Student Achievement is based on demonstration of the Outcomes and Indicators that are assigned to each level of CPE.

Full Credit and Advances to the Next Level of CPE

To receive 1 credit and advance to the next level of CPE, the student must successfully complete the 400-hour unit requirement, demonstrate achievement of a minimum score of 80% for the assigned indicators of the level on the standardized evaluation, and meet all local requirements. This level of achievement will be indicated with an asterisk* as part of the certificate title and denoted at the bottom of the certificate, indicating eligibility to advance to the next level.

Full Credit but DOES NOT Advance to the Next Level of CPE

A student who demonstrates a level of achievement between 70% – 79% for the assigned indicators of the level on the standardized evaluation, successfully completes the 400-hour unit requirement, and meets all local requirements will receive 1 credit for the unit. The student will not be eligible to advance to the next level of CPE. The student will receive a certificate for the completion of the unit. At the discretion of the program, the student may repeat the current level.

Half Credit but DOES NOT Advance to the Next Level of CPE

A student who demonstrates a level of achievement between 50% – 69% for the assigned indicators of the level on the standardized evaluation, successfully completes the 400-hour unit requirement, and meets all local requirements will receive .5 credit for the unit. The student will not be eligible to advance to the next level of CPE. The student will receive a certificate for the completion of the unit. At the discretion of the program, the student may repeat the current level.

Zero Credit

A student who demonstrates a level of achievement less than 49% for the assigned indicators of the level on the standardized evaluation, or does not completes the 400-hour unit requirement, or does not meet all local requirements will receive 0 credit for the unit. The student will not be eligible to advance to the next level of CPE. At the discretion of the program, the student may repeat the current level.