1. School of Continuing Education North Orange County Community College District www.sce.edu

2. NOCCCD School of Continuing Education Picture of our District Office/Anaheim Campus; Fullerton College Campus; Cypress College Campus

3. Noncredit Advantage: Career Development College Preparation (CDCP) Noncredit CDCP instruction is a way to equity and closing the achievement gap. Noncredit courses have no enrollment fees which provide for greater access to educational opportunities. CDCP programs can be offered on an open-entry / open-exit basis to accommodate working adults. CDCP programs can have articulated pathways of college and career education with the credit programs of their own colleges and college districts.

4. Equalization of CDCP Funding Noncredit Career Development and College Preparation (CDCP) programs are designed to bridge CC students into higher education and/or earned employment 06/07 state funding per FTES: credit:$4367 CDCP: $3092 noncredit: $2626 Trailer bill law for the 2014-15 State budget establishes an increase in the CDCP noncredit rate equal to the credit rate, beginning July 1, 2015.

5. CDCP Certificate Approval Requirements Sequence of two or more courses that lead to: “Certificate of Completion” for improved employability or job opportunities Certificate of Completion should correspond to programs in Short Term Vocational or Workforce Preparation. -OR- “Certificate of Competency” in a recognized career field transitioning to credit, a degree, or baccalaureate institution Certificate of Competency should correspond to English as a Second Language or Elementary/Secondary Basic Skills. There are only four noncredit areas that are eligible for inclusion into CDCP certificates with noncredit instructional areas (CB22): ESL Elementary/Secondary Basic Skills Short-Term Vocational Workforce Prep Refer to Table 9 (page 96) of the Program and Course Approval Handbook (PCAH) for a description of each CDCP category and valid TOP Codes.

6. Accountability CCC Scorecard measures CDCP student outcomes: CDCP cohort: attempts of at least two CDCP courses within three years Six-year tracking period Noncredit Student Progress and Achievement Rate (SPAR): CDCP completion credit certificate or degree completion transfer to four-year institution

7. Useful Resources and References Education Code 84750.5 84757(a) 84760.5 CCR, Title 5 55150 55151 58160 CCCCO Program and Course Approval Handbook (PCAH) Section 4 - Noncredit Curriculum Certificate of Competency (Appendix F, pg. 201) Certificate of Completion (Appendix G, pg. 218) Taxonomy of Programs (TOP) 6th Edition Chancellor’s Office, Academic Affairs Division web page http://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/AcademicAffairs.aspx http://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/AcademicAffairs.aspx

8. CDCP Pathway for English as a Second Language (ESL) Written Communication Skills Program# 24117 The goal is an independent writer equally successful in an academic or job-related setting. Assignments include essays and PowerPoint presentations. Credits earned may be applied towards obtaining a High School Diploma.

9. CDCP Pathway Program Requirements : ESL ESL Written Communication Skills ESLA 804: ESL & the Arts ESLA 813: Intermediate Grammar Review ESLA 810: Writing and Reading

10. College Preparation CDCP Pathway for English as a Second Language (ESL) ESL Academic Success Program # 24293 The ESL Academic Success Program bridges ESL classes with college, high school, the GED, and vocational training programs. The goal is to prepare students to function successfully in a variety of academic settings. The program offers high-level ESL courses as well as student services including workshops, assistance with college applications, and field trips.

11. College Preparation CDCP Pathway Program Requirements: ESL ESL Academic Success ESL 1040: Listening/Speaking for Academic Success ESL 1045: Reading/Writing for Academic Success

12. CDCP Pathway for Career Technical Education (CTE) Pharmacy Technician Program # 24219 This program prepares students for an entry-level position as a pharmacy technician at a community or institutional pharmacy. This program meets the State Board of Pharmacy registration requirements.

13. CDCP Pathway Program Requirements: CTE Pharmacy TechnicianCore Courses MEOC 104: Medical Terminology MEOC 130 Intro to Pharm Tech MEOC 140 Pharm Math MEOC 12/122: Pharmacology 1 & 2 MEDO 230: Pharmacy Operations Lab MEOC 135: Human Relations for Healthcare Workers MEDO 220/221: In- /Out-Patient Lab Externship MOEC 316/317 In/Out-Patient Externship

14. CDCP Pathway for Career and Technical Education Early Childhood Education Program #24404 This program provides training for teacher and caregiver positions in licensed proprietary infant/toddler/preschool child daycare center. Curriculum is approved by the State Department of Community Care Licensing.

