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INTERIM COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS STANDARD
Student achievement, graduation rate, and postsecondary enrollment data for Maryland
students, especially for underserved student populations, signal the need to rethink how we
prepare our students to succeed in and through college and in their careers. Currently, a student
meets the interim College and Career Readiness (CCR) standard if they meet or exceed the
standards in both English and math. Through our engagement, we identified guiding principles
for the implementation of a new CCR system grounded in moving beyond using standardized
test scores as the only measure of readiness, equitable access to post-CCR pathways, and
pathways that enable students to explore elective enrichment and academic opportunities.
CCR RESEARCH STUDIES
MSDE commissioned two research studies to determine the skills and knowledge necessary
to succeed in an entry-level college course. Both studies explore alternative methods of
demonstrating readiness, such as GPA and course completion.
Exploratory Study
MSDE partnered with the Maryland Assessment Research Center (MARC) at the University of
Maryland to complete a short-term quantitative study to explore the relationship between high
school state and national standardized tests, and other potential predictors of success (such as
course grades), and success in postsecondary coursework and/or workforce outcomes.
Long Term Study
MSDE has partnered with American Institutes for Research to perform a deep content analysis
to determine the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the first year at a community
college or 4-year college or university in Maryland. The preliminary report findings support
that adding an alternative way to meet the CCR standard with high school GPA increased the
percentage of students who meet the CCR standard from 40% to 64% and improved accuracy
rates in determining college ready or not college ready from 65% t0 75%.
As specified in the Blueprint, American Institutes for Research will submit their final research report to the Governor, the Maryland General
Assembly, the Accountability & Implementation Board, and the Maryland State Board & Department of Education on or before September 1, 2023.
COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS
Students have access to all pathways at no cost to themselves or their families. Career counseling programs will aid students in choosing a
post-CCR pathway. Local education agencies must support students through the successful completion of post-CCR pathways in addition
to supporting them in achieving College and Career Readiness as outlined in their individualized CCR plans.
COLLEGE PREP PROGRAMS
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International Baccalaureate (IB)
Diploma Programme
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Cambridge AICE Diploma Program
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A comparable program consisting
of Advanced Placement courses
specified by the College Board
EARLY COLLEGE AND DUAL
ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS
CAREER AND TECHNICAL
EDUCATION (CTE) PROGRAMS
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An associate degree
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At least 60 credits towards a
bachelor’s degree
An industry-recognized
occupational credential or
postsecondary certificate
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A registered apprenticeship
program
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A youth apprenticeship program