Instructional Time & Carnegie Unit Requirements

Schools must ensure that all courses meet appropriate instructional time requirements consistent with Carnegie unit expectations and accreditation standards.

Schools Should Monitor:

• Instructional minutes
• Semester length
• Block scheduling equivalencies
• Online instructional expectations
• Attendance requirements
• Hybrid instructional models

Course offerings should align with:

• NAD expectations
• State/provincial requirements when applicable
• Accreditation standards
• Institutional academic policies