High School Instructors and CCC Faculty

• ACC Department Credential Requirements (Dual Credit and Sponsored Dual Credit)

New ACC articulation requests and approvals are managed through Dual Enroll, an online data management system. All instructors are granted access to Dual Enroll in order to complete a profile and upload documents for review.

To initiate a new ACC articulation request, fill out the online New ACC Articulation Request form. Once submitted, instructors will be notified within five business days of their account creation in Dual Enroll and next steps to initiate the articulation. For more information about how to navigate Dual Enroll, view the Dual Enroll Instructor Guide or contact accinfo@clackamas.edu for assistance.

In preparation for a new articulation request, prospective ACC high school instructors will need to review the ACC Department Credential Requirements. Prospective ACC high school instructors must submit the following instructor and course information in Dual Enroll:

Instructor Information

• A current resume - list any relevant training and life experience.
• Official college transcripts (bachelor's and master's) - copies of originals are accepted.

Course Information

• A syllabus including CCC's course title, number, description and student learning outcomes - must follow the ACC Syllabus Checklist.
• Student placement criteria - what prerequisites are in place at the high school and what grade levels can take the course.
• Sample key assignments to support meeting the college student learning outcomes.
• Sample midterm and final exams and/or projects/portfolios that will determine students have met course requirements.
• Address ACC Department-Specific Articulation Requirements if applicable.

To determine the college course your course aligns with, visit the CCC Course Catalog for a complete listing of course descriptions and options available for articulation. Contact accinfo@clackamas.edu to request CCC Course Outlines with specific course details, such as student learning outcomes, required for your syllabus.

• ACC Syllabus Template

Once submitted in Dual Enroll, the CCC department chair and/or lead college faculty in the specific discipline area will conduct a review of credential and curriculum materials. If the CCC department chair approves the articulation request, a notification will be sent through Dual Enroll to the high school administrator and high school instructor to electronically sign the articulation agreement and the articulation will be complete. If the articulation request is denied, feedback will be provided as to why the articulation was denied and what would be needed to reach instructor status or curriculum alignment for approval. ACC articulation agreements are good for a three-year period, unless there are changes to the course at the college or high school, which initiates an immediate review.

Upon approval of a new ACC instructor, the ACC Office will facilitate a New ACC Instructor Orientation to review ACC instructor expectations. This administrative orientation covers ACC program expectations (e.g., ACC Roles and Responsibilities, ACC Instructor Handbook), syllabi submission, grade submission and attendance of annual or quarterly meetings dependent upon approval type. Other topics covered in the administrative orientation are communication tools, such as the High School Connections website, registration materials and information, and access to instructor resources (e.g., professional development and library). The administrative orientation also walks new ACC high school instructors through myClackamas (CCC's internal website) training, including their login and password, how to navigate the internal college website, and course specific pages (including class rosters, grade posting and change of grade submission).

Existing articulation agreements will be reviewed every three years for renewal. However, if there is a change in instructor assignment or if course content is changed significantly at the college or the high school, a new articulation review will be needed immediately.

At the time of the three-year review, an instructor will be asked to submit, through Dual Enroll, current curriculum items for the articulated course as listed in the New Course Articulation Information above. Instructor credentials will not need to be resubmitted, unless there are updates to the instructor’s related graduate coursework or degrees completed. The college department will review and verify continued alignment with the college course.

Upon department review and approval, a new articulation agreement will be created and distributed for signatures through Dual Enroll.

ACC high school instructors are required to maintain regular contact with CCC faculty to ensure alignment with college curriculum and assessment practices by attending ACC instructor meetings. Instructors unable to attend meetings due to illness or significant conflicts need to connect with the college department chair by email, phone, video, or in-person. ACC high school instructors must engage in regular interactions with college faculty. Dual Credit instructors must interact with college faculty at least once annually (annual ACC Instructor Meetings fulfill this requirement) and Sponsored Dual Credit (SDC) instructors must interact with college faculty at least quarterly. ACC high school instructors who do not attend meetings and who do not make individual contact with the college department chair will be out of compliance.

