1. Future-Ready Core

2. Graduating Future-Ready

3. Impact on Agency Areas Council provides cross-functional lens Future- Ready Core Human Resources Accountability Talent Management Communications Curriculum, Instruction & Tech Policy and Planning Student Support Exceptional Children NC WISE NCVPS CTE District and School Transformation

4. Purpose of Council Work for FRC In a cross-functional setting, plan and develop informational resources to facilitate successful implementation of the Future-Ready Core for LEAs, schools and families.

5. Informing Our Work An understanding of and preparation for LEA, school and family needs Cross- Functional Internal Input External Stakeholder Input Research Leading to…

6. Future-Ready Core Web Resource Why a Web Resource? oFlexible oAccessible oLinkable oSaves the environment! http://www.ncpublicschools.org/gradrequirements/

7. Some Examples of Developed Informational Resources Future-Ready Core Web Resource

8. Tools and Work oMath course requirements overview oGuidelines & flowchart for math substitution decision making oHS student planner oParent credit checklist oFAQs (e.g. Math, Concentrations, Exceptional Children, Access to High-Quality Courses, Limited English Proficient, etc.)

9. Overview of Math Requirements Eligible for UNC System Eligible for Most Community Colleges e.g. Drafting, Engineering Algebra I or Integrated Math I 1 Geometry or Integrated Math II 2 Algebra II or Integrated Math III 3 ++ 4 th Math 4 + e.g. AP Statistics, Precalculus In rare instances where a principal, in consultation with parents, teachers, counselors, and the student, has evidence that a substitute path is appropriate, the student may take the following sequence: + Algebra I or Integrated Math I 1 Algebra II, Geometry or Integrated Math II 2 3+4 2 applied math course credits Note: N.C.G.S. §115C-81(b) will remain in effect. Math Substitution e.g. Applied Math I and Applied Math II Principles of Business and Personal Finance and Small Business Entrepreneurship Drafting I and Drafting II

10. Suggested Decision-Making Process for Mathematics Substitution Request is made Committee convenes Review Multiple Data Sources A written request with reasons is made to substitute mathematics course credits to the recommended Future Ready Core mathematics courses Request is received by the school counselor Request may be made from a parent/guardian, school counselor, principal (or designee), or teacher If the request is made by school personnel, evidence of parent consent should be present The principal convenes a school-based committee to review the request Committee should meet at a time amenable to a parent/guardian’s schedule Committee meets and reviews multiple sources of summative and formative assessment data Committee reviews intervention strategies that have been in place prior to the substitution request Committee considers student’s graduation timeframe Committee makes recommendation aligned with student needs and post- secondary plans Principal receives the committee recommendation 123 A student’s parent/guardian should be fully informed and involved throughout the process Decision by Principal 5 Principal makes the final decision. All relevant parties are informed. Schedule is changed to minimize any lost instructional time Documentation of decision and changes are noted Committee Recommend s 4

11. Student Planner Tool

12. Project Phases 20082009 Timeline for Future-Ready Core Dissemination and Implementation Development oPolicy HSP-N-004 approved oResearch: other states, national oCommunication sends out preliminary documents oCouncil develops FAQs, tools, web resource, input from relevant divisions oExternal input meeting oUpdate to SBE GCS (math) Communication & Dissemination oUpdate SBE GCS (scope of project) oEdit tools, upload on web oMail letter to Superintendents, et al with web information oCommunicate within agency oDivisions embed FRC into professional development plans, conferences, and materials oContinue feedback loop within agency divisions and from LEAs oContinue professional development Implementation oFreshman class (2009-2010) oContinue professional development oProvide technical assistance oMonitor math course taking patterns OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Sep Where we are Rollout

13. Parent Checklist

14. Plans and Time Line for Roll-Out Next Steps

15. 2008 Sep DecNovAprMay HSP-N-004 Policy (HS Diploma Requirements) Approved DPI disseminates chart & other documents to LEAs and schools Council garners external input to ensure “best fit” of resource guide MarFebJan Council revises web resource and shares with relative DPI divisions for use with their constituencies for dissemination & professional development DPI divisions employ different vehicles to disseminate information and conduct PD (webcasts, conferences, regional contacts) Continue feedback loop from LEAs and DPI divisions, make modifications as necessary Oct 2008-2009 Major activities: Council conducts research (internal, other states, national) Communication division disseminates general information to LEAs SBE approves graduation requirements policy (HSP-N-004) Council develops guidelines for math exception and other anticipated needs Council develops web-based resource (FAQs, planning tools, etc) Council seeks input from external LEA reps to ensure best fit of developed materials Council seeks partnerships from agencies for augmenting roll-out Council develops web resource guide for multiple stakeholders 2009 Overview of Future-Ready Core Roll-Out

16. Guiding Principles oAligning to the intent of policy oEnsuring a consistent message oProviding informational resources to ensure clarity and transparency oMeeting the needs of all stakeholders