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Pre-Conference Workshop: Back to School Special: A Comparative Look at Secondary Education Systems and Credential Evaluation Resources

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This workshop will equip attendees with essential skills for evaluating secondary credentials from diverse global education systems. Through interactive, hands-on activities, participants will explore key assessment methodologies, document terminology, grading scales, and academic streams. We will examine differences between national leaving exams, IB, EB, and other widely recognized credentialing models. Attendees will gain practical insights into benchmarking versus year-counting, accreditation standards, and oversight authorities. The session will also cover critical distinctions between national exams and school-issued documents while exploring how to develop internal policies for homeschool credentials, advanced standing, transnational education, document requirements, and credit systems. By the end of this session, participants will develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of international credential evaluation. Whether new to the field or looking to refine existing skills, this workshop offers valuable takeaways for professionals navigating global secondary education credentials.


*****Please note: Pre-conference workshops are held concurrently, so please do not sign up for more than one. They are also an additional charge and are not included in the conference registration fee.

October 20, 2025 08:00 AM - 12:00 Noon(Europe/Zagreb)
Venue : Konavle Available Seats : 100
20251020T0800 20251020T1200 Europe/Zagreb Pre-Conference Workshop: Back to School Special: A Comparative Look at Secondary Education Systems and Credential Evaluation Resources

This workshop will equip attendees with essential skills for evaluating secondary credentials from diverse global education systems. Through interactive, hands-on activities, participants will explore key assessment methodologies, document terminology, grading scales, and academic streams. We will examine differences between national leaving exams, IB, EB, and other widely recognized credentialing models. Attendees will gain practical insights into benchmarking versus year-counting, accreditation standards, and oversight authorities. The session will also cover critical distinctions between national exams and school-issued documents while exploring how to develop internal policies for homeschool credentials, advanced standing, transnational education, document requirements, and credit systems. By the end of this session, participants will develop a deeper understanding of the complexities of international credential evaluation. Whether new to the field or looking to refine existing skills, this workshop offers valuable takeaways for professionals navigating global secondary education credentials.

*****Please note: Pre-conference workshops are held concurrently, so please do not sign up for more than one. They are also an additional charge and are not included in the conference registration fee.

Konavle 2025 TAICEP Conference robertpprather@gmail.com
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University Of Tennessee Knoxville
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Indiana University Bloomington
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