I. Purpose Providing secondary students dual credit opportunities is

I. Purpose

Providing secondary students dual credit opportunities is a proven educational strategy with the

capacity to complement and maximize the change of success of our educational initiatives.

Effective dual credit systems have impacts both at the secondary and postsecondary levels and

provide the opportunity for collaboration. This Memorandum of Agreement has been entered

into this ___ day of _____________ in the year 2019 by ________________________ (____)

and the University of Louisville, for the College of Education and Human Development

(CEHD). ____ and CEHD will work together to provide postsecondary opportunities for

students enrolled in the Teaching and Learning Pathway CIP code 13.0101.00.

II. Admission/Enrollment Procedures

All students (freshmen through senior) must complete the University of Louisville on-line Non-

Degree Student Application*, High School Visitor. Preferred applicants will submit their

application by November 15 for the spring semester and by April 30 for the fall

semester. Applicants submitting their application after the announced deadlines can still be

considered for admission if there is space in the course AND all credentials are received a week

before classes begin.

To be eligible for the High School Dual Credit program, ALL students must meet the following

requirements:

a) 2.5 or above GPA.**

b) 17 or above ACT Composite Score; a Reading MAP (Measures of Academic

Progress) score of 223 or above; or a CERT Reading score of 18 for freshmen and

sophomores, 20 for junior and seniors** (if juniors plan to take the ACT in Spring,

they may be admitted without ACT if GPA is 2.5 or above)

c) A recommendation from their school’s dual credit course instructor endorsed by their

guidance counselor

d) Parent/Student Financial Agreement form signed by the parent and the student

e) An official transcript from their high school (if a freshman does not have grades

recorded on a high school transcript yet, the first semester grades may be submitted

by the school counselor)

f) 90% attendance rate

*University of Louisville Application fees will be waived for all Dual Credit students

DUAL CREDIT

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN

DEVELOPMENT

UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE

AND

___________ COUNTY SCHOOLS

**If a sophomore or freshmen has not completed either the ACT, MAP, or CERT, or does not

have a 2.5 or above GPA, the student can be considered for admission IF the appropriate school

official recommends the student for the program.

III. Approved Courses

The following courses are approved to be offered as dual credit between CEHD-UL and ____.

Prefix

Course

Number

Credit

Hours

Course Title

Required Field

Hours Reported

to KFETS

KDE state

code

EDTP

201

The Teaching Profession

18 hours

331030 THE

LEARNING

COMMUNITY

EDTP

107

Human Development

and Learning

36 hours

331031 THE

LEARNER-

CENTERED

CLASSROOM

EDTP

215

Foundations of

Instruction

40 hours

331032 THE

PROFESSIONAL

EDUCATOR

Note:

EDTP 201 counts as a general education course.

EDTP 215 will substitute EDTP 301 for Middle Grades and Secondary Education programs.

IV. Legislative Regulations Related to KHEAA Scholarship Programs

Dual Credit Scholarship (DCS)

According to KRS 164.786, KHEAA (Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority) Dual

Credit Scholarship administration for School Year (SY) 2019-20 is as follows:

 Only juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for the KHEAA Dual Credit Scholarship

(DCS).

 Regardless of scholarship status/eligibility, all Kentucky high school students taking dual

credit coursework through a Dual Credit-participating institution will receive the

discounted course cost (estimated to be $56 per hour during 2018-19).

 There is no guarantee all students will receive a KHEAA DC scholarship next year.

KHEAA Scholarship awards are based on available funding by KHEAA. Seniors will

receive award priority before juniors.

 High schools will be delivering college success counseling to students beginning with the

2018-19 school year.

 Students must be admitted to the postsecondary institution before KHEAA scholarship

payment is made.

 Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) will be disbursing funds

directly to the participating postsecondary institutions upon receipt of student enrollment

each semester.

 KHEAA Scholarship students cannot be charged additional fees – only the discounted

tuition rate for their dual credit course.

 Students cannot be charged when a course is not successfully completed.

 Postsecondary institutions will be allowed to keep 50% of the amount disbursed for a

course that is not successfully completed.

 High schools will be reporting information to KHEAA that identifies students scheduled

to take dual credit.

 The deadline for reporting 2018-19 data will be mid-semester.

In case of any contradiction between the terms of this Agreement and Kentucky law on

dual credit programs, Kentucky law shall control.

Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship Program for High School Students

 A high school student must:

o Be a Kentucky resident

o Be enrolled in a Kentucky high school

o Not be eligible for, or have exhausted eligibility for, the Dual Credit Scholarship

program

o Be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment in, an approved dual credit course at an eligible

institution

 Approved dual credit courses for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship are

limited to Career and Technical Education coursework that is in a career pathway

approved by the Kentucky Department of Education as leading to an industry‐

recognized credential.

 Application:

o The student's high school will send information to KHEAA identifying the students

who enrolled in Career and Technical Education coursework. KHEAA will, in turn,

contact students to have them submit their preferences for college and semester of

scholarship use.

o Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served order based on the date students submit

their scholarship preferences.

