W. Va. Code R. § 135-28-2

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 135-28-2 - Purpose

2.1. This rule incorporates strategies designed to achieve the overall goals of the program, methods of operation, and step-by-step procedures and responsibilities for achieving the objectives outlined and for implementing the reporting and accountability measures set forth in W. Va. Code pertaining to EDGE.

2.2. The Community and Technical Colleges (CTCs) have been charged with facilitating the formation of Community and Technical College/Career-Technical Education Consortia planning districts. The consortia are responsible for increasing the integration of secondary and post-secondary curriculum and programs that are targeted to meet regional labor market needs, including implementation of programs of study and seamless curricula projects in all major career pathways and EDGE.

2.3. The EDGE program is designed to award college credit for competencies students acquire by successfully completing recognized career-technical courses offered through public high schools and career and technical centers that have common course competencies as courses offered by the CTCs.

2.4. The Legislature has stated that more opportunities should be made available for high school students to obtain college credit prior to graduation from high school.

2.5. This rule establishes a process to ensure consistency across the Community and Technical College System for granting EDGE college credit for career-technical courses.

W. Va. Code R. § 135-28-2