2025 Graduates Face New CCMR Certification Standards: What Leaders Must Know
Stay ahead with 2025's new CCMR certification rules for Texas graduates. Learn crucial updates for educators and administrators now.
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Starting with the 2025 graduates, the landscape for industry-based certifications (IBCs) in Texas schools is changing. Here’s a concise overview for educators and administrators:
Key Changes:
Certification Updates: As of August 31, 2024, several familiar IBCs will no longer be valid for CCMR credit. Notables include Google Analytics Individual Qualification and Microsoft Office Specialist certifications, among others. For a complete list with sunsetting dates, visit the Texas Education Agency (TEA) 2019-2022 IBC List.
Impact on Graduates:
Earning CCMR Points: CCMR calculations occur at graduation, meaning 2025 graduates must earn certifications from the updated 2022-2024 IBC List. Important to note, certifications earned from the sunsetting list will not count for CCMR points for the class of 2025 and beyond.
Navigating Changes:
Educational Alignment: To earn CCMR credit, 2025 graduates must not only secure an IBC from the new list but also must have reached the “Concentrator” level in a related program of study.
For 2026, the requirement escalates to the “Completer” level.
Resources and Guidance:
The TEA’s 2024 Accountability Manual details the CCMR credit requirements by graduation year. This document is essential for understanding the forthcoming changes and planning accordingly.
Support Tools:
CareerCraft’s Solutions: Staying informed of these changes and their nuances can be overwhelming. CareerCraft offers tools like the CCMR Data Center & CTE Monitor to help schools evaluate each student’s college and career readiness indicators. Discover more at CareerCraft.com.