Convert earned micro-credentials into continuing education units for re-licensure and master's equivalency¶

Strategy · All strategies
Evidence · no claims cited

Description¶

The report's first incentive strategy is implementing systems that allow earned micro-credentials to convert into a specific number of CEUs usable for re-licensure or master's equivalency petitions. Baltimore County Public Schools converts every two approved micro-credentials into one Maryland CPD credit, and North Carolina DPI lets teachers include micro-credentials earned through MOOC-Eds in license renewal. This connects micro-credentials to high-stakes professional standing such as salary advancement and licensure renewal.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• District or state systems must define a conversion rate between micro-credentials and CEUs/credits and accept them for re-licensure or master's equivalency

Constraints¶

• Nomenclature and unit systems vary by district and state (continuing education units, credits, contact hours, points)

Target Learners¶

• K-12 educators seeking re-licensure, salary advancement, or leadership opportunities

Target Learning Goals¶

• Formal recognition of competency-based professional learning toward licensure and advancement

Related Strategies¶

• Link earned micro-credentials to permanent base salary increases
• Count approved micro-credentials toward professional growth plan contact units for salary advancement

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Micro-credentials: Spurring Educator Engagement. (2016). Digital Promise. https://digitalpromise.dspacedirect.org/items/e21db610-b75c-433c-ad69-6843a299598e