Delaware’s Career & Technical Education (CTE) system defines Credentials of Value as those that equip students with the knowledge, skills, and certifications needed to advance along high-wage, high-demand career paths. These resources outline how credentials are evaluated, categorized, and funded within Delaware’s education-to-employment system.
Resources
Credentials of Value Within Delaware Career Pathways
Provides the statewide framework for determining which credentials qualify as Introductory, Essential, or Advanced based on alignment with CTE programs, labor market demand, employer validation, and wage thresholds. Includes outline of Delaware’s credential quality criteria, definitions, and eligibility for Perkins funding.
Delaware Credential Assessment Business Rules
Details how each quality criterion is measured, the data sources used, and examples of evidence that determine whether a credential meets the state’s standards. Includes specific measurement rules and data sources for all eight quality criteria, such as alignment with CTE programs, occupational demand, and wage projections.
Application Submission Instructions – Delaware Credentials of Value Assessment
Provides step-by-step guidance for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) on how to submit credentials for review through the CTE Portal. Explains required evidence for each of Delaware’s eight credential quality criteria, how to upload documentation, and instructions for saving or submitting applications. Includes details on accessing the Credential of Value library, selecting career clusters, entering URLs, and meeting mandatory evidence requirements.
CTE Certification Code Changes for SY 2025–2026
Outlines updates to CTE certification codes used for aligning career pathways, programs of study, and funding eligibility in the upcoming school year. Includes updates to certification codes, credential alignment, and changes impacting Perkins reporting.
There is also a searchable table of the SY25-26 certification codes.
