Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) – Credit Determination Criteria Form
(To be completed by Executive Director or Designee)
SECTION 1 — ELO INFORMATION
Student Name: ____________________________________________
Grade Level: ___________
Title of ELO: _____________________________________________
Supervising Organization: __________________________________
Reviewer Name & Title: _____________________________________
Date of Review: ___________________________________________
SECTION 2 — ALIGNMENT TO STANDARDS (REQUIRED FOR ALL CREDIT TYPES)
A. Idaho Content Standards or CCR Competencies
Does the proposed ELO explicitly align with one or more of the following?
| Requirement | Yes | No | Notes/Standard Codes |
| Idaho Content Standards (specific grade-level/course standards) | ☐ | ☐ | __________________________________ |
| Idaho College & Career Readiness Competencies & Subskills | ☐ | ☐ | __________________________________ |
Reviewer must attach documentation such as:
- Standards alignment chart
- Learning objectives crosswalk
- Required competencies list
If “No” for both categories → ELO does not qualify for credit.
SECTION 3 — CORE SUBJECT CREDIT ELIGIBILITY
Complete ONLY if student is requesting core credit.
A. Direct Alignment to Core Course Standards
Does the ELO directly align to the content standards for the specific course in which core credit is sought? (e.g., Biology, Algebra I, U.S. History, ELA 10)
☐ Yes
☐ No → ELO cannot receive core credit; consider elective credit.
If Yes, list the aligned standards:
B. Rigor of Learning Experience
Does the ELO require a level of cognitive rigor comparable to the corresponding core course?
| Criterion | Meets | Does Not Meet | Notes |
| Depth of knowledge required | ☐ | ☐ | _____________ |
| Academic expectations comparable to course | ☐ | ☐ | _____________ |
| Instructional time or equivalent learning hours | ☐ | ☐ | _____________ |
| Assessment measures mastery of standards | ☐ | ☐ | _____________ |
All items should be “Meets” for core credit approval.
CORE CREDIT DECISION
☐ Meets criteria → Eligible for core subject credit
☐ Does NOT meet criteria → Not eligible for core subject credit
Core subject approved (if applicable): ________________________________
SECTION 4 — ELECTIVE CREDIT ELIGIBILITY
Complete if elective credit is requested OR if core credit was denied.
A. Educational Value
ELO must enhance student learning and support competency development.
| Criterion | Meets | Does Not Meet | Notes |
| Provides structured learning | ☐ | ☐ | _________________ |
| Has clear, measurable learning objectives | ☐ | ☐ | _________________ |
| Provides academic, career, or enrichment value | ☐ | ☐ | _________________ |
| Includes adequate supervision and safety | ☐ | ☐ | _________________ |
ELECTIVE CREDIT DECISION
☐ Meets criteria → Eligible for elective credit
☐ Does NOT meet criteria → No elective credit awarded
SECTION 5 — REQUIRED SKILLS / STANDARDS (ELEMENTARY ONLY)
Complete only for elementary level ELOs.
A. Mastery of Required Skills
Does the ELO support mastery of required skills or grade-level standards?
☐ Yes
☐ No → Credit cannot be awarded.
List targeted skills/standards:
B. Alignment to Elementary Learning Framework
☐ Provides developmentally appropriate learning
☐ Includes authentic demonstration of skills
☐ Allows for mastery verification
ELEMENTARY CREDIT DECISION:
☐ Meets criteria → Credit toward required skills/standards
☐ Does NOT meet criteria
SECTION 6 — MASTERY VERIFICATION
Indicate which methods will be used to verify mastery (check all that apply):
☐ Portfolio of student work
☐ Skills demonstration / performance task
☐ Supervisor evaluation or rubric
☐ Assessment aligned to standards
☐ Journal/log documenting learning outcomes
☐ Presentation or project
☐ Other: _________________________________________________
Describe expectations for mastery:
SECTION 7 — FINAL CREDIT DETERMINATION
Based on the evaluation above, the proposed ELO is approved for:
☐ Core subject credit
Subject: ________________________________
Credits Awarded: _________________________
☐ Elective credit
Credits Awarded: _________________________
☐ Elementary skills/standards credit
Skill/Standard Area: ______________________
☐ No credit awarded
Reason: ___________________________________________
SECTION 8 — REQUIRED SIGNATURES
Reviewer / Executive Director or Designee:
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _____________
Designated Subject-Area Teacher (if applicable):
Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________
Policy History:
Adopted on: January 26, 2026
Revised on:
Reviewed on: