MCCB Policies and Procedures Manual (6.21.19)

Section 8: Programs

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Title: Mississippi High School Equivalency Program State Policy

Initial Date of Adoption : July 1, 1992

Reference:

Revision Date: November 21, 1997, October 25, 2002; February 20, 2015; September 15, 2017; October 20, 2017; October 19, 2018; November 16, 2018

Code Number: 8.11

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g. Retests for a higher score will be charged the usual TASC subtest fee, plus any additional state- or site- imposed fees.

8. Mississippi Competency-Based High School Equivalency Option: A. Title of State Credential: High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) B. Cost : $25.00 application fee C. Eligibility : i. Must be a Mississippi Resident

ii. Has not received a valid high school diploma or a High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) iii. Not enrolled or required to be enrolled in school under compulsory school law D. Enrollment in Adult Education i. Student Success Plan ii. Attend Orientation/Intake iii. Meet with Transition Specialist/Navigator a. Create Student portfolio iv. Register with MS WORKS a. WIOA Common Case Management Technology (Hub) v. Identify Barriers vi. Referrals to core agencies E. Educational Functioning Level Assessment: Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) i. Students must obtain a minimum score of Level 5 (grade Equivalency 9.0-12.0) in two of the following subject areas: Reading, Language, Math Computation/Applied Math F. Adult Education Instruction i. College & Career Readiness Standards - All students will receive instruction in reading, writing, and math aligned with the College and Career Readiness Standards required by the Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education https://lincs.ed.gov/professional-development/resource-collections/profile-521

ii. Smart Start Course

a. Basic Skills – National Career Readiness Certificate b. Career Exploration/Employment Preparation c. Necessary Skills (Soft Skills)

G. Must enter an approved MIBEST Program OR Integrated Education and Training Pathway a. Must complete 15 hours of college credit i. Prior Learning Assessment college credits are allowable ii. Developmental education courses are excluded

b. Minimum GPA: 2.0 or higher

H. Earn the Mississippi Smart Start Credential I. Earn a National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Applied Math

Workplace Documents

Graphic Literacy

Level 4 or higher Silver

Level 4 or higher Silver

Level 4 or higher Silver