Transition Readiness
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) new accountability model for transition readiness.
KDE website for Transition Readiness
Academic Readiness Chart
Academic Transition Readiness Options
Academic Readiness through ACT
English- 18
Math- 19*
Reading- 20*
*These benchmarks are high school state requirements and colleges/Universities may require higher scores for courses
Academic Readiness through Dual Credit
ii. Minimum dual credit requirements for Transition Readiness
1. Approved dual credit courses shall include one quantitative reasoning or natural sciences course, and one written or oral communication, or arts and humanities, or social and behavioral sciences course, per the CPE General Education Transfer Policy. 2. Each approved dual credit course shall award three (3) course credit hours or higher in each course. Students must complete six (6) or more hours of dual credit coursework and receive a grade of B or higher in each course. 3. “First Year Experience (FYE)” courses such as Introduction to College, and Developmental Courses will not count as approved dual credit courses for Kentucky’s Accountability System. 4. Approved dual credit work must be captured in Kentucky Student Information System (KSIS) utilizing the appropriate corresponding course code and naming processes as addressed in the dual credit data standard. Thus, courses completed outside of the regular school day can count toward academic readiness but must be captured in KSIS scheduling in addition to on the student’s high school transcript.
Career Readiness Options
Readiness with an Industry Certification (list provided on website)
Career Readiness through End of Program Assessment
Career Readiness through Dual Credit
Complete 2 dual credit courses in a CTE pathway with a B or higher in each course.
KDE website for Transition Readiness
Academic Readiness Chart
Academic Transition Readiness Options
Academic Readiness through ACT
English- 18
Math- 19*
Reading- 20*
*These benchmarks are high school state requirements and colleges/Universities may require higher scores for courses
Academic Readiness through Dual Credit
ii. Minimum dual credit requirements for Transition Readiness
1. Approved dual credit courses shall include one quantitative reasoning or natural sciences course, and one written or oral communication, or arts and humanities, or social and behavioral sciences course, per the CPE General Education Transfer Policy. 2. Each approved dual credit course shall award three (3) course credit hours or higher in each course. Students must complete six (6) or more hours of dual credit coursework and receive a grade of B or higher in each course. 3. “First Year Experience (FYE)” courses such as Introduction to College, and Developmental Courses will not count as approved dual credit courses for Kentucky’s Accountability System. 4. Approved dual credit work must be captured in Kentucky Student Information System (KSIS) utilizing the appropriate corresponding course code and naming processes as addressed in the dual credit data standard. Thus, courses completed outside of the regular school day can count toward academic readiness but must be captured in KSIS scheduling in addition to on the student’s high school transcript.
Career Readiness Options
Readiness with an Industry Certification (list provided on website)
Career Readiness through End of Program Assessment
Career Readiness through Dual Credit
Complete 2 dual credit courses in a CTE pathway with a B or higher in each course.