Why Use Credit Flexibility? How?
Get out of class! You can get credit toward high school graduation by doing almost anything.
Play the Blues, take a trip, get an internship, do research, start a business, take a class outside school, go to iTunesU, you name it!
Is it Rigorous?How?
- Explore the ideas here, ask a question.
- Talk to your guidance counselor, principal, or teacher.
- Visit Ohio Credit Flexibility on Facebook.
- visit the Credit Flexibility pages at the Ohio Department of Education.
- Explore or ask a question at the ODE Community of Practice and get in on the discussion.
- Sign up here as a teacher/mentor
Teachers
Credit flex isn't about watering down rigor but rather ramping up relevance. This site aims to help teachers and students plan educational experience that of the highest quality.
ODE Guidance Documents
The Ohio Department of Education offers a number of documents about specific subjects and aspects. Check here or the CF Community of Practice for updates.
General Information
Highly Qualified Teachers
Funding Information
Assessment/Gifted Information
Physical Education/Athletic Eligibility Information
- Physical Education
- NCAA interpretation of nontraditional coursework
- Athletic Eligibility
- Physical Education and Credit Flexibility
Career-Technical Information
Students with Disabilities
World Languages
- Credit Flexibility and World Languages
- Supporting Data - Proficiency and Course Credit
- Language Proficiency
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Existing Credit Flexibility World Languages Program in Ohio
- Stark County Educational Service Center Recommendations
- Jackson Local Credit Flexibility Competency Demonstration
Career/Technical Education
Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA)
Ohio High School Athletics Association (OHSAA)
- Guidance for athletics eligibility (four-page pdf from OHSAA website - see especially page four, checkboxes two and three)
- Credit Flexibility and the OHSAA (PowerPoint)
Not in Ohio? Credit Flexibility may be coming to your state!
Credit Flex Resources
This area will contain a sortable list of district-by district plans, forms, and other resources.Log in to add a resource.