1. Michigan Merit Curriculum
A Bridge to the Future
And
Flexible Ways to Get There
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2. 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

3. Business Leaders of Michigan Higher Ed Report, 2015
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)

4. https://businessleadersformichigan

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

7. 18 credits total for MMC.

8. 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.

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

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

11. Michigan Merit Curriculum
Districts determine graduation requirements and issue diploma

12. Michigan Merit Curriculum
Districts determine credit pathways

13. 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.

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

17. 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)
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

18. Top 10 in 10 Innovation Roadshow:

19. MMC Team Ruth Anne Hodges
Manager, Curriculum & Instruction Unit
Office of Education Improvement & Innovation
Rashell Bowerman
Intervention Consultant
Denise Teague CTE Curriculum Consultant Office of Career & Technical Education Megan Schrauben Integrated Instruction Consultant Office of Education Improvement & Innovation

20. Director of Office of Education Improvement and Innovation (OEII)
For more information:
Linda Forward
Director of Office of Education Improvement and Innovation (OEII)