 Award:

o Equal to the dual credit course amount charged by an eligible college or university

o Limited to two dual credit courses

 Participating colleges and universities have agreed to:

o Charge no more than the dual credit tuition ceiling rate, which is 1/3 of the KCTCS

hourly tuition rate ($56 per credit hour for the 2018‐2019 year), for all dual credit

courses taken by Kentucky high school students regardless of scholarship eligibility

o Charge no additional fees to dual credit students including, but not limited to, lab fees,

special equipment and admission/application fees.

 Eligibility limit:

o Expires when the first of the following conditions is met:

 Receipt of scholarship funding for four academic terms;

 Receipt of the scholarship for 60 credit hours of enrollment;

 Receipt of a first associate's degree

V. Tuition

The University of Louisville is part of the Dual Credit Scholarship (DCS) program administered

by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), has so executed the

KHEAA Dual Credit Scholarship Program Administrative Agreement and is listed as a

Participating Postsecondary Institution (PPI).

The University of Louisville is also part of the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship program

administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), and is listed as

an approved program. The Teaching and Learning Pathway dual credit coursework is a Career

and Technical Education approved pathway by the Kentucky Department of Education as

leading to an industry‐recognized credential.

The University of Louisville agrees to charge no more than the Dual Credit Tuition Rate Ceiling,

equal to one-third (1/3) of Kentucky Community and Technical College in-state tuition rate per

credit hour for those students not covered by either the Dual Credit Scholarship or the Work

Ready Kentucky Scholarship.

 9

and 10

grade students taking Dual Credit courses are not eligible to apply for the

KHEAA Dual Credit Scholarship, but are eligible to apply for the Work Ready Kentucky

Scholarship (WRKS). Parents will be responsible for paying tuition equal to one-third

(1/3) of Kentucky Community and Technical College in-state tuition rate per credit hour

for any student who does not receive a Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship.

 11

and 12

grade students taking Dual Credit courses who do not qualify for the

KHEAA Dual Credit Scholarship, and do not receive a WRKS, will be charged tuition

equal to one-third (1/3) of Kentucky Community and Technical College in-state tuition

rate per credit hour.

 11

and 12

grade students taking Dual Credit courses who receive the KHEAA Dual

Credit Scholarship are not responsible for tuition payment.

VI. Unsuccessful Students

 “Unsuccessful Student” means one that fails the course or withdraws after the deadline.

 Postsecondary institutions will be allowed to keep 50% of the amount disbursed for a

course that is not successfully completed for students who are part of the Dual Credit

Scholarship.

 For Dual Credit Scholarship students UofL will not charge ____ the remaining 50%

tuition for unsuccessful students.

 Students/families will be responsible for paying tuition rate ceiling, equal to one-third

(1/3) of Kentucky Community and Technical College in-state tuition rate per credit hour

for a course that is not successfully completed for students who are not awarded the

KHEAA Dual Credit Scholarship.

VII. Textbook

The high school textbook will be provided by each secondary school.

The teacher’s resources will be provided by District.

VIII. CEHD Responsibilities and Expectations for EDTP 201, EDTP 215 and EDTP

107

a. CEHD designates the Dean or the Dean’s designee to be the liaison with ____ to ensure

compliance with this agreement.

b. Provide ____ teachers access to LiveText™.

c. Provide training on how to assess Hallmark Assessment Tasks in LiveText™.

d. Provide training on how to guide students to document KFETS field hours.

e. Provide copies of syllabi for EDTP 201, EDTP 215 and EDTP 107.

f. Provide reference to free resources for teachers to supplement instruction for EDTP 201,

EDTP 215 and EDTP 107.

g. Review teacher transcripts and CV/Resumes to determine eligibility for part-time

instructor.

IX. ____ Responsibilities

a. ____ designates the _____________________ to be the liaison with CEHD to ensure

compliance with this agreement.

b. Oversee teacher credentials and ensure that instructors in the pathway meet the Southern

Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credentialing requirements.

c. Communicate and work with CEHD personnel to ensure all aspects of this agreement are

met.

d. Ensure courses are aligned with Education Pathways courses and content required to be

eligible for the DCSP.

X. Teacher Responsibilities and Expectations for EDTP 201, EDTP 215 and EDTP

107

 Oversee students’ completion, documentation, and entering required field experience

hours on KFETS. Teachers must complete a University of Louisville Field

Experience Log on each student for each field experience and submit it to the

University dual credit service account at [email protected] within 48

hours of the last day of class.

 EDTP 201 – 18 hours

 EDTP 215 – 40 hours

 EDTP 107 – 36 hours

a. Guide students to complete their Hallmark Assessment Task (HAT), and upload and

assess the Hallmark Assessment for each student in LiveText™. Due within 48 hours of

the last day of class.

