14 Del. Admin. Code § 506-2.0 - Definitions:
The following words and terms, when used in this regulation, shall have the following meaning:
"Accredited Postsecondary Institution" means an accredited higher education institution, including any in-state and out-of-state college or university, alternative routes for teacher licensure and certification programs approved by the Delaware Secretary of Education and authorized to operate in Delaware, and adult education career training/registered apprenticeship programs.
"Articulation Agreement" means the agreement between the accredited postsecondary institution and school district, school or charter school that specifies, at a minimum, student eligibility and participation requirements, the course syllabus, the expected course competencies, grading policy, attendance policy, and conditions for awarding dual credit. Further provided, student eligibility and participation requirements shall be based on multiple indicators of readiness that may include a combination of tests, course grades, teacher recommendations or portfolios.
"Dual Credit" means the credit awarded at both the high school and postsecondary levels.
"Dual Credit Course" means a course for which a student may receive both high school credit towards graduation and postsecondary credit. The course may be taken in a variety of settings such as in a high school, on a postsecondary institution campus, or electronically. Examples of a dual credit course include Advanced Placement or "AP", International Baccalaureate or "IB".
"Dual Enrollment" means simultaneous enrollment in both a high school and an accredited postsecondary institution.
"Dual Enrollment Course" means a course for which a student may receive both high school credit towards graduation and postsecondary credit while simultaneously registered at both the high school and the accredited postsecondary institution.
"Principal " or "Principal's Designee" means the person at the high school who is assigned to approve the courses that may result in credit for that high school.
"Student Success Plan" means a written plan which sets postsecondary goals based on a student's career interest.
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