District Policies for Grading, Credits, & Advancement
A systems-wide approach to recognizing competency-based education requires significant rethinking of traditional grading structures.
Resources
Lindsay Unified School District – Building a Learner-centered Curriculum
Clarity in the goals of competency-based standards is important for all stakeholders.
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LUSD Grading and Reporting Guidebook Lindsay Unified School District »
Pdf of Lindsay Unified School District’s grading guidebook for its performance-based system.
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Separating the Facts from the Myths in the Competency-Based high School Transcript 2016, CompetencyWorks »
Blog post from a principal listing 3 Myths on CBE.
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Progress and Proficiency: Redesigning Grading for Competency-based Learning 2014. CompetencyWorks »
36-page whitepaper on grading for CBE with a look at traditional grading weaknesses, examples from the field, and how to move forward.
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Student Competency Handbook 2014-15 School District of Philadelphia »
Handbook shared with students & parents outlining the program and detailing the grading, credit, and advancement policies.
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