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Consistent frameworks will assist AEL program administrators in fully  \nimplementing these opportunities and support all Iowans in their pursuit of a HSED.  \nSpecial thanks to the HSED Task Force members and HSED Alternative Pathways Working Group for their thoughtful contributions and assistance in evaluating the need for alternative pathways to achieve a HSED. This task force developed recommendations for the alternative pathways grounded in comprehensive data, research, and integrity that ensures rigor and maintains quality standards important to Iowa.  \nIowa Department of Education--Adult Education & Literacy  \nContents  \n1.0 Option 1: High School Equivalency Diploma Program Based on a  \nDepartment-Approved Test  \n1.1 Age Requirement  \n1.2 Parent or Guardian Consent  \n1.3 Residency Requirement  \n1.4 Verification of Non Enrolled status  \n1.5 Comprehensive Intake  \n1.6 Diploma, Transcript, or Verification of Fees  \n1.7 Testing  \n1.8 Verification Form with Qualifying Forms to test  \n1.9 Validity of Test Scores  \n1.10 Retest  \n1.11 Management Information System (MIS) Reporting  \n1.12 Adult Education Data Reporting  \n1.13 Diploma Award Date  \n1.14 Reporting (“Diploma Sender”)  \n1.15 DE Approved Testing Site  \n2.0 Option 2: High School Equivalency Diploma Program Based on Attainment  \nof High School Credit  \n2.1 Age Requirement  \n2.2 Parent or Guardian Consent  \n2.3 Residency Requirement  \n2.4 Verification of Non Enrolled Status  \n2.5 Comprehensive Intake  \n2.6 Diploma Award Date  \n2.7 Diploma, Transcript, or Verification Fees  \n2.8 Course Fees  \n2.9 Core Credit Requirements  \n2.10 Elective Credit Requirements  \n2.11 Postsecondary Credit  \n2.12 Award of Prior Credit  \n2.13 Minimum Participation Requirement  \n2.14 Minimum Graduation Requirement  \n2.15 Management Information System (MIS) Reporting  \n2.16 Adult Education Data Reporting  \n2.17 Diploma Reporting (“Diploma Sender”)  \n2.18 Ideal Participant  \n3.0 Option 3: High School Equivalency Diploma Program Based on Postsecondary Degree  \n3.1 Age Requirement  \n3.2 Parent or Guardian Consent  \n3.3 Residency  \n3.4 Verification of Non Enrolled Status  \n3.5 Comprehensive Intake  \n3.6 Diploma Award Date  \n3.7 Diploma, Transcript, or Verification Fees  \n3.8 Fees  \n3.9 Transcripts  \n3.10 Institutional Requirements  \n3.11 Management Information System (MIS) Reporting  \n3.12 Adult Education Data Reporting  \n3.13 Diploma Reporting (“Diploma Sender”)  \n3.14 Ideal Participant  \n4.0 Option 4: High School Equivalency Diploma Program Based on Foreign Postsecondary Degree  \n4.1 Age Requirement  \n4.2 Parent or Guardian Consent  \n4.3 Residency  \n4.4 Comprehensive Intake  \n4.5 Diploma Award Date  \n4.6 Diploma, Transcript, or Verification Fees  \n4.7 Fees  \n4.8 Transcripts  \n4.9 Evaluating Foreign Credentials  \n4.10 Citizenship  \n4.11 Management Information System (MIS) Reporting  \n4.12 Adult Education Data Reporting  \n4.13 Diploma Reporting (“Diploma Sender”)  \n4.14 Ideal Participant  \n5.0 Appendices  \nAppendix 1: Agency/Program Application Form  \nAppendix 2: Registration Data Elements  \nAppendix 3: Transcript Evaluation Form  \nAppendix 4: Sample Action Plan  \nAppendix 5: Sample Program Checklist for Comprehensive Intake  \nAppendix 6: Prior Work-site Learning Assessment  \nAppendix 7: Current Work-site Learning Assessment  \nOption 1  \nH","cbCaivHuohwusdLZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivHuohwusdLZ","pdf",316503,"English","# Contents\n## Option 1: High School Equivalency Diploma Program Based on a Department-Approved Test\n## Option 2: High School Equivalency Diploma Program Based on Attainment of High School Credit\n## Option 3: High School Equivalency Diploma Program Based on Postsecondary Degree\n## Option 4: High School Equivalency Diploma Program Based on Foreign Postsecondary Degree\n## Appendices","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this Implementation Guide for Iowa AEL programs?\",\"answer\":\"It helps AEL program administrators and staff implement Iowa’s alternative pathways to earn a high school equivalency diploma (HSED) under Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 32, with consistent frameworks to support completion.\"},{\"question\":\"How does Option 1 determine eligibility for earning an HSED?\",\"answer\":\"Option 1 awards the HSED to participants who achieve minimum standard scores on a Department-approved test, with HiSET provided under the Department’s contract.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of requirements and processes are covered across the four options?\",\"answer\":\"The guide covers age and consent rules, residency and non-enrolled verification, comprehensive intake, diploma/transcript/fee verification, testing or credit/degree evaluation, management information system (MIS) reporting, and adult education data reporting, including diploma reporting by the “Diploma Sender”.\"}]","Alternative Pathways To A High School Equivalency Diploma - Implementation Guide | PDF"]