The 2022-23 ACC Annual Instructor Meeting with be held via Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 22, 4-6 p.m. For more information, contact accinfo@clackamas.edu

ACC instructors must submit a syllabus containing the college required elements for articulation no later than the end of the first week of each term the course is being taught at the high school. Instructors will be reminded via email to submit their syllabus and can submit their syllabus here. ACC instructors will be out of compliance for incomplete or missing syllabi.

ACC high school instructors are expected to comply with required interactions and syllabus submission as stated in the ACC Roles and Responsibilities. ACC high school instructors must engage in regular interactions with college faculty via email, phone, video or in person. Dual Credit instructors must interact with college faculty at least once annually (annual ACC Instructor Meetings fulfill this requirement) and Sponsored Dual Credit (SDC) instructors must interact with college faculty at least quarterly. ACC high school instructors must submit course syllabi with the college required elements (see ACC Syllabus Checklist) for all articulated courses taught each term. Syllabi submission via Dual Enroll must occur during the first week of the term the course is taught. ACC high school instructors will be out of compliance for missed interactions or an incomplete or missing syllabus. Failure to remain in compliance can result in a cancellation of current articulation agreements. If out of compliance, ACC high school instructors must take corrective actions.

Corrective action options for interaction requirements may include meeting with the department chair/lead faculty. Corrective action options for a missing or incomplete syllabus include submitting the missing syllabus; or modifying and submitting the incomplete syllabus so that it is complete with all required elements from the ACC Syllabus Checklist.

The Office of Education Partnerships oversees ACC high school instructor compliance with state, college and departmental standards. If an ACC high school instructor is out of compliance, the Office of Education Partnerships will send the instructor an informal warning stating the compliance issue within 15 days of being found out of compliance. Within 45 days of non-compliance, the Office of Education Partnerships will send a formal written warning to the ACC high school instructor, high school administrator, and college department chair stating required actions and timelines. Within 90 days from the initial notification, the Office of Education Partnerships will suspend the agreement and post a registration block on the ACC website, preventing registration if corrective action has not been taken within 90 days from the initial notification. The Office of Education Partnerships may reauthorize suspended agreements once the ACC high school instructor has corrected the compliance issue.

The ACC program collects student feedback and tracks student participation. You can access your high school's data by viewing the interactive reports in the Data and Reporting section of our High School Partners page. In addition to tracking student participation, we actively seek program feedback from ACC students.

• 2017-18 ACC Program Survey Results
• 2018-19 ACC Program Survey Results
• 2019-20 ACC Program Survey Results
• 2020-21 ACC Program Survey Results

In addition to the interactions with CCC faculty required to articulate ACC courses, it is strongly recommended high school and college faculty connect more frequently to ensure curriculum alignment, share resources and build a strong relationship. ACC instructors may be invited to CCC departmental meetings and events to help build a sense of community among instructors. Additionally, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are offered to help bridge the connection between CCC and our high school partners. 

Please check back to view upcoming PLC opportunities for ACC instructors.

• How to Post CCC Grades PDF
• Explanation of CCC Grading Options
• Important ACC Registration and Grading Dates

ACC classes are college courses taken at the high school and taught by approved high school instructors. CCC Faculty review, approve and sponsor high school ACC teachers.

ACC resources for CCC faculty:

• ACC Roles and Responsibilities
• ACC Instructional Standards and Procedures
• Dual Enroll Department Chair User Guide

High School Plus classes are college classes taught by college faculty at partner high schools or designated locations. Students earn college credit that can be reverse transferred to the high school. Students must be enrolled in the college class in order to participate. CCC faculty should follow college policies for grading and providing special education accommodations through the college's Disability Resource Center. High School Connections staff will email the college faculty for attendance and grade checks and communicate appropriately with the high school partners to best serve our students and provide education on grading options, assisting with drops and grading option changes as necessary. At the end of the term, faculty enter grades into Self-Service. The High School Connections team will provide the high school with student grades.

High school students can participate in hands-on Career Technical Education (CTE) classes with other high school and college students. Priority registration is given to participating high schools and any open seats not filled by high school students will be open to general college students. High School students must be referred by their high school in order to participate. CCC faculty should follow college policies for grading and providing special education accommodations through the college's Disability Resource Center.

View the CTEP course schedule and cost list for 2021-22.