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District expands AP and dual‑credit offerings; CTE outcomes show growing credentialing
Summary
Administrators described growth in AP and dual‑credit courses (new AP courses with Winona State), strong transcripted-credit rates (87% of attempts earn college credit), and an expansion of industry‑recognized credentials (including CNA and medical assistant) among recent graduates.
Carrie Huth and Dr. Brida Roering presented the district’s "redefining ready" report card covering college-ready and career-ready indicators. Board members heard that AP test passing rose from 16% to 19% and the district is adding AP sections tied to concurrent‑enrollment agreements (examples: global issues in healthcare with Winona State, U.S. history courses).
Dual-credit and transcripted-credit participation remain strong, administrators said: when students attempt transcripted courses, 87% earn credit on those attempts. The district noted 35 standing agreements with Western Technical College and is expanding partnerships (Madison College, Winona State) and exploring transferability to four-year institutions.
Career and technical education (CTE) also produced measurable student credentials. Administrators highlighted industry-recognized credentials (IRCs) such as certified nursing assistant (CNA), medical assistant (MA), EMT and others; several recent graduates left high school with multiple credentials. Dr. Roering stressed that credentials and dual-credit opportunities give students both practical workplace options and transferable college credit.
Board members asked about the definition of "concentrator" and the state’s cutoffs (two courses vs. three) and how the district might supplement the indicator with counts of three-or-more course concentrators. Administration said data teams can provide additional breakdowns and suggested adding secondary indicators if the board wants deeper measures.
