Advanced College Credit (ACC) Instructor Resources

High school instructors are essential to the success of Clackamas Community College’s Advanced College Credit (ACC) program. This page is designed to support you with the information, tools, and resources you need to be a successful ACC partner. Here, you’ll find details about ACC programs, policies, and procedures that impact both you and your students.

What is Advanced College Credit?

Advanced College Credit (ACC) operates under the State of Oregon’s High School Based College Credit Standards for both Dual Credit and Sponsored Dual Credit. ACC is a partnership between Clackamas Community College (CCC) and local high schools that allows students to earn college credit while still in high school.

Students earn credit by completing articulated high school courses that align with CCC courses and are taught by approved high school instructors. To participate, instructors must meet college credential requirements established by the appropriate CCC instructional department, and courses must align with CCC curriculum and course outcomes.

All ACC instructors are expected to review and follow the ACC Instructor Handbook, which outlines program expectations, policies, and responsibilities. Likewise, students who register for ACC credit are expected to review and follow the ACC Student Handbook. CCC’s ACC program is grounded in a commitment to equity and access. The program prioritizes college courses and credits that apply toward certificates and degrees and have strong potential for transfer. Students are encouraged to register intentionally for college credit that aligns with their educational and career goals.

Establishing a New ACC Articulation Request

In compliance with Oregon Dual Credit and Sponsored Dual Credit Standards, high school instructors must submit instructor credentials and course information for review by discipline-specific CCC faculty. If approved, ACC articulation agreements are valid for three years, unless changes occur to the course at either the high school or college, which would require an immediate review. To be eligible, instructors must meet department-specific credential requirements and demonstrate that their course aligns with a CCC course. For more detailed information about the New ACC Articulation Request process, view the New ACC Articulation Request Overview document, review the steps below, or reach out to hsconnections@clackamas.edu .

Step 1: Identify a CCC Course
Each CCC department determines which courses may be articulated at the high school level. Teachers are encouraged to visit the CCC Course Catalog to review course descriptions, and then reach out to hsconnections@clackamas.edu to request a course outline or learn more about a specific course. Each CCC department determines which courses may be articulated at the high school level.

The course outline includes required information such as instructional hours, credits, student learning outcomes, and major topic areas. High school courses must meet these minimum requirements to align.

Step 2: Submit the New ACC Articulation Application
To initiate a new articulation request, complete the online New ACC Articulation Application. As part of the application, instructors will upload the following documentation:

• Current résumé
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Additional supporting documentation (e.g., applicable certifications or credentials)

• Course syllabus that meets all requirements outlined in the ACC Syllabus Checklist
• Completed ACC Curriculum Map and assessments (templates provided upon request)

Step 3: CCC Faculty Review and Approval
After submission, CCC department chairs and/or lead faculty in the discipline will review instructor credentials and curriculum materials. If approved, the high school instructor and administrator will receive an electronic notification to sign the articulation agreement. Once signed, the articulation process is complete. If an articulation request is denied, feedback will be provided outlining the reason(s) for denial and the steps needed to meet credential or curriculum requirements for future approval.

All newly approved ACC instructors are required to attend a New Instructor Orientation. The ACC Coordinator will contact new instructors with details about orientation if approved.

• ACC program expectations
• Syllabus submission requirements
• Grading and college roster management
• Student registration processes
• Access to instructor resources, including professional development and library services
• Opportunities to connect with CCC academic departments

ACC Articulation Request Submission Deadlines & Support

ACC articulation requests must be submitted by established deadlines to allow sufficient time for document review and collaboration between high school and college faculty. These deadlines ensure that courses are approved and ready before student registration opens.

*We understand that teaching assignments may change over summer break and that new teachers are hired. For new fall term requests that are needed due to summer shift, there is an additional September deadline. We will do our best to accommodate late requests, but articulation is not guaranteed past the deadline.

Do you still have questions about the ACC articulation process? Each quarter, ACC Articulation Workshops are held virtually to support high school instructors and/or administrators interested in articulating ACC courses. These drop-in workshops provide-assistance in completing required forms and documentation, an introduction to the ACC program and dual credit, and to answer any questions you may have about the articulation process. Registration is required to attend.

ACC Articulation Workshops are paused for Spring 2026. For new articulation request support, please email hsconnections@clackamas.edu

Helpful ACC Teacher Resources

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