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Board told students returning from non-accredited programs will need third-party credit-by-exam
Summary
Administration said students returning from non-accredited schools cannot automatically receive credit; staff proposed using third-party credit-by-exam options (Texas Tech, University of Texas) and will return to the board with a resolution to formalize the process.
Staff described recurring situations in which students re-enroll after attending non-accredited programs and expect credit for prior coursework. Administration said teachers should not be asked to create credit-by-exam assessments and proposed third-party options such as Texas Tech and the University of Texas as the mechanism to grant recovered credit when appropriate.
The board was told staff will bring a formal resolution on Aug. 27 to clarify board policy and the third-party process. Administration noted students would have opportunities to take credit-by-exam and that passing results would be credited, but staff emphasized the district will use an outside provider to avoid asking classroom teachers to produce those exams.
