Granting Additional Substitute Tests and Certification and license Examinations Approved for Earning Verified Credit
Resolution Number 2001-13
April 26, 2001
WHEREAS, the Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia make the following provisions relative to students earning verified units of credit:
8VAC 20-131-110.B Standard and verified units of credit
…The Board may from time to time approve additional tests for the purpose of awarding verified credit. Such additional tests, which enable students to earn verified units of credit, must, at a minimum, meet the following criteria:
6) The test must be standardized and graded independently of the school or school division in which the test is given; 7) The test must be knowledge-based; 8) The test must be administered on a multi-state or international basis; and 9) To be counted in a specific academic area, the test must measure content that incorporates or exceeds the SOL content in the course for which verified credit is given.
8 VAC 20-131-50.B-4 (Footnote 5. and C.2, Footnote 5) Requirements for graduation.
Verified Credits Required: 1
Student Selected Test5
5A student may utilize additional assessments for earning verified credit in computer science, technology, or other areas as prescribed by the Board in 8VAC 20-131-110.B.; and
WHEREAS, in September 2000, the Board approved criteria and additional substitute tests for verified credit and an initial list of certifications and examinations to satisfy the requirements for the Board of Education’s Career and Technical Education Seal and the technology requirement for the Board of Education’s Seal of Advanced Mathematics and Technology;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education that Attachment A—certification and license examinations and Attachment B—additional substitute tests are approved by the board for earning verified credit.
Adopted in Richmond, Virginia. This Twenty-Sixth Day of April in the Year 2001.
| Certification | Issuing Organization |
|---|---|
| A+ Certification | CompTia |
| Accredited Legal Secretary (ALS) | National Association of Legal Secretaries (NALS) |
| Air Conditioning Installation Technician | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) |
| Air Conditioning Service Technician | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) |
| Air Distribution Installation Technician | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) |
| Air Distribution Service Technician | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) |
| Automotive Technician (ASE) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| Certified Computer Service Technician (CST) | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA) |
| Certified Customer Service Specialist (CSS) | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA) |
| Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Associate | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA) |
| Certified Hospitality Supervisor (CHS) | American Hotel and Motel Association (AH&MA) |
| Certified Internet Webmaster Associate | CompTia/ProSoft |
| Certified Internet Webmaster Application Developer | CompTia/ProSoft |
| Certified Internet Webmaster E-Commerce | CompTia/ProSoft |
| Certified Internet Webmaster Enterprise Specialist | CompTia/ProSoft |
| Certified Internet Webmaster Internetworking Professional | CompTia/ProSoft |
| Certified Internet Webmaster Security Professional | CompTia/ProSoft |
| Certified Internet Webmaster Server Administrator | CompTia/ProSoft |
| Certified Internet Webmaster Site Designer | CompTia/ProSoft |
| Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) | American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) |
| Certified Novell Administrator | Novell |
| Certified Novell Engineer | Novell |
| Certified Satillite Dish Installer | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA) |
| Child Development Association (CDA) | National Credential Council for Professional Recognition |
| Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA)–Routing and Switching | Cisco Systems |
| Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) – WAN Switching | Cisco Systems |
| Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician (ASE) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| Consumer Electronics Certification (CEC) | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA) |
| Damage Analysis and Estimating Certification (ASE) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| Developer for Java 2 Platform | Sun Microsystems |
| Emergency Medical Technician | Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services |
| Engine Machinist (ASE) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| Enterprise Architect for Java 2 Platform | Sun Microsystems |
| Fiber Optics Installer Certification (FOIC) | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA) |
| Gas Furnace Installation Technician | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) |
| Gas Furnace Service Technician | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) |
| Heat Pump Installation Technician | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) |
| Heat Pump Service Technician | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) |
| Hospitality Skills Certification - Front Desk Agents | American Hotel and Motel Association (AH&MA) |
| Hospitality Skills Certification - Restaurant Servers | American Hotel and Motel Association (AH&MA) |
| Hospitality Skills Certification - Room Attendants | American Hotel and Motel Association (AH&MA) |
| i-Net+ Certification | CompTia |
| Java Programmer for Java 2 | Sun Microsystems |
| Machining Skills - Level 1 | National Tool and Machining Association (NTMA) |
| Medium and Heavy Duty Truck Technician (ASE) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| Metalforming Skills - Level 1 | National Tool and Machining Association (NTMA) |
| Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) | Microsoft |
| Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet (MCP+I) | Microsoft |
| Microsoft Certified Professional + Site Building (MCP+Site Building) | Microsoft |
| Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) | Microsoft |
| Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) | Microsoft |
| Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Internet (MCSE+I) | Microsoft |
| Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) | Microsoft |
| Network+ Certification | CompTia |
| Nurse Aide | Virginia Board of Nursing |
| Oil Furnace Installation Technician | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) |
| Oil Furnace Service Technician | North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) |
| Oracle Application Developer | Oracle Corporation |
| Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) | Oracle Corporation |
| Outdoor Power Equipment Certifications | Equipment and Engine Training Council |
| Parts Specialist – Automobile or Medium/Heavy Truck | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| School Bus Technician (ASE) | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |
| SENSE Training Program Certifications (Welding) | American Welding Society (AWS) |
| License | Issuing Organization |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology | Virginia Board of Cosmetology (Dept. of Professional & Occupational Regulations) |
| Nail Technician | Virginia Board of Cosmetology (Dept. of Professional & Occupational Regulations) |
| Practical Nursing | Virginia Board of Nursing |
| Real Estate Salesperson | Virginia Real Estate Board (Dept. of Professional & Occupational Regulations) |
Attachment B
Additional Substitute Assessments Recommended by
Accountability Advisory Committee
April 25, 2001
The Accountability Advisory Committee met on April 25, 2001, and approved the following tests to be recommended to the Board of Education as substitute tests for verified credit. The Department of Education has reviewed the tests that are listed in the tables below against the related Standards of Learning. These recommended substitute tests have received a moderate to high correlation with the content of the related Standards of Learning tests. The recommended tests meet the SOA criteria in 8VAC 20-131-110.B and 8 VAC 20-131-50.B.4 (Footnote 5 and C.2, Footnote 5).
