Overview

As a dual credit teacher, you are responsible for the following activities. You can use this list of responsibilities as a checklist to help you deliver dual credit programs.

Policy awareness and compliance

Dual credit teachers must:

  • follow Ministry of Education policy related to dual credit programs set out in this document
  • be aware of and adhere to relevant ministry policies

Refer to our policy and curriculum resources.

Find useful information about credit transfer and apprenticeship.

Student learning and support

  • Provide supervision, monitoring, remediation, and academic support.
  • Clarify expectations for both secondary and college coursework.
  • Support students in accessing academic or other supports available through postsecondary institutions or school boards.
  • Implement accommodations outlined in a student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP), where applicable.

Communication and coordination

  • Liaise with postsecondary professors, instructors and school staff.
  • Monitor student attendance and achievement.
  • Support students in accessing available postsecondary services.

Assessment and reporting

  • Complete learning skills, work habits, and attendance reporting.
  • Use “NM” at midterm, with required comments, when no mark is available.
  • Ensure principals receive postsecondary records in a timely way.

Pathway planning

  • Support documentation of learning in Individual Pathways Plans.
  • Discuss next steps with students when postsecondary components are not completed successfully.