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 .
In this guide , you ’ ll find all the information and resources you need to offer and teach Dual credit classes .
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DUAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES Benefits of Dual Credit ......................................................................... 2 Types of Dual Credit .............................................................................. 3 How to Develop Dual Credit Agreements .................................. 5 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 ............................................................................ 17 Accommodations for Your Students With Disabilities ....... 21 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................ 21 Student Course Enrollment Overview ........................................ 23
POLICIES AND STANDARDS Transcripted Credit Policy ............................................................... 25 Logistics and Deadlines ..................................................................... 26 Curriculum Standards .......................................................................... 27 Course Oversight .................................................................................. 28 Quality Assurance Program ............................................................ 28 Sharing Offerings Between Districts ......................................... 29 Transfer of Credit ................................................................................ 29
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