CCRG Guide for DPS Schools
This site is intended to be a resource for schools in implementing the CCRG requirements. This guide is intended to support DPS schools in implementing CCRG with a common understanding of expectations, structures, and key tasks. The following outlines the 4 key tasks required to meet the requirements of CCRG.
Contact Information
Overall Implementation
Liz Moffitt (elizabeth_moffitt@dpsnc.net)
Math Course Implementation
Liz Moffitt (elizabeth_moffitt@dpsnc.net)
English IV Course Implementation
Heidi Perez (heidi_perez@dpsnc.net)
Key Task #1: Determine who is eligible/required to participate in CCRG.
Step 1: Access the CCRG list provided by R&A
There will be a report available to schools containing students that fall within the eligible GPA for being included in CCRG. These lists have already been filtered for students for the following exemptions: PreACT, ACT, CCP, Math 3 EOC
Step 2: Determine students who may have met an additional exemption requirement to be excluded from CCRG.
For more detailed information on the exemptions, please visit this link.
Step 3: Document which students are participating in CCRG, or a rationale for exemption.
For any student without an exemption, they are expected to be given the opportunity to complete CCRG.
Key Task #2: Identify & Prepare Your School Team
Step 1: Determine who is on your CCRG school team.
It will be critical to determine who the key individuals are at your school that will assist in implementing the CCRG process. Schools should consider:
It is likely that counselors and administrators will need to have working knowledge of the program so that they can support students and parents.
What level of knowledge does your school receptionist need in order to respond to basic questions and/or know who to funnel questions to in the building?
School data managers will participate in some of the logistics behind the scenes and will need some understanding of CCRG.
It is also important to note some specific details and responsibilities at a district and school level. While not a comprehensive list, the information below should assist in framing the school’s work.
LEA / District Coordinator Responsibilities
Implement training for teachers participating in CCRG instruction
Establish rights for school-level users in the EdReady / NROC system.
Monitor implementation and support overall improvements in the implementation of the program.
School Level CCRG Contact Responsibilities
Ensure that all teachers involved in CCRG instruction participate in district training.
Ensure communication with all students who are required to participate.
Maintain documentation that students either (1) participate in CCRG, or (2) that they were counseled on the benefits and declined participation.
School Level Data Manager Responsibilities
Ensure that all students who are receiving CCRG content are coded with the appropriate program code within PowerSchool.
Step 2: Make this CCRG Guide available to your school team.
Key Task #3: Communicate with Students & Parents about CCRG
Step 1: Notify students who are required to participate.
Schools must notify students who are required to participate of the opportunity to engage in CCRG English and/or Math. Resources to support your communication:
This letter is intended to frame CCRG as an opportunity. Schools are welcome to amend the letter as they see fit and place it on school letterhead. The format for how schools send notification is a school-based decision.
Key Task #4: Determine Implications for the Master Schedule & Teaching Assignments
Step 1: Review implementation details.
In most DPS schools, CCRG supports will be provided in current English IV and math classes. There will be no impact on current student schedules.
English Implementation
CCRG requirements for English will be built into the English IV course structure. This will be a mixture of online software components and reading / writing activities and assessments. The handbook for the course can be found at this link.
DPS supports implementing CCRG English by embedding it into the English IV course.
Mathematics Implementation
CCRG requirements for Math focus primarily on elementary and middle school mathematics content and will be embedded as a part of a student’s math course. The handbook for course materials can be found at this link.
Step 2: Set expectations for CCRG teachers.
Teachers who have CCRG-identified students enrolled in English IV or math courses will:
help student access to EdReady/NROC via NCEdCloud
open assessments when students complete the work within a tier
check-in with CCRG students at least every 2 weeks
see this sample 2-week structure for teachers:
NOTE: Students will be working on CCRG modules largely asynchronously, concurrent with regular coursework. Teachers are permitted (but not required) to use CCRG work as grades or to replace assignments in the core class, but no student should fail a course required for graduation due to grades or missing work from the CCRG modules.
Step 3: Request support or training for teachers.
Anticipated Questions
Q: What guidance is NCDPI and/or DPS giving regarding grading the content in a CCRG course?
A: NCDPI has indicated that they will not give guidance on how this work is factored into the grading of the course. DPS has set the expectation that no student should fail a course required for graduation due to grades or missing work from the CCRG modules.
Q: Does a teacher have to be certified in English to teach the CCRG content?
A: CCRG has no requirements for delivering CCRG content, however since this is being delivered in the English IV course, the teacher will need to be certified as appropriate for teaching the English IV course.
Q: Does a teacher have to be certified in Math to teach the CCRG content?
A: CCRG has no requirements for delivering CCRG content, however since this is being delivered in the math course, the teacher will need to be certified as appropriate for teaching the math course.
Q: Is CCRG participation a graduation requirement?
A: No. It is not a graduation requirement. However, implementation of the program is required by legislation.
Q: Is the CCRG program required for selected students?
A: Schools are required to implement the program and notify students of the ability to access the program and its benefits. The program is not a requirement for graduation. In DPS, we will do our best to inform parents and students of the benefits they can receive from participation. However, if after individual counseling the student (if 18) or parent decides that they will not participate, we will honor their decision.
Q: How does CCRG impact students in the OCS Program?
A: Students in the OCS program will not participate in the CCRG program unless the parent specifically requests that through the IEP process.
Q: Are all students who are participating or have participated in the CCP process exempt?
A: Students who participate in the college pathway of CCP are exempt. Students who participate in CTE pathways are exempt unless they gain access to the program through the recommendation process, not the GPA / testing requirements.
Q: Can performing poorly in CCRG instructional modules “harm” a student when it comes to enrollment or course options at the community college?
A: No. The community college will place the student in courses based on the best scores and data that the student provides.
Q: If a student has a GPA below 2.2 & wants to access the CCRG opportunity, are they allowed to access the EdReady/NROC online support?
A: At this time they do not have access, but contact Liz Moffitt if you would like to discuss a particular student’s needs.
Additional Notes
CCRG stands for Career & College Ready Graduates. This is a partnership between NCDPI and the NC Community College System. Established by state law in 2016, the legislation requires the following:
Establish measures for determining student readiness and preparation for college coursework.
Make remedial courses mandatory for students who do not meet readiness targets by their senior year.
Appropriate measures are established for the completion of the remedial materials so that graduates do not have to engage in developmental courses at the community college.
Delivery of the remedial instruction requires training by the faculty delivering it.
Benefits of CCRG:
Successful completion of course(s) saves future community college students time & money
eliminates required community college courses
eliminates tuition for those required courses
Meets requirements of North Carolina legislation for all identified students
Background Overview from NCDPI
Slide Deck with Talking Points (requires authentication to NCEdCloud)
What’s the overall goal of CCRG?
To support students in qualifying for credit-bearing courses at North Carolina Community Colleges without requiring additional remediation courses.
CCRG Requirements & Best Practices (NCDPI Document- requires authentication to NCEdCloud))
This document provides CCRG requirements and best practices issued by NCDPI. In this document, “requirements” refer to components in the legislation, while “best practices are things learned from piloting the program in other districts. Note: This is an NCDPI document. Some items may be clarified further in reference to DPS implementation.