Credit for Prior Learning

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Credit for Prior Learning

• Linking Adult Life
• and Formal Education

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Multiple Paths to Credit for Prior Learning

• AP Credit by Advanced Placement
• CLEP College Level Examination
• Challenge Exams
• IB International Baccalaureate
• Credit for Professional Certification
• CPL - Credit for Prior Learning

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CPL Defined

• Credit for significant demonstrated
  college-equivalent learning acquired through
  non-traditional schooling, work, or other life
  experiences.
• not experience alone - the learning that grew out
  of the experience

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CPL Method

• A guided portfolio process
• Standards-based
• Credit limited to 25 of certificate or degree
• Available to enrolled student

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The Assessment Process

• Use of Council for Adult and Experiential
  Learning CAEL Standards
• Credit for learning, not experience
• College-level learning
• Balanced theory and practical application
• Appropriate to academic context

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At Chemeketa

• Enroll in a CTE program
• Enroll in CPL120
• Meet with faculty-evaluator
• Develop portfolio
• Application for assessment
• Portfolio assessment

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CPL High Use Programs

• Business
• Computer Science
• Criminal Justice
• Electronics
• Human Service

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CPL Benefits

• Recruitment access for adult learners
• Retention reduces program time
• Student success validation,
• completion of learning goals