Pathways to High School Equivalency Annual State Directors Meeting (ASDM) Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Patricia Tyler, Executive Director National Association State Directors of Adult Education REECIE  D. STAGNOLIA Executive Director, Kentucky Skills U Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Chair, National Association State Directors of Adult Education SHERYL HART Deputy Associate Superintendent Adult Education Services, Arizona Department of Education Chair-Elect, National Association State Directors of Adult Education

Kentucky Skills U Pathways to Kentucky High School Equivalency GED© Test College Credit in partnership with the Kentucky Community & Technical College System National External Diploma Program (NEDP) (exploration phase)

High School Equivalency College Credit Pathway Kentucky Skills U High School Equivalency College Credit Pathway In partnership with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Who is eligible? Age 19 or older Have not previously earned a high school diploma or equivalent accreditation Meet KCTCS admission and placement requirements Have a Kentucky address How is the diploma earned? Participants must earn at least 3 credit hours in each of the following content areas by passing with a grade “C” or higher: Written Communication Quantitative Reasoning Natural Sciences Social & Behavioral Sciences

Exploring Another Pathway: National External Diploma Program (NEDP) The National External Diploma Program (NEDP) is an applied performance assessment system that assesses high school level skills as well as workforce readiness of participants, awarding a traditional diploma to graduates. Ideal for partnering with WIOA in developing an integrated education and training program Designed for self-directed individuals with life and work experiences and a general familiarity with the computer. Offers flexibility of scheduling, and confidentiality through web-based programming. Evaluates competencies in ten content areas including Financial Literacy, Health Literacy, Civic Literacy, Geography, History, Science, and Twenty-First Century Workplace. Evaluates competencies that are based on skills outlined in the Common Core College and Career Readiness standards. Work is self-paced and may be completed at any location with computer access.

AZ High School Equivalency Diploma Pathways College Credit Pathway Arizona Department of Education AZ High School Equivalency Diploma Pathways GED® Testing Pathway College Credit Pathway Career Ready Pathway* *Not yet implemented

Arizona Department of Education College Credit Pathway: Subject Area Number of Courses Number of Credits College/Student Success 1 3 English Arts 2 6 Mathematics Social Studies Science 1-2 4 Computer (CIS) Civics Examination - Total Courses/Credits 8 25 Very limited population- College bound Adult Ed students Individuals with college credit already earned International students Home schooled students Working to coordinate with ABT

Working Title = “Portfolio Model” Arizona Department of Education IET Program Completion Industry Recognized Credential Career Ready Pathway*: Working Title = “Portfolio Model” * Specific components & values are under development * Changes to State Statute required * Challenges regarding verification and evaluation