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November 2020

Silver Certification Standards, revised November 2020.

Pathway Improvement, Certification, Getting Started, Steps to Silver

September 2019

Gold certification is the highest standard for college and career preparation, based on evidence of excellence in integrating the core components of Linked Learning. These standards were piloted in 2017–19 and enhanced through field inputs in 2019 to better emphasize pathway instruction, curriculum, and assessment.

Communications, Certification, Equity, Going for Gold

September 2019 | Linked Learning Alliance

Gold certification is the highest standard for college and career preparation, based on evidence of excellence in integrating the core components of Linked Learning. These standards were piloted in 2017–19 and enhanced through field inputs in 2019 to better emphasize pathway instruction, curriculum, and assessment.

Communications, Certification, Equity, Going for Gold

February 2023 | Linked Learning Alliance

Linked Learning Middle School Standards represent an extension of the evidence-based Linked Learning standards for high-quality college and career preparation. Designed to engage students in real-world learning experiences connecting core academics to career awareness and exploration, the Linked Learning Middle School Standards will prepare students to succeed in high school and beyond.

The standards provide educators with a framework for middle school college and career preparation aligned to high school Linked Learning pathways and the rigorous academic expectations of a college prep curriculum, setting the stage for high school and postsecondary success.

Pathway Improvement, Certification

September 2019 | Linked Learning Alliance

This overview document provides a snapshot of the Linked Learning Gold Certification standards.

Communications, Certification, Going for Gold

Going for Gold Webinar

A New Standard for Excellence in Education
September 2019 | Linked Learning Alliance

Learn more about the Gold certification standards, and hear two of the first Gold certified pathways speak about the value of the certification process.

Communications, Webinars, Certification, Going for Gold

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