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Title: Earning Industry-Recognized Credentials in High School: Exploring Research and Policy Issues
Language: English
Authors: Castellano, Marisa, Stone, James R., III, Stringfield, Sam
Source: Journal of Career and Technical Education. Spr 2005 21(2):7-34.
Availability: Omicron Tau Theta. 228 McAdams Hall, Clemson, SC 29689. Tel: 864-656-3300; Fax: 864-656;5675; Web site: http://www.ottonline.org/jcte.html
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 28
Publication Date: 2005
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: High School Students, Credentials, Educational Research, Educational Policy, Job Skills, Accountability, Career Education, Technical Education, Educational Quality, Outcomes of Education, Program Effectiveness, Longitudinal Studies, Outcome Measures, Program Costs, Student Participation, Data Collection, Student Certification, Academic Standards, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Administrator Attitudes, Employer Attitudes, Web Sites, Comparative Analysis, Content Analysis, Position Papers, Interviews, Value Judgment, Educational Practices, Career Readiness, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation
ISSN: 1531-4952
Abstract: As states develop accountability systems for their high school career and technical education (CTE) programs, the number of students who earn industry-recognized credentials is being considered as a measure of student success and program quality. Using data from a longitudinal study we explored the value of industry-recognized credentials for high school students, and the utility of these credentials as a measure of secondary CTE program quality. We found that teachers and administrators were concerned about the costs of maintaining these programs, and about the cost to students to take the certification exams. We found that few students were earning industry-recognized credentials at these schools, but those who were tended to have a solid career plan. However, the most important finding was the difficulty collecting data, because high schools were not required to record data on students earning industry-recognized credentials. As such, this study is an initial exploration into issues that arise when conducting research or considering policy on industry certification in high school. Recommendations for future research and for CTE accountability policy are provided.
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Number of References: 37
Entry Date: 2015
Accession Number: EJ1069518
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