15. CDCP Pathway Program Requirements: CTE ECE Core Courses ECE 170: Intro to Curriculum ECE 108: Program Principles and Practices ECE 140: Early Childhood Development ESE 136: Family Community Relationships ECE 100: Child Health and Safety ECE Elective Courses (choose two) ECE 112:Language Arts and Literacy ECE 1332: Program Creative Experiences ECE 130: Program Science and Math ECE 116: Program Music and Movement ECE 175: Infant- Toddler Care ECE 165: Children with Special Needs

16. Noncredit Course MIS Codes CB 03 – TOP Code See Data Element Dictionary for valid TOP Codes per CDCP category. CB 04 – Credit Status CB 04 = N (Noncredit Course) CB 08 – Basic Skills Status CB 08 = B (Basic Skills Course) CB 08= N (Not a Basic Skills Course) CB 11 – Course Classification CB 11 = J (Workforce Prep Enhanced Funding) CB 11 = K (Other Noncredit Enhanced Funding) CB 11 = L (Noncredit Non-Enhanced Funding)

17. Noncredit Course MIS Codes Continued CB 13 – Special Class Classification CB 13 = N (Not a Special Class for CDCP) CB 21 – Prior-to-College Transfer Level CB 21 = A – H or Y (Non-Applicable) See Data Element Dictionary for valid CB 21 levels for each TOP Code. CB 22 – Noncredit Category CB 22 for CDCP = A (ESL) C (Elementary/Secondary Basic Skills) I (Short-Term Vocational) J (Workforce Preparation) CB 24 – Program Status CB 24 = 1 (Program Applicable for new courses for approved programs) CB 24 = 2 (Not Program Applicable for new courses for new programs)

18. CDCP Program: Key Application Items SP 01: Program TOP Code SP 02: Program Award SP 02 = Noncredit Program Certificate or Diploma: Certificate of Completion or Certificate of Competence or HSDP Supporting Documentation: COR’s Narrative LMID (for Short-Term Vocational only) DAS Approval Letter (for Apprenticeship only)

19. SCE Curriculum Approval SCE Curriculum Committee: sound pedagogy, SLO, COR elements District Curriculum Coordination Council: feedback from sister colleges, coordination of efforts NOCCCD Board of Trustees

20. Common errors for Noncredit Courses Catalog Description on the CI proposal record does not match the Catalog Description stated in the official course outline of record Department Number stated in field CB01 does not match the Department Number stated in the official course outline of record. Course Title in field CB02 must match the Course Title stated in the official course outline of record. Course Hours stated on the official course outline of record must match the Minimum and Maximum Course Hours fields on the CI proposal record. Time of the district governing board approval date. A “New” or “Substantial Change” course proposal requires a district governing board approval date that is within at least two years of the approval date. Courses incorrectly coded “B – Basic Skills” (field CB08 of course proposal record) but the content, objectives, and learning outcomes do not convey a reinforcement of basic skills (elementary and secondary) competencies and proficiencies.

21. Common errors for Certificate Programs Required supporting documentation is not attached to the certificate proposal (a complete narrative, official course outline of record(s), etc.) The “Course Report” section of the certificate proposal is incomplete and courses are not “attached” to the certificate CDCP Enhanced Funding – Upon Chancellor's Office approval of a NEW certificate program (program control number is issued), all courses for which enhanced funding is sought MUST be “attached” to the certificate program AND coded correctly for CDCP enhanced funding! Refer to the “Course Coding for CDCP Funding” section in the Program and Course Approval Handbook (page 99) and “Table 11: Noncredit Course Coding Guide for CDCP Enhanced Funding” (page 101) of the Program and Course Approval Handbook.

22. Timeline for approval On average, 30 to 45 days from date submitted into the CCC Curriculum Inventory. Proposals submitted incorrectly will be returned for revisions (“Revision Request”) in the CCC Curriculum Inventory and processed in the order in which it is resubmitted.

23. Policies and Services Catalog rights Grading system Credit by exam Student records and transcripts Scholarship opportunities (for books, supplies, or transfer to credit)

24. Support Services for CDCP Students Adult College and Career Transition Program (ACCT) Career Center Orientation Assessment Center Counseling and advisement Labs/Tutoring Centers: Basic Skills Learning Center Computer Skills Lab ESL Learning Center

25. SCE Catalog http://sce.edu/catalog/