ADVANCING SYSTEM-WIDE PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT POLICIES
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ADVANCING SYSTEM-WIDE PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT POLICIES
DR. GAIL BALDWIN, CONTENT LEAD
RETRAINING THE GULF COAST WORKFORCE THROUGH IT PATHWAYS CONSORTIUM
ELLEN HEWETT, DIRECTOR
NATIONAL COLLEGE TRANSITION NETWORK
WORLD EDUCATION, INC.
National Conference on Integrated Basic Skills Pathways ~ Bellevue, WA.April 30, 2014
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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Aim of this session is to spark a dialogue about Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) at your states and colleges by presenting the lessons, accomplishments, approach and strategies of this effort.
Tools and resources to support the promotion of an integrated state-wide and institutional policies will be shared.
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AGENDAWelcome and Introductions
Overview
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Methods
Importance of a State-level focus on PLA as a Tool for Increased Adult Credential Attainment
Questions to Consider When Developing State-wide and College-wide PLA Policies and Practices
Role of PLA in Gulf Coast Workforce through IT Pathways Consortium
Accomplishments, Lessons and Challenges, Strategies, and Tools of Consortium Effort
Closing
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OVERVIEWPLA is an emerging acceleration strategy to promote learners’
completion of college-level credentialing programs.
Retraining the Gulf Coast Workforce through IT Pathways Consortium of Louisiana and Mississippi is implementing and promoting PLA.
The National College Transition Network’s (NCTN) is a national partner guiding this effort.
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PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT METHODS
See handout for this discussion about resources and methods.
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WHY PLA?
Importance of a State-level focus for increased adult credential attainment
Evidence of success
Sharing experiences
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STRENGTHENING PLA PRACTICES
Questions to consider
Information to collect
Strategies to employ
Collaborations to build
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PLA IN GULF COAST WORKFORCE THROUGH IT PATHWAYS CONSORTIUM
History
Role
Commitment
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CURRENT STORY
Accomplishments
Challenges and Lessons
Approach and Strategies
Tools