Career Tech Credential – Approved Industry Credential
Can a student who is not part of a CTE program have their credential paid for?
Yes. However, the only method for receiving funds for student credentials is through the Career Readiness Indicator (CRI) Grant. This grant application is done in the fall for the entire school year. As part of the grant, the CTE Director must attest that a plan is in place for determination of the student’s readiness prior to the purchase of the exam.
How are credentials entered?
Credentials are added to the student record under District Services.
What is the process for requesting the addition of Career Readiness Indicators to the list?
The CRI list is reviewed in June and December annually.
Can I count a recognized credential by a student completely outside the LEA or CTE program?
Yes. For example, a student may earn a ServSafe Manager’s credential on the job. If they provide documentation of that certification, it may be entered on their student record in Chalkable through the same process used for all students. There should be a person in the LEA designated to enter credentials earned outside of a CTE program. The evidence of that credential should become part of the student’s cumulative file.
What is the latest date a student can take an industry exam for it to be counted?
Since CRIs are industry exams, their testing schedules are controlled by third party agencies whose schedules are not aligned with the standard academic year. Students may take approved industry exams through July 19, 2017 to count for the ’16-’17 school year. This date will be updated annually to align with the closing date of the CRI Funding Grant which can pay for the tests.
What is the deadline for entering a CRI on the student record to count?
In every instance possible, student INOW records should be updated immediately when the student earns the CRI. Data may be entered until the graduation cohort closes to be counted in the accountability model. However, tests purchased using State funds from the CRI Grant must be entered by the deadline provided in the grant in order to be calculated as part of the required return on investment calculations.