Credential Application

Schools seeking to earn a new credential or to renew an existing credential:

  • The applications for the 2024-25 Credential Cohort closed on November 1st, 2024 at 11:59pm.

  • Reach out to credential@eleducation.org with questions about the credential process at any time.

Review the Criteria

Review eligibility benchmarks & criteria for earning the credential across Three Dimensions of Student Achievement

Input MKS Data

See whether your school’s assessment data qualifies in the Mastery of Knowledge & Skills dimension.

You will be asked to submit your school’s completed worksheet in the application form.

Draft the Application

View the full text of the credential application and make a copy for drafting & collaboration before you submit the form below.

Note that versions of the MKS worksheet downloaded prior to 9/19/24 may erroneously return “Yes” in row 46 of the Results tab. This formula error has been corrected in the current version.

Credential Annual Cycle

  1. Credential Readiness (June - Aug)

Review the eligibility standards & credential criteria to determine if now is the right time to apply.

2. Credential Application (Sep - Oct)

All schools who believe they are eligible are encouraged to engage with their EL Education Coach and to submit an application. Schools should review the criteria for applying and earning the Credential as a way to drive strategic planning into the future.

3. Credential Cohort (Nov - May)

Schools that meet eligibility criteria and are invited to join the Credential Cohort will work with EL Education Coaches, Partnership Directors, and the Credentialing Team to prepare for authentic ways to demonstrate impact in the Three Dimensions of Student Achievement.

First-time applicants will host a two-day Credential Site Visit. Renewing and Pathway schools will present to an in-person and virtual panel.

4. Decisions & Continuous Improvement (June - )

After formal review and consideration of demonstrated evidence in the Three Dimensions of Student Achievement, the EL Education Review Committee will make decisions and communicate them to schools.

Schools may emerge from this process earning the Credential or a Pathway Credential in one or two Dimensions. It is also possible that a school emerges not yet ready to earn a Credential. In any case, EL Education will provide detailed feedback and ongoing support for continuous improvement work.