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Goal: To prepare all students for success in college, work, and citizenship 2

 In June 2008, the State Board adopted requirements for the Oregon Diploma ( )  In December 2009, the State Board adopted requirements for the:  Modified Diploma ( )  Extended Diploma (  Alternative Certificate ( )  In July 2011, the Legislature passed HB 2283 and HB 2285, which revise the Diploma Options 3

The Oregon diploma Standards-based credit Requirements 4- English/LA 3- Arts/CTE/Second Lang. 3- Math 1- Health 3- Science 1- PE 3- Social Sciences 6- Electives Total = 24 Essential Skills Proficiency  Reading (2012)  Writing (2013)  Apply math (2014) Personalized Learning  Education Plan & Profile  Extended Application  Career-Related Learning Standards  Career-Related Learning Experiences 4

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1. State Assessments -- OAKS 2. State Board Approved Standardized Tests 3. Local Performance Assessment/Work Samples Scored with State Scoring Guides Future Option: Other local Assessments meet criteria established by State Board 6

1. OAKS Reading/Literature Assessment Score of Other Options: ACT or PLAN 18 Work Keys5 Compass81 Asset42 PSAT or SAT44 7

Visit ODE ’ s websites to learn more about the Diploma 8

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All School Districts and Public Charter Schools shall award a modified diploma to students who have:  Demonstrated the inability to meet the full set of academic content standards  Fulfilled all state requirements as described in this rule 10

 A documented history of an inability to maintain grade level achievement due to significant learning and instructional barriers**; --or--  A documented history of a medical condition that creates a barrier to achievement. **This is a significant physical, cognitive or emotional barrier that impairs a student’s ability to maintain grade level achievement. 11

 A school team shall decide which diploma the student will work toward.  The School District shall assign the team.  Award a modified diploma to a student only upon the consent of the parent/guardian or adult student  Must receive the consent in writing and during the school year in which the modified diploma is awarded. 12

 Notification: ◦ Beginning in grade five, SD shall annually provide information to the parents of a student taking an alternate assessment of the availability of a modified diploma and the requirements for the modified diploma.  Decision: ◦ no earlier than the end of the 6th grade---no later than 2 years before student’s anticipated exit  Reverse decision: ◦ Made by school team or parent/adult student. 13

12 required credits  English/Lang Arts—3  Mathematics—2  Science—2  Social Sciences—2  Health Education —1  Physical Education—1  CTE, Arts or 2 nd Lang—1 12 additional credits  Additional core credits  Career and Technical Education  Electives  Career development 14

Beginning in 2012, students must demonstrate proficiency in the following Essential Skills with or without accommodations:  Read and comprehend a variety of text (beginning 2012);  Write clearly and accurately; (beginning 2013); and,  Apply mathematics in a variety of settings (beginning 2014). 15

 Students on IEPs or 504 Plan:  Modified work samples or OAKS assessments  Consistent with student’s IEP/504 Plan  Invalid for accountability for AYP  Students not on an IEP or 504 Plan:  Work Samples  Consistent with instruction  NO modified OAKS assessment 16

 To qualify for FSFA a student must:  Have a high school diploma  Have a recognized equivalent,  Pass an independently administered  ability-to-benefit test  USDE stated Oregon Modified Diploma does not meet the eligibility requirement.  Community Colleges -“Ability to Benefit” 17

 Inability to maintain grade level achievement, or….  Medical condition, AND  Alternate assessment, or….  Serious illness or injury after grade eight 19

 While in grade nine through completion of high school, complete 12 credits, which may not include more than 6 credits earned in a self-contained special education classroom and shall include: CourseCredits Mathematics2 English2 Science2 History, Geography, Economics or Civics 3 Health1 Physical Education1 Arts, or Second Language 1 20

 Must have consent of the parent/guardian or adult student.  Ensure onsite access to appropriate resources to achieve an extended diploma at each high school in SD.  By grade 5 provide information to parents of students taking alternate assessment, of availability of an extended diploma. 21

 All School districts and public charter schools shall make an alternative certificate available to students who do not obtain the regular high school diploma, a modified diploma or an extended diploma. 23

 School districts or public charter schools shall  define criteria for an alternative certificate 24

 Access to the appropriate on-site resources at each high school in the school district.  Option of participating in the high school graduation ceremony with the members of their class receiving a high school diploma. 25

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