Resources

The state of credentialing in the United States has produced a body of rich, thought provoking research and publications covering a myriad of topics relating, in some way, to all of the pieces of the multi-layered and complex world of credentialing.

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Pathways To Prosperity Program

Topic: Learner Mobility / Funder: Public Sector / Type: Inititatives

Pathways to Prosperity program works with 12 states in promoting statewide systems of career pathways for grades 9-14 linking high school, work and community college. In addition, the Policy Leadership Trust for Student Success has a Task Force on Credit Transfer and one on ‘Building Pathways to Credentials which works with community college presidents and state leaders to inform and influence the policy conditions and state infrastructure that support community…

Pathways to Results (PTR)

Topic: Learner Mobility / Funder: Public Sector / Type: Reports

Implemented outcomes-focused continuous improvement process called Pathways to Results (PTR) that focuses on equity and outcomes assessment rooted in analysis of data. Practitioner teams identify equity gaps by analyzing student-level outcomes data that are disaggregated by race, gender, income, and other characteristics that matter to college success and then use these results to test new processes that may boost sub-group success.  PTR has been implemented in 46 of the 48…

PESC Inter-Organizational Task Force

Topic: Data and Technology / Funder: Other / Type: Inititatives

Inter-Organizational Task Force is focused on Academic Credentialing and Experiential Learning to identify strategies for capturing potential skills and talents not included in the traditional digital record. Managed and funded by the Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council.  

Postsecondary Data Collaborative (PostsecData)

Topic: Data and Technology / Funder: Foundation / Type: Inititatives

Postsecondary Data Collaborative (PostsecData), comprised of more than 30 organizations, advocates for high-quality postsecondary data to improve student outcomes. Managed and funded by the Institute for Higher Education Policy and grant funded.

Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council’s Task Force on Academic Credit and Experiential Learning

Topic: Common Language / Funder: Other / Type: Inititatives

Postsecondary Electronic Standards Council’s Task Force on Academic Credit and Experiential Learning is developing postsecondary electronic standards. Managed by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers and  PESC.

PracticeXYZ

Topic: Data and Technology / Funder: Foundation / Type: Website

Continuous learning for the digital age, empowering learners to reach their full potential. Developed a product called ‘Practice’ with the support of multiple National Science Foundation grants aimed at scaling training and skill development. Practice’s patented learning methodology was created by educators and mimics the most effective face-to-face instruction. It gives organizations the ability to scale the key components: frequent practice, peer interactions, self reflection, coaching and assessment that’s both…

Preparing for the Digital University: A review of the history and current state of distance, blended and online learning

Topic: Learner Mobility / Funder: Foundation / Type: Reports

This report looks at the flexible learning options for students worldwide. Funded by the Gates Foundation.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)

Topic: Learner Mobility / Funder: Foundation / Type: Tools

Offers on-line credential service for prior learning assessment (PLA), advising services and promotes competency-based college and local programs. Managed by Council for Adult and Experiential Learning  and funded by the Ford Foundation.

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