Graduation Guidelines Menu of Options - Availability for Spring 2021

Measures

Status

Websites

ACCUPLACER

Please reach out to your partnering institution for questions about how to take an ACCUPLACER test at this time.

• ACCUPLACER.College Board

ACT

Many Colorado testing centers are administering the ACT in February, April, June, and July 2021, depending on “guidance from the CDC, state governments, and local public health guidelines. Please review current testing information at ACT.org

• ACT.org
• COVID-19 Updates, and FAQs
• Email act-services@act.org for fee waivers

ACT WorkKeys

Students can test when they return to school, and/or when the local Workforce Center is open.  

• ACT WorkKeys

Advanced Placement (AP)

The 2021 AP Exams are scheduled for May 3-14, 2021.  The AP Program intends to. “...provide a contingency testing option - that contains full course content - if school buildings close for safety concerns.”

• APCentral.collegeboard.org 
• Resources and Implementation Guides for AP
• Spring 2021 AP Testing Updates 

ASVAB

Student ASVAB testing has resumed this fall, as schools open for in-person learning.

• ASVAB
• Career Exploration tool  

Concurrent Enrollment 

Local Education Providers (LEPs) should work with their higher education partners to determine how the institution plans to offer courses. Most classes are available online, and some college courses will be open to students on site.

• Concurrent Enrollment (CDE)
• CDHE: COVID-19 Guidance
• Concurrent Enrollment and Higher Education Admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic (CDE)

District Capstone

Because this measure is district-determined, students can work on their capstone projects, portfolios, and/or presentations individually and, if available, digitally. 

• District Capstone (CDE)

Industry Certificate

Many Industry Certificate programs are available for students in Spring 2021.  Please find a list of online programs here.

Consider applying for the Career Development Incentive Program for approved Industry Certificates and programs.   Please see a list of approved programs and industry certifications available online here.  The intent to participate is due March 2021.

• Colorado Workforce Development Council
• Career Development Incentive Program
• List of approved programs

International Baccalaureate (IB)

The Spring 2021 IB examinations are scheduled for April 29 – May 21. “The IB will continue to update schools with timely guidance ahead of the May 2021 session. Please check back regularly for updates.”

• Find out more information at IBO.org and IBO Guidance (PDF)
• IB Community COVID 19 updates

SAT

The spring SAT test date for 11th graders has been set for April 13, 2021, with the make-up administration on April 27.  Find out more information on the CDE assessment website for SAT and PSAT.  And check the SAT website for other local testing dates.

• SAT website (CDE)
• SAT website (College Board)
• SAT Coronavirus Updates (College Board)

Collaboratively developed, standards-based performance assessments

CDE and educators across the state have formed a Professional Learning Community focused on cultivating strong performance assessment practices. Participants will use a scoring platform to facilitate statewide scoring collaboration of the teacher developed performance assessments. The PLC is in place for the 2020-2021 school year.  

• Collaboratively developed, standards-based Performance Assessments (CDE)
• Contact Angela Landrum: landrum_a@cde.state.co.us