Cases & Developments

The American Council on Education (ACE) and the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) published the National Landscape of Credit for Prior Learning (CPL): Effective State and System Policies for Success and Equity. The Report analyzes 362 CPL policies from all 50 states and DC and offers actionable strategies to expand CPL, such as standardizing assessment practices, prioritizing equity through data collection, and addressing affordability. It further analyzes policy trends and highlights important considerations for statewide strategies to improve transparency, opportunities for transfer, affordability, student success, and labor market demands.