Adult High School Credit Diploma Program (CDP):
The Credit Diploma Program is a prescribed plan, process and structure for earning a required number of academic and elective credits. The provider must be a local education agency (LEA) or Regional Education Service Center (RESC).
Credits toward a local diploma must be obtained through a prescribed plan that requires credits in academic and elective areas (C.G.S. Section 10-69(b)). Credits for work or military experience, independent study projects and online courses are additional ways to obtain credit. Each provider/town can enhance the basic Credit Diploma Program but must adhere to the minimum state requirements: 1) use certified teachers and counselors; 2) adhere to State Department of Education requirements regarding assessment, enrollment, accountability and reporting; and 3) ensure that a one credit course offers a minimum of 48 instructional hours.
An adult who successfully completes the required credits of the Credit Diploma Program is awarded a high school diploma by the providing LEA or RESC (East Haven Adult Education)
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