Exiting Credentials

CDOS Commencement Credential (Standalone)

All New York State students may exit high school with the CDOS Commencement Credential if they’re unable to meet the diploma requirements.  At no point should a decision be made that a student stops working toward a high school diploma in order to concentrate only on earning this credential.  There are two options for earning the CDOS Commencement Credential.  Option 1 and Option 2 are available to all students.

CDOS Commencement Credential Questions & Answers

• NYS CDOS Commencement Credential-Questions and Answers, updated September 2018

Model Forms

• Certificate for CDOS Commencement Credential
• Career Plan Form
• Employability Profile and Directions
• Evidence of a Student’s Attainment of the Commencement Level CDOS Learning Standards

Skills & Achievement Commencement Credential

Students in New York State who are assessed using the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) may exit high school with the Skills & Achievement Commencement Credential. 

Skills & Achievement Commencement Credential Resources

• Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential for Students with Severe Disabilities
• Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential Webinar

For further questions and comments, email: emscurric@nysed.gov (general questions) or emscgradreq@nysed.gov (questions related to graduation requirements), or call (518) 474-5922.