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This innovative program will fill the need in the community to provide a comprehensive pathway to earning that credential through a combination of prior learning assessment (PLA) and targeted curriculum. The PLA honors the demonstrated competencies of prior high school experience as well as workplace learning and military experience. The curriculum aligns with the legislatively mandated competencies in Civics, Mathematics, Reading & Writing. Overall, students will have the opportunity to complete the requirements of this diploma through individualized plans that accelerate time to completion and puts them on a path toward a high wage, high demand certificate or degree at CCD.  \nThe main drivers for offering a high school diploma through CCD is to meet the economic demands of the city & county of Denver as well the State of Colorado. While only 8%, on average, of the population of the Denver MSA does not have a high school credential, significant gaps exist for underrepresented populations (see charts on page 4) . A high school diploma serves as a gatekeeper for individuals moving into the workplace and the economic impact of not having such a credential has become untenable. Not having a high school diploma:  \n• limits an individual’s ability to earn sustainable wages  \n• limits the pool of qualified workers demanded by 21st century business & industry  \n• disqualifies individuals from eligibility to receive federal financial aid  \nTraditionally, the only path to earning a diploma for a student who did not complete the credential in their local highschool is to successfully pass the GED exam. The GED exam is administered only on a computer, at approved testing centers. It consists of four (4) content area tests: Reasoning through Language Arts (RLA), Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies. A test taker must score a minimum of 145 (out of 200) points in each content area. Colorado has also approved the HiSET exam, which is similar to the GED, but has five (5) content areas tests as well as a  \npencil/paper option. Even though programs offer support classes to help students successfully pass this exam, they are both high-stake standardized exams and have the same propensity to disadvantage students based on race/ethnicity as other exams such as the ACT, SAT, and Accuplacer 1. In contrast, CCD seeks to create a path for students to earn a highschool diploma that aligns with the racial equity strategies already employed by the college that disrupt systemic barriers for students from traditionally marginalized backgrounds.  \nCCD’s High School Diploma program requires successful completion of the following courses or equivalent PLA meeting the competencies of the identified courses below:  \n\n| Reading & Writing | Mathematics | Civics |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| ENG 0090: Composition & Reading | MAT 0250: Quantitative Literacy-or\u003Cbr>MAT 0300: Algebraic Literacy | PSC 1050: Current Political Issues (GT-SS1)\u003Cbr>• US Federal Government\u003Cbr>• Colorado State & Local Government\u003Cbr>• Genocide & Holocaust |\n\nSee attached CCD High School Diploma Checklist for details on all ways students can meet the high school diploma requirement in lieu of the above courses.  \n1 Saenz, Victor, et al. \"The Impact of Financial Aid on College Success for Students of Color. \" Rethinking Equity in Higher Education, American Council on Education, 2019, pp. 25-40. Available at [https://www.equityinhighered.org](https://www.equityinhighered.org).  \nCost-effectiveness Assessment (for Students, CCCS, State)  \nHigh school diplomas for students outside the traditional public and private secondary educational sector are limited to adult high schools regulated through the Colorado Department of Education and funded through a very limited stream of adult education and workforce dollars. The high school","cbCainn9zix5bt9C","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainn9zix5bt9C","pdf",402106,"English","# Executive Summary\n## Program Rationale and Equity Context\n## Traditional Credential Pathways (GED/HiSET)\n## CCD Curriculum Requirements and Competency Alignment\n## Cost-Effectiveness and Funding Approach","[{\"question\":\"When will CCD launch the High School Diploma program and what is its core approach?\",\"answer\":\"The program is planned to launch in January 2025. 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