WE ARE
YOUR COLLEGE for College and Career Readiness
Thank you for partnering with NWTC to provide early college opportunities for your students .
Together , by offering dual credit classes , we are helping high school students jumpstart their college careers and save money on their future degrees .
Your students have several dual credit options , including transcripted credit , Advanced Standing , Start College Now , and Youth Apprenticeship .
This booklet focuses primarily on transcripted credit — college level courses using NWTC curriculum . In this guide , you ’ ll find all the information and resources you need to offer and teach transcripted credit classes in your high schools .
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES Benefits of Dual Credit ........................................................................... 1 Types of Dual Credit ............................................................................... 2 How to Develop Dual Credit Agreements ................................... 4 How Dual Credits Fit Into Career Pathways ............................... 5
TRANSCRIPTED CREDIT Information / Resources for High School Teachers Faculty Qualifications ............................................................................. 6 Faculty Training ....................................................................................... 10 Teacher Checklist .................................................................................... 12 Syllabus , Academic Integrity and Grading ................................. 13 Connecting With NWTC Faculty and Staff ............................... 15 Library Resources ................................................................................... 16 Blackboard Overview ............................................................................ 18 Accommodations for Your Students With Disabilities ........ 21 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................ 22 Student Course Enrollment Overview ........................................ 24
POLICIES AND STANDARDS Transcripted Credit Policy ................................................................ 25 Logistics and Deadlines ....................................................................... 27 Curriculum Standards ......................................................................... 28 Course Oversight ................................................................................... 29 Quality Assurance Program ............................................................. 29 Sharing Offerings Between Districts .......................................... 30 Transfer of Credit ................................................................................... 31
MEET THE TEAM ........................................................................... 33