1. 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

2. 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)

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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