About LearningCounts.org

Council for Adult and Experiential Learning A 501(c)(3) non-profit, international organization with nearly 40 years of lifelong learning experience National leader in PLA best practices, research, and writing Dedicated to removing barriers to adult learningRecognized by regional accrediting bodies LEARNINGCOUNTS.ORG

What is PLA? Prior Learning Assessment is a process for evaluating knowledge and skills in order to award college credit for learning from:On-the-job Corporate Independent Military Civic Volunteer learning training study service activities service LEARNINGCOUNTS.ORG

How PLA Can Help:Graduation Rates Students are 21/2 times more likely to persist to graduation Fueling the Race to Postsecondary Success, CAEL, March 2010 LEARNINGCOUNTS.ORG

How PLA Can Help:Persistence Students that acquire more credits with PLA persist to graduation Fueling the Race to Postsecondary Success, CAEL, March 2010 LEARNINGCOUNTS.ORG

Why LearningCounts.org Not enough colleges granting credit for prior learning Need for consistent standards Need for a national, on-line approach with easy access Increase awareness of PLA use and effectiveness Nationwide faculty experts LEARNINGCOUNTS.ORG

Why LearningCounts.org 1. One-Stop Shop for PLA 2. Free academic advising 3. Individualized portfolio development and review LEARNINGCOUNTS.ORG

Why LearningCounts.org LearningCounts.org educates adult learners about the multiple ways people can earn college credit for what they already know. LEARNINGCOUNTS.ORG

Students have the option to speak one-on-one with a PLA advisorto find out which PLA option is right for them

Individualized PortfoliosCAEL 100: Prior Learning Assessment Theory and Practice Six-weeks, credit-bearing, online course Facilitated by an instructor Asynchronous Courses start every few weeks Teaches students how to recognize and document college level learning; leads them through the development of their portfolio. Cost: $500 LEARNINGCOUNTS.ORG

Individualized PortfoliosCreate and Submit Portfolios Each portfolio may contain up to 6 credits in any one discipline Faculty from colleges and universities from across the country will evaluate portfolios and make credit recommendations Two week turn-around Credits will be recorded on an American Council on Education (ACE CREDIT) transcript Cost: $250 for 1-6 credits attempted LEARNINGCOUNTS.ORG

Who Uses LearningCounts.org Learners (matriculated and non) Institutions – marketing, accreditation, retention and completion improvement plans Corporations Workforce boards Professional associations Military to Medicine Veterans Upward Bound Achieving the Dream LEARNINGCOUNTS.ORG

Sample Partner Institutions LEARNINGCOUNTS.ORG

Student Benefits  Access to free academic advising  Information on all major forms of PLA  Online – accessible – affordable  National roster of faculty ensure coverage of all disciplines  Credit-bearing course guiding them through portfolio  Timely review of portfolios  Transcription of results by ACE  Fast, convenient, and reputable  Access to philanthropic support LEARNINGCOUNTS.ORG

Walmart Foundation StipendsThe Walmart Learning AssessmentStipends program will ensure servicesoffered by LearningCounts.org areavailable to low-income studentsThe stipends support:1. Enrollment in CAEL 1002. Evaluation of portfolios LEARNINGCOUNTS.ORG

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For Information:colleges@learningcounts.org LEARNINGCOUNTS.ORG

About LearningCounts.org

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