Industry Recognized Credential Evaluation Form

This form is designed to collect reflections and responses from industry partners about the suitability, applicability, and utility of Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRCs) submitted for inclusion in Oregon's collection. Please respond to the following items. Your work will help us ensure that adopted credentials reflect local/regional needs, support Perkins CTE Programs of Study, and provide a foundation for success for students.

For context, common IRCs include certifications from national accrediting and professional organizations as the American Welding Society (AWS) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE); industry standard certifications from recognized industry leaders such as Microsoft and Oracle, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) validating examinations, and regulatory agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Industry-Recognized Credentials focus on TECHNICAL SKILLS required to perform the functions of the work or to qualify for further education/training. Please visit the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) website dedicated to Industry-Recognized Credentials for more information about guidelines and process.

About The Credential

Please identify the credential you've been asked to review.

Industry Recognized Credential Title

Industry Recognized Credential Description*

Describe the credential you've been asked to evaluate. Please include any links that support your description.

Which school district does this proposed credential support?*

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Which CTE program will this proposed credential support?

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About the Evaluator

We would like to learn about your background and experience relative to the credential under consideration.

Name

Contact Information*

Provide the best contact information for the ODE Content Specialist in case follow up or clarification is needed

What is your affiliation with the CTE program?

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Are you a member of the CTE program's advisory committee?*

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Please share your occupation, expertise, and/or experience that provides a foundation for your evaluation.*

Evaluating the Credential

Explain how and why this credential is desired by local business/labor/industry*

Does an individual with this credential have a competitive advantage when seeking to enter education/training after high school, applying for an apprenticeship, or pursing a position in the field?*

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Credentials sometimes require testing and/or certification fees. When you consider what this credential offers, would you consider the investment to be a good value? Please explain below:*

This credential focuses on technical skills that are critical to qualify for further training/education*

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This credential focuses on technical skills that are critical to gain initial employment in the field.*

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The purpose of a Perkins CTE Program of Study is to expose students to career areas of interest and to prepare them for further preparation. Earning an IRC should provide a deeper experience and advance a student's preparation towards career placement. What other information would you provide about the applicability and utility of this IRC to support students in this way?

Applying the Quality Rubric to the Credential

In this section, you will use a series of criteria to further investigate the usefulness of the proposed credential. When asked for comment, please be as extensive as necessary.

Credentials Criteria #1-IRC Research and Selection

As you work with the CTE program representatives, you have opportunities to talk about what credentials can do for the learners. This criterion is all about choosing the right credential to help learners succeed. Use the levels below to respond to the question that follows.

Level 1 - Does not Meet the Requirements

Program is in the process of researching appropriate and available certifications.

Level 2 - Minimally Meets Requirements

An appropriate industry credential is identified and available to program completers in both secondary and postsecondary.

Level 3 - Meets Requirements

Some program completers earn an industry credential, or combination of credentials, that are approved by ODE and HECC.

Level 4 - Exceeds Requirements

A high percentage of program completers earn ODE and HECC approved industry recognized credentials, or a combination of credentials, that increase their employability in that industry.

Please indicate your evaluation of the credential based on Criteria #1-IRC Research and Selection

Level 1-Does not Meet the requirements

Level 2-Minimally Meets Requirements

Level 3-Meets Requirements

Level 4-Exceeds Requirements

Credentials Criteria #3-Advisory Guidance and Credential Approv al

Level 1 - Does not Meet the Requirements

Industry does not deem this credential to reflect a necessary and sufficient depth and breadth of content area knowledge and skills to indicate readiness to enter the related career and/or related postsecondary education and training program.

Level 2 - Minimally Meets Requirements

Industry deems this credential to reflect some of the necessary and sufficient depth and breadth of content area knowledge and skills to indicate readiness to enter the related career and/or related postsecondary education and training program, but not all.

Level 3 - Meets Requirements

Industry deems this credential to meet the necessary and sufficient depth and breadth of content area knowledge and skills to indicate readiness to enter the related career and/or related postsecondary education and training program.

Level 4 - Exceeds Requirements

Industry deems this credential to exceed the content area knowledge and skills needed to enter the related career and/or related postsecondary education and training program.

Please indicate your evaluation of the credential based on Criteria #3-Advisory Guidance and Credential Approval

Level 1-Does Not Meet Requirements

Level 2-Minimally Meets Requirements

Level 3-Meets Requirements

Level 4-Exceeds Requirements

Credentials Criteria #4- Cost and Availability

Level 1 - Does not Meet the Requirements

The credential constitutes no value for the cost of credential/testing for student attainment; test and/or erects barriers to learners’ participation.

Level 2 - Minimally Meets Requirements

The credential constitutes minimal value for the cost of the credential/testing to learner access through cost or test participation.

Level 3 - Meets Requirements

The credential constitutes value for the cost. Learners are able to participate in the testing.

Level 4 - Exceeds Requirements

The credential constitutes a high value for the cost and the program actively works to eliminate barriers to test participation.

Please indicate your evaluation of the credential based on Criteria #4-Cost and Availability

Level 1-Does Not Meet Requirements

Level 2-Minimally Meets Requirements

Level 3-Meets Requirements

Level 4-Exceeds Requirements

Do you have final comments about this credential? Please add them here.

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