 EDTP 201 – Ethnology of a Classroom

 EDTP 215 – Two Lesson Plans (1 with feedback and 1 without feedback)

 EDTP 107 – Paper: (a) reflecting on initial beliefs about learning and development

and (b) using course content, create a teaching philosophy. Must submit the HAT

checklist and self-graded rubric along with the HAT.

b. Use the following books as reference for EDTP 201

 Ayers, W., & Alexander-Tanner, R. (2010). To teach: the journey, in comics. New

York: Teachers College Press.

 Ayers, W., & Alexander-Tanner, R. (2010). To teach: the journey of a teacher. New

York: Teachers College Press.

c. Use articles or reference materials recommended by CEHD faculty.

d. Content non-negotiables for EDTP 201:

 The context of education, yesterday and today

 Dispositions expected of teaching professionals

 The impact of current political policy on Kentucky schools, including state/local

school organizations and assessments

 Current laws that impact schools (e.g., Senate Bill 1)

 Philosophical foundations of education

 Diversity in the classroom

 Self as teacher, including teaching style

 The life of a teacher and the context in which he/she works

 Creating classroom community

 The importance of knowing the students

 Curriculum, including how to connect it to students’ lives

 Technology infusion as it relates to the teaching profession

e. Content non-negotiables for EDTP 215:

Domain 1 Planning and Preparation

 Standards-based curriculum

1. Lesson plan design

2. Choosing appropriate standards

3. Write essential questions

 Goals and learning objectives

1. Bloom’s Taxonomy

2. Higher order cognitive, affective and psychomotor verbs for writing lesson

objectives

3. Deconstruct standards to develop learning goals, targets and assessments

4. Differentiate between goals, objectives, and learning targets

 Assessing student learning

1. Formative and summative assessments

2. Rubric development

 Lesson congruence

1. Alignment of standards, objectives, assessment and instruction

2. Developing two lesson plans (1 with feedback and 1 independent)

Domain 3 Instruction

 Instructional strategies

1. Teacher-centered and Learner-centered

2. Differentiated instruction for diverse learners

3. Critical Thinking

4. Questioning strategies

 Addressing the needs of diverse learners

1. Accommodations for ELL, GT, ECE, children of poverty, etc.

2. Multiple intelligences

f. For each student engaging in dual credit courses, the teacher will communicate with each

student the following responsibilities:

 Students will meet all course requirements outlined in the syllabus.

 Students will complete the online University application for Admission.

 Students will submit to UofL the Academic and Financial Policy Student/Parent

Agreement.

 Student may withdraw from dual credit courses up until the University of

Louisville withdrawal deadline found at http://louisville.edu/registrar/calendars.

DCS grade report will reflect “W” indicating course withdrawal.

 Students enrolled in dual credit course not covered by the KHEAA Dual Credit

Scholarship (DCS) or the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship (WRKS) will be

responsible for payment of tuition charges not to exceed the Dual Credit Tuition

Rate Ceiling, equal to one-third (1/3) of the Kentucky Community and Technical

College System in-state tuition rate per credit hour, estimated to be $56.00 per

credit hour for the 2019-2020 academic year.

g. Content non-negotiables for EDTP 107:

 Behaviorism

 Social Cognitive Theory

 Piaget’s Individual Constructivism

 Vygotsky’s Social Constructivism

 Information Processing & Metacognition

 Physical and Brain Development

 Self & Social Development

 Moral Development

 Emotional Development

 Language & Literacy

 Motivation Theories

 Intelligence & Giftedness

 Culture in Development, Learning, and the Classroom; Racial/Ethnic Identity

 Sex & Gender, Gender Identity, Socioeconomic Differences, Stereotype Threat

XI. Duration of Review

This Memorandum of Agreement shall be effective from the date of affixing signatures and may

be renewed annually during the month of May. It remains subject to such revisions as are

mutually agreeable in writing at the time of annual review, but the duration of the agreement

shall be considered continuous unless otherwise terminated. Either party may terminate the

agreement at the time of annual review provided the party has given written notice of intent to do

so at least thirty (30) days in advance. No party will alter the content of the established

curriculum without the written agreement to the changes of all parties signing the agreement. It

is important that university accreditation and unit standards for continuous assessment be met

and that course syllabi not be altered without this consultative partnership.

XII. Other Conditions

In carrying out their responsibilities, the parties shall remain independent contractors, and

nothing herein shall be interpreted or intended to create a partnership, joint venture, employment,

agency, franchise or other form of agreement or relationship. ____ faculty and staff who

participate in this program shall remain employees of ____.

Neither ____ nor CEHD assumes any liability arising from the acts or omissions of the other

party.

The parties agree not to assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other

party.

This Agreement may only be amended by a writing signed by the parties.

This Agreement embodies the entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto in respect

of the subject matter hereof. This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and understandings

between the parties with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby.

In testimony thereof, witness the duly authorized signatures of the parties hereto:

Secondary Institution: ___________________________

________________________________________________ ______________________

Superintendent Date

Postsecondary Institution: University of Louisville

________________________________________________ _______________________

Executive Vice President and University Provost Date

Recommended by:

________________________________________________ _______________________

Interim Dean, College of Education & Human Development Date