2. American Diploma Project Network

3. ADP Policy Agenda
Align high school standards with college and work expectations.
Require all students to take more challenging college- and work-prep courses.
Administer tests that measure readiness for college and work to all high school students.
Hold high school and postsecondary institutions accountable for student success. 

4. Progress since the 2005 National Education Summit
Remediation: Georgia & West Virginia
Persistence: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas & West Virginia
Graduation: Georgia & West Virginia, Maryland* & Massachusetts*
* = planning
Source: Achieve Survey/Research, 2006.

5. Progress since the 2005 National Education Summit
Remediation: Georgia & West Virginia
Persistence: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas & West Virginia
Graduation: Georgia & West Virginia, Maryland* & Massachusetts*
* = planning
Source: Achieve Survey/Research, 2006.

6. Progress since the 2005 National Education Summit
Remediation: Georgia & West Virginia
Persistence: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas & West Virginia
Graduation: Georgia & West Virginia, Maryland* & Massachusetts*
* = planning
Source: Achieve Survey/Research, 2006.

7. Progress since the 2005 National Education Summit
Remediation: Georgia & West Virginia
Persistence: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas & West Virginia
Graduation: Georgia & West Virginia, Maryland* & Massachusetts*
* = planning
Source: Achieve Survey/Research, 2006.

8. Progress since the 2005 National Education Summit
Remediation: Georgia & West Virginia
Persistence: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas & West Virginia
Graduation: Georgia & West Virginia, Maryland* & Massachusetts*
* = planning
Source: Achieve Survey/Research, 2006.

9. Progress since the 2005 National Education Summit
Remediation: Georgia & West Virginia
Persistence: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas & West Virginia
Graduation: Georgia & West Virginia, Maryland* & Massachusetts*
* = planning
Source: Achieve Survey/Research, 2006.

10. Issues To Consider Who sets the curriculum in local control states?
Michigan shifted dramatically to state control
Pennsylvania is providing financial incentives to encourage local districts to adopt recommended curriculum
Colorado is trying to determine best course of action

11. Issues to Consider
What are the incentives for students to take the core curriculum?
Arkansas, Indiana and Texas have made it the “default option”
Kentucky has required for all students
Indiana initially provided outreach and additional financial aid
The State Scholars Program provides encouragment and recognition
The federal Academic Challenge Program targets additional financial aid to low income students

12. College- and Work-Ready Curriculum: Indiana’s Core 40
Indiana 37.5% 50% 57.9% 60% 62%
Nation 43% 53.6% 58.5% 56.7% 57%
40th in nation
10th in nation

13. Issues to Consider Flexibility in organizing and delivering curriculum
Carnegie Units/Seat Time vs. Proficiency

14. Michigan Graduation Requirements
Successfully complete X credits aligned with state subject area content expectations
Successful completion based in part on performance on state or local assessments
Credit also awarded by earning qualifying score on local assessment

15. Boston Graduation Requirements
Pathway I
Pathway II
Pathway III
Take and Pass English Courses
Take and Pass 3 History Courses, including US History 1 & 2
Take and Pass 4 Humanities Courses*
* Course syllabi must address current standards for ELA and US History 1 & 2
A school can develop its own sequence of courses, mindful of state standards and comparability of rigor to Pathway I and II…..approved by BPS Teaching and Learning Office