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Credit by Demonstrated Mastery
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Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) provides the opportunity for students in Durham to personalize and accelerate their learning by earning course credit through a demonstration of course material mastery without the requirement of a specific seat time. Students are required to complete a two-phase process in order to demonstrate command of the course material at a level that demonstrates a deep understanding of the content standards and the ability to apply his or her knowledge of the material.The process for CDM includes an online application, Phase I assessment, and Phase II artifact and/or performance assessment. Students will be required to demonstrate mastery at a superior level, 90% or greater, at both phases.Access to the CDM process is open to all NC public school students for courses in grades 9-12 and high school courses offered in grades 6-8, except for the following:
- English Language Learner (ELL) courses
- Healthful Living required courses
- AP/IB courses, CTE courses that are work-based (coop, internship, apprenticeship); require a clinical setting (ProStart, Early Childhood Education I/II, and Nursing Fundamentals); and/or Advanced Studies
Testing Information for 2023-2024
Fall 2023 Testing Window:
Applications are no longer being accepted for the Fall testing window.
Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. September 8
- Click Here for CDM Application
- DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR FALL TESTING: 11:59 p.m. September 8
- Testing will occur September 18-22
Note: Exact testing dates will be confirmed once the application window closes.
Spring 2024 Testing Window
Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. February 2
- Click Here for the Spring CDM Application- The application is now open.
- DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR SPRING TESTING: 11:59 p.m. February 2
- Testing will occur February 16-27
Note: Exact testing dates will be confirmed once the application window closes.
Summer 2024 Testing Window
Application Deadline: 11:59 p.m. April 26
- Click Here for CDM Application (to be shared)
- DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR SUMMER TESTING: 11:59 p.m. April 26
- Testing will occur:
- Non- EOC June 17-25 (Non-EOC courses are all courses other than the EOC courses listed below)
- EOC July 18- 26 (EOC courses are: Biology, English II, Math I, Math III)
Note: Exact testing dates will be confirmed once the application window closes.
For inquiries regarding Credit By Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) for students enrolled in Durham Public Schools please contact:
- Jamel Anderson- Ruff, Coordinator of Advanced Academics at:
- Jamel_Anderson-Ruff@dpsnc.net or 919-560-2029 ext. 21029
For inquiries regarding CDM and CTE courses, please contact:
- Darian Harris, CTE Lead Coordinator at:
- Darian_Harris@dpsnc.net or 919-560-2682 ext. 22772
More questions? See our FAQs here.