Who may apply for an ACPS CRT Micro-credential?
All ACPS educators and administrators may pursue the ACPS CRT Micro-credential. All ACPS educators may receive professional development points upon successful completion of the micro-credential. Please read the FAQ below on "compensation" for further details.
Do I need to attend the monthly micro- credential cohort meeting?
No, BUT regular interaction with coaches, mentors, and peers increases an applicant's understanding of CRT and its effect on student achievement. It also increases your chances of having a high quality application.
How does the ACPS CRT Micro-credential relate to the ACPS CRT Certification?
The CRT Micro-credential is different from CRT Certification in two significant aspects. First, the micro-credential is designed to support educators to develop a foundation in the Three Characteristics. While the Three Characteristics will always inform and inter-relate with each other, the micro-credential allows educators to "chunk" their investigation of ACPS's CRT Model by focusing on a single characteristic. In contrast, CRT Certification requires that applicants learn, apply, and evidence their deep work in all Three Characteristics during the same year.
Second, where the "evidence" component of the micro-credential submission asks teachers to self-reflect on how their research based CRT practices have impacted student learning and behaviors, CRT Certification requires evidence that applicants intentional use of research based CRT practices have resulted in measurable gains in student achievement.
Both the CRT Micro-credential and CRT Certification focus on teacher self-reflection as the foundation for growth as Culturally Responsive Educators.
Can I pursue both a micro-credential and CRT Certification?
Educators are free to pursue micro-credentials and CRT Certification, however, they may not pursue these in the same year. For example, an educator that has completed the micro-credential may apply for certification in the following year. Certified educators should not pursue a micro-credential; we offer many opportunities to extend learning through leadership to CRT Certified educators.
Can I pursue more than one micro-credential?
After receiving a CRT Micro-Credential, those interested in pursuing further learning should investigate CRT Certification. CRT Micro-Credential recipients cannot pursue a micro-credential for a second year.
How does compensation work for the ACPS CRT Micro-credential?
Employees not eligible for stipends (administrators, lead coaches, TAs, etc.) are not eligible to receive the stipend for this micro-credential. However, the stipend amount may still be awarded and applied specifically towards a school-based culturally responsive teaching project. Stipends for this pilot period will be awarded at the conclusion of the 2020-21 school year.