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Work-Readiness Certification Industry Credentials

August, 2014HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Understand Changes Under HB 5 Review Terms and Definitions Review Comprehensive List Student Preparation Teacher Preparation Requesting Vouchers Data Reporting Teacher & Business Sector Input

Objectives

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Distinguished Level of Achievement

Requires successful completion of: Foundation program (22 credits) An additional credit in advanced math

and a possible additional credit in advanced science

At least 2 elective credits specific to Endorsement Areas

* Students must earn Distinguished Level of Achievement in order to be eligible for Top 10% Automatic Admission to Institutions of Higher Education

HB5 Graduation Requirements

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Performance AcknowledgementRequires successful completion of:For outstanding performance (in one of the following)1. In dual credit courses (12

college hrs, GPA 3.0)2. In bilingual and bi-literacy (in two

or more languages)3. AP test score of 3+ or IB exam score of 4+4. On the PSAT, ACT-Plan, SAT, or ACT 5. For earning a nationally or internationally

recognized business or industry certification or licensure

HB5 Graduation Requirements

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Industry Certification

An industry certification is a credential that validates the ability to perform certain

basic tasks essential to a particular industry. These certifications are usually

created by a particular company such as ACA (Adobe Certified Associate).

License

A license is a Texas government issued certificate which indicates completion of a

training program with a minimum number of hours and successful acquisition of

basic skills essential for specific trades or professions. Examples would be a state

issued Cosmetology license or a Licensed Pharmacy Technician Trainee.

Occupational Competency Assessment

An occupational competency assessment is a technical skills assessment created by

groups such as the A*S*K Business Institute which indicates successful occupational

competency for various industries. For example the A*S*K Business Fundamentals

test that indicates basic skills in Human Resources or NCCER Welding.

Terms & Definitions

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Effective 2014-2015 Academic Year

Online Guide - Program of Study (POS)– www.houstonccr.org/2014-2015.IndustryCe

rtifications.pdf

Spreadsheet of Individual School Programs– www.houstonccr.org/2014-2015.Indu

stryCertifications.xlsx

Comprehensive List of Certifications and Licenses

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Test Preparation Practice tests Self-Directed Course Work

Student Preparation

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Professional Development Teachers should become trained (certified) in at

least one credential

Industry certification with related training expands a teacher’s content background in the skill set areas and job roles for which they train students.

Enables them to better explain the requirements of specific jobs in related career pathways as well as to put into perspective for their students the relative “market value” of industry certifications as well as other credentials.

Teacher Preparation

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Process and Timeline Requests for vouchers and assessments

should be made at least 30 days prior to the administration of the exam.

If the vouchers that are not used within the 15 days, they may be recovered and made available for use by other CTE teachers.

Certification results should be entered into Chancery within five business days after the receipt of the student results.

Requesting Vouchers

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Process and Timeline Log into Chancery Select the Student Certification link at

the bottom of your screen below the list of classes

From the drop-down link at the top of the new window, select the certification type.

Enter a check besides the student names Select Save or Enter Please access http://sishelp/ and take

the online training SP0332

Data Reporting Process

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1. Identify specific campus action items needed to meet requirements of new legislation related to certification.

2. Identify additional credentials requested by teachers (discuss at the afternoon session).

3. Identify additional district assistance required

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