1. Making Sense of Graduation TAVAC Conference 2013 Elizabeth Danner Education Specialist for Transition elizabeth.danner@esc13.txed.net

2. In 90 minutes we will... -Review current grad requirements and course coding -Become familiar with HB 5 -Learn where to start when you get back to school

3. www.bit.ly/gradguide

4. Let’s Review Graduation Options...

5. Note-takers, take note: CurriculumAssessmentOther B1 B2 B3 B4

6. Diploma for Texas students High School programs DAP, RHSP, or MHSP Options for students with IEPs Commissioner’s Rule 89.1070

7. Commissioner’s Rule 89.1070 Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities Entered Grade 9 in 2011-2012

8. AAR

9. MHSP Accommodations Modifications Distinguished or Recommended Plan Accommodations per IEP Pass state assessment

10. AAR DAP or RHSP Accommodations Modifications Minimum Plan Accommodations per IEP PARTICIPATE in the state assessment

11. AAR DAP or RHSP MHSP Accommodations Minimum Plan Accommodations AND Modifications per IEP PARTICIPATE in the state assessment

12. AAR DAP or RHSP MHSP Accommodations

13. AAR DAP or RHSP MHSP Accommodations

14. AAR DAP or RHSP MHSP Accommodations Modifications

15. AAR Modifications DAP or RHSP MHSP Age + IEPMHSP Accommodations

16. AYP Appeal your rating IF: Your district/campus/student group missed AYP due to SpEd continuers AND those continuers had an IEP showing a 5+ year graduation/transition plan

17. Course Coding

18. What’s the Purpose of PEIMS Codes for High School Courses? ReportRecord

19. Types of Codes Standard Service ID V-code 8XXXXXX 9XXXXXX

20. Algebra I (ALG 1)

21. Algebra I No IEP Accommodations (ALG 1)

22. Algebra I No IEP Accommodations (ALG 1)

23. Algebra I No IEP Accommodations (ALG 1)

24. Algebra I Accommodations 03100500 No IEP (ALG 1)

25. Algebra I No IEP Accommodations 03100500 (ALG 1)

26. Algebra I No IEP Accommodations 03100505 (ALG 1)

27. Algebra I No IEP Accommodations 03100507 (ALG 1)

28. Basic Algebra STAAR No IEP 031005000310050703100505 Accommodations (ALG 1)

30. English IV No IEP 03220400 Accommodations 03220400 (ENG 4)

31. English IV No IEP Accommodations 9XXXXXX V-code 9XXXXXX

32. Have You Heard About House Bill 5?

33. Assessment Under HB 5

34. 15% and Cumulative score = ELIMINATED

35. Curriculum Under HB 5 Foundation Program (22 credits) Optional endorsements: STEM Business & Industry Public Services Arts & Humanities Multidisciplinary

36. HB 5: Other Highlights Increased flexibility in course substitutions for LOTE, PE, Fine Arts STAAR Alternate: TEA must create activities

37. HB 5: Stay Tuned! PGP Requirements Implementation for Class of 2017 Students “already in the pipeline” Opt-in for Class of 2015, 2016, 2017 Class of 2014 – options? Changes to Minimum Standards? Course coding?

38. HB 617 TEA Transition & Employment Guide Training guidelines for specialist District Designate transition & employment services specialist Provide copies of TEA guide

39. Next Steps... Leaving a Clear Trail How are you designating courses with modified curriculum? What are your 9XXXXXXX code courses?

40. www.bit.ly/gradguide

41. Thanks! Elizabeth Danner Education Specialist for Transition elizabeth.danner@esc13.txed.net