| SOL Test | Substitute Test | Proficient | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Further Mathematics (AICE) | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Mathematics (AICE) | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Further Mathematics (A Level) | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Additional Mathematics (IGCSE) | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Mathematics (IGCSE) | |||
| ACT: Mathematics Subtest | |||
| IB Mathematics (Higher Level) | 2 | 3 | |
| Algebra II | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Further Mathematics (AICE) | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Mathematics (AICE) | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Further Mathematics (A Level) | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Additional Mathematics (IGCSE) | |||
| IB Mathematics (Higher Level) | 2 | 3 | |
| Geometry | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Mathematics (IGCSE) | |||
| ACT: Mathematics Subtest | |||
| IB Mathematics (Higher Level) | 2 | 3 | |
| IB Math Studies (Standard Level)* | 2 | 3 | |
| IB Math Methods (Standard Level)* | 2 | 3 | |
| SAT II Math IC* | 400 | 500 | |
| SAT II Math IIC* | 400 | 500 | |
| AP Calculus* | 2 | 3 |
* This test has already been approved to substitute for the Algebra I or the Algebra II SOL tests. In light of revisions to Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia which state that a substitute assessment “must measure content that incorporates or exceeds the SOL content in the course for which verified credit is given” (8 VAC 20-131-110.4), this test is now also being recommended as a substitute for the Geometry SOL test because knowledge of geometry is a prerequisite to success on the test.
| SOL Test | Substitute Test | Proficient | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Science | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Environmental Science, GCE - AS Level | |||
| AP Environmental Science* | 2 | 3 | |
| Biology | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Biology, GCE - A Level | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Biology, GCE - AS Level | |||
| ACT: Science Reasoning Subtest | |||
| Chemistry | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Chemistry, GCE - A Level | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Chemistry, GCE - AS Level | |||
| ACT Science Reasoning Subtest |
*The AP Environmental Science test has previously been considered as a substitute assessment. In light of revisions to Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia which state that a substitute assessment “must measure content that incorporates or exceeds the SOL content in the course for which verified credit is given” (8 VAC 20-131-110.4), this test is now being recommended for reconsideration as a substitute for the Earth Science SOL test because knowledge of earth science is a prerequisite to success on the test.
| SOL Test | Substitute Test | Proficient | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Geography | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: IGCSE Geography | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: GCE - AS Level | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: GCE - A Level |
| SOL Test | Substitute Test | Proficient | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| English: Writing | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: English Language (GCE-AS) | |||
| Cambridge InternationalExaminations: IGCSEEnglish as a Second Language | |||
| ACT: Writing Subtest | |||
| WorkKeys: Writing | |||
| AP English Literature and Composition* | 2 | 3 | |
| English: Reading / Literature / Research | |||
| Cambridge International Examinations: Language and Literature in English (IGCSE) | |||
| Cambridge InternationalExaminations: IGCSEEnglish as a Second Language | |||
| ACT: Reading Subtest | |||
| AP English Language and Composition** | 2 | 3 |
*The AP Literature and Composition test includes both literature and writing but no research questions. It has already been approved to substitute for the English:Reading/Literature/Research SOL test. In light of revisions to Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia which state that a substitute assessment “must measure content that incorporates or exceeds the SOL content in the course for which verified credit is given” (8 VAC 20-131-110.4), this test is now being recommended as a substitute for both the English: Reading/Literature/Research and the English:Writing tests. The AP Literature and Composition test may be used to earn two English verified units of credit.
**The AP Language and Composition test has already been approved to substitute for the English:Writing SOL test. In light of revisions to Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia which state that a substitute assessment “must measure content that incorporates or exceeds the SOL content in the course for which verified credit is given” (8 VAC 20-131-110.4), this test is now being recommended as a substitute for both the English:Writing and the English:Reading/Literature/Research tests. The AP Language and Composition test may be used to earn two English verified units of credit.
Student-Selected Test for Verified Credit
For both the Standard and the Advanced Studies Diplomas, a student must earn one verified credit by taking an additional SOL test of his/her choice. The SOA provide that “a student may utilize additional assessments for earning verified credit in computer science, technology, or other areas as prescribed by the Board in 8 VAC 20-131-110.B.”
| Student-Selected Test Area | Substitute Test | Proficient | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science/ Technology | |||
| Advanced Placement Computer Science A* | 2 | 3 | |
| Advanced Placement Computer Science AB* | 2 | 3 | |
| College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Information Systems and Computer Applications* | 30 | 40 | |
| International Baccalaureate Computer Science (Standard Level)* | 2 | 3 | |
| International Baccalaureate Computer Science (Higher Level)* | 2 | 3 |
*These examinations have been approved to satisfy the technology component of the Board of Education’s Seal of Advanced Mathematics and Technology.
Signature:
Kirk T. Schroder, President
Board of Education
Adopted in the Minutes of the Virginia Board of Education
April 26, 2001