Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) discuss Endorsements (new in the state of Maryland) for students who are presently on the certificate track. The duo talk about how endorsements include community and citizenship, career and work readiness, post-secondary education and how competencies can be documented through various sources like IEPs, classroom assessments, and work evaluations. Meghan speaks to how endorsements aim to provide formal recognition and clear pathways for students' post-secondary goals, enhancing their employability, community engagement and so much more. Join the conversation!

Episode Keywords:
Postsecondary transition, students with disabilities, endorsements, certificate of completion, diploma track, community and citizenship, career and work readiness, post-secondary education, competencies, IEP, Maryland, transition readiness, vocational training, employment prospects, community engagement.

Links:
Certificate Track - Where to Start (link)
Acronyms and Definitions (link)

Maryland (specific) Links/Supports:
Maryland Certificate of Program Completion Endorsements FAQ 1 PDF (link)
Maryland Certificate of Program Completion Endorsement Parent FAQ 2 PDF (link)
Maryland Certificate of Program Completion Endorsement Attainment Rubric PDF (link)
PPMD Maryland Certificate of Program Completion Endorsements (video)

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