K12 Dual Credit Resource Guide 2020-2021 | Page 2

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 What is TECHNOW?................................................................................ 6 TRANSCRIPTED CREDIT 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 Information/Resources for High School Teachers Transfer of Credit...................................................................................31 Faculty Qualifications..............................................................................7 MEET THE TEAM ........................................................................... 33 Faculty Training.........................................................................................11 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