Work-Readiness
Certification
Industry Credentials
August, 2014
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HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Objectives
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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
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HB5 Graduation Requirements
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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
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HB5 Graduation Requirements
Performance Acknowledgement
Requires successful completion of:
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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
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Terms & Definitions
Industry Certification
industry certification is a credential that validates the ability to
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perform certain basic tasks essential to a particular industry. These
certifications are usually created by a particular company such as
ACA (Adobe Certified Associate).
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License
license is a Texas government issued certificate which indicates
 Acompletion
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
occupational competency assessment is a technical skills
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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.
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Comprehensive List of
Certifications and Licenses
Effective 2014-2015 Academic Year
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 Online Guide - Program of Study (POS)
– www.houstonccr.org/20142015.IndustryCertifications.pdf
 Spreadsheet of Individual School Programs
– www.houstonccr.org/20142015.IndustryCertifications.xlsx
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Student Preparation
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Test Preparation
 Practice tests
 Self-Directed Course Work
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Teacher Preparation
Professional Development
 Teachers should become trained (certified) in at
least one credential
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 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.
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Requesting Vouchers
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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.
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Data Reporting Process
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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
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Closing Activity: Feedback
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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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