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College-ready is Work-ready “…we know that the skills expected for college are also the skills needed to enter today’s workforce. So whether students plan further education or work after high school graduation, they need to graduate college-ready.” On Course for Success ACT

Business Leaders of Michigan Higher Ed Report, 2015 https://businessleadersformichigan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/BLM-Higher-Ed-Report-2015.pdf This report also details how higher education can help create more jobs in Michigan. While not addressed in this report, the success of Michigan’s higher education institutions is significantly impacted by the readiness of students they receive from high schools. Michigan needs to improve the college and career readiness of high school graduates and their transition to college; however, addressing those issues should not delay acting on these recommendations. (pg.5)

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Career & College Ready in Michigan Discussion—3-5 Minutes

18 credits total for MMC.

Total Available Credits 24 Credits in the MMC 18 Credits available for CTE 6 If world language is taught in elementary then 2 more credits are available in HS. 6 credits are available without integration or using the adjustments already outlined in the MMC. Embedding academic content within many CTE programs frees up even more time. This is the same for arts, band, world languages etc.

Michigan Merit Curriculum Student credit is based on proficiency with the content. Timely, chunks, performance based

Michigan Merit Curriculum Districts determine measures of proficiency Timely, chunks, performance based

Michigan Merit Curriculum Districts determine graduation requirements and issue diploma

Michigan Merit Curriculum Districts determine credit pathways

Flexible Learning Options Seat-time waivers On-line Learning Dual Enrollment Testing Out Personal Curriculum CTE Competency Based Learning Integration Credit for Out of School Learning AP/IB School Calendar Flexibility Legislated Encouraged Content can be housed in traditional or non-traditional courses and pathways.

Challenges to Implementation Time to Collaborate and Plan Class scheduling Transcripts Financial Transportation District and local leadership willingness

Funded with Sec. 61a state aid dollars (FY13&14) Economics in Marketing Learn how to grant economic credit through state approved marketing programs utilizing the Michigan Collaborative Teaching Model. Aligned lesson plans and course outlines are included. Algebra II in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology (EMIT) Learn how to grant math through state approved Engineering, Manufacturing, and Industrial Technology (EMIT) programs utilizing the Michigan Collaborative Teaching Model. Aligned lesson plans and course outlines are included. Funded with Sec. 61a state aid dollars (FY13&14) www.michigan.gov/highschool Examples of CTE integration. Other examples include embedding mathematics within coding and computer programing; ELA and the arts within career pathways requiring strong communication and presentation skills

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MMC Team Ruth Anne Hodges Manager, Curriculum & Instruction Unit Office of Education Improvement & Innovation HodgesR3@michigan.gov Rashell Bowerman Intervention Consultant BowermanR1@michigan.gov Denise Teague CTE Curriculum Consultant Office of Career & Technical Education TeagueD@michigan.gov Megan Schrauben Integrated Instruction Consultant Office of Education Improvement & Innovation SchraubenM1@michigan.gov

Director of Office of Education Improvement and Innovation (OEII) For more information: Linda Forward Director of Office of Education Improvement and Innovation (OEII) forwardl@Michigan.gov