TRANSCRIPTED CREDIT
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities in Dual Credit Courses
Students who receive high school accommodations / modifications may also receive accommodations for dual credit courses while taking NWTC courses . The school district is required to provide the accommodations outlined in the student ’ s IEP , while NWTC Disibility Services staff determines the type , level and duration of the accommodation .
Students requesting accommodations for their dual credit course should reach out to the Disability Services via email at disability . services @ nwtc . edu or call to make an appointment at 920-498-6904 .
Once notified of a need for accommodations , Disbility Case Managers will work directly with the identified Special Education teacher and student to ensure that the student ’ s accommodations , consistent with their IEP , are being met . For questions please contact the NWTC Team at the email or number listed above .
Possible accommodations that can be approved depending upon the student need and disability include :
1 . Extended test time ( 1.5X or 2.0X ), taking the test in a reduced distraction area , utilizing speech software , or the use of a calculator ( math disability ).
2 . Instructors are not allowed to eliminate answers on a test or provide a word bank as these are not approved post-secondary accommodations .
3 . Test questions can be read , but NOT explained .
4 . Students are not allowed to use notes on tests unless this is something that is being provided to the entire class .
5 . Sign-language interpreter services will be provided , Disability Services will coordinate and determine fee structure / billing .
Frequently Asked Questions
1 . When does the Qualification Process take place for transcripted credit instructors ?
The qualification process takes place at the time you are considering teaching a transcripted credit course ; preferably before the annual Spring Summit . To start qualification , go to our NWTC . edu webpage and search for Transcripted Credit . Click on Requirements for Teaching Transcripted Credit . Read and complete tasks required . Then complete the Qualification Application and send a copy of your unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts , as well as your DPI licensures to wendy . challis @ nwtc . edu . You only need to do this one time initially , but we will need to qualify you for each course that you teach . Also , if you have gained additional education / credentials since your initial qualification , please forward this to wendy . challis @ nwtc . edu .
2 . What other requirements are expected of a transcripted credit instructor ?
You are obligated to teach all NWTC competencies of the course and utilize the same grading criteria . Your attendance at the Spring Summit and work with the NWTC faculty mentor is mandatory . Some coursework will require additional training such as a course enrollment or summer Train the Trainer . NWTC mentors will review the syllabi requirement , curriculum , resources , and any other training expectations for you to duplicate the NWTC course at your high school . You will also need to utilize the same resources , including textbooks and lab assessment approval , to deliver the course competencies . Please review the Transcripted Credit Policy for more information .
3 . What if my school runs on a semester , yearlong , trimester or block schedule ? Does that change the enrollment process ?
Students enrollment information and class start and end dates must be submitted at least two weeks before the start of the class or sooner . This allows students and instructors to fully access and utilize NWTC resources such as Blackboard . We realize rosters may change throughout the process . Grades are expected to be submitted in the blackboard shell within 72 hours of class completion .
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