolio process Standards-based Credit limited to 25% of certificate or degree Available to enrolled student

The Assessment Process Use of Council for Adult and Experiential Learning –CAEL Standards Credit for learning, not experience College-level learning Balanced theory and practical application Appropriate to academic context

At Chemeketa… Enroll in a CTE program Enroll in CPL120 Meet with faculty-evaluator Develop portfolio Application for assessment Portfolio assessment

CPL High Use Programs Business Computer Science Criminal Justice Electronics Human Service

CPL Benefits Recruitment – access for adult learners Retention – reduces program time Student success – validation, completion of learning goals