PLA Handbook for the Northeast Resiliency Consortium

This Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Handbook, authored by Nan L. Travers contains 7 chapters:

1. Introduction to Prior Learning Assessment (PLA);
2. The Five Critical Factors of PLA Programs;
3. PLA Philosophy, Mission and Policies;
4. Institutional Support of PLA;
5. PLA Program Practices;
6. Professional Development on PLA; and
7. PLA Program Evaluation.

Its appendices include

1. PLA Policy and Practice Considerations for Enhancing Your PLA Program;
2. Example of Professional Learning Evaluation by SUNY Empire State College;
3. Resource list for Standardized Exams and other Pre-Evaluated Learning; and
4. Global Learning Qualifications Framework.