Policy: 2413
Instruction
Equivalency and Competency Credit Opportunities
In accordance with the philosophy to develop the abilities of each student, the district shall offer opportunities for students to accelerate their learning and expand their ability to attain academic credit. Equivalency credit and competency-based learning empowers students to individualize their learning and take ownership over their educational experience.
In order to recognize the proficiency of students and grant equivalency credit, the superintendent, or designee, is directed to develop procedures allowing students to demonstrate competency in academic content areas as well as the High School and Beyond Plan. Competency-based learning is demonstrated through explicit, measurable, transferable learning objectives. Students engaged in competency-based learning should be exposed to all of the critical learning standards so they can seamlessly transition to their next educational experience and avoid gaps in their learning.
Students must still participate in state-required assessments.
Cross References:
2170 - Career and Technical Education
2410 - High School Graduation Requirements
Legal References:
RCW 28A.230.010 Course content requirements—Access to career and technical course equivalencies—Duties of school boards of directors—Waivers
RCW 28A.230.010 Course content requirements—Access to career and technical course equivalencies—Duties of school boards of directors—Waivers
RCW 28A.230.097 Career and technical high school course equivalencies.
RCW 28A.230.120 High School Diplomas – Issuance- Option to receive final transcripts –Notice
WAC 180-51 High school graduation requirements
WAC 392-410 Courses of study and equivalencies
Adopted: 12/2016 Revised: 01/2020, 11/2021, 3/2024