OAVSNP Conference 2011 Jackie Burr, ODE 1

 Diploma Options  Indicator 14 Executive Summary Report  Secondary Transition Legislative Bills  Questions and Answers 2

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 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 ( ) 4

The Oregon diploma Standards-based credit Requirements (2012) 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 5

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Class of 2012 and beyond Reading Class of 2013 and beyond Reading & Writing Class of 2014 and beyond Reading, Writing & Apply Math Timeline for remaining skills TBD 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

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 additional credits may include  Additional core credits  Career and Technical Education  Electives  Career development 12

 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). 13

 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 O ◦ AKS assessment 14

 Inability to maintain grade level achievement, or….  Medical condition, AND  Alternate assessment, or….  Serious illness or injury after grade eight 16

 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 17

 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. 19

 School districts or public charter schools shall define criteria for an alternative certificate 20

 Access to the appropriate 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. 21

Jackie Burr Oregon Department of Education 22 Questions? Thank you!