1. CCSSO National Conference on Student Assessment San Diego, California – June 23, 2015

2. Tennessee is at a critical stage in implementing a series of interconnected, statewide reforms. 2007 TN gets “F” in “Truth in Advertising” – TN Diploma Project Begins 2009 New graduation requirements implemented 2010 Common Core State Standards adopted Race to the Top awarded Launch of teacher evaluation 2013-14 Full statewide implementation of Tennessee State Standards CTE: Phase I changes in place. Phase II Revisions submitted to State Board 2014-15 CTE Phase II changes finalized

3. With these reforms, Tennessee has made major strides in improving educational outcomes. Elementary and Middle SchoolsHigh Schools Fastest improving state in the nation on 4 th and 8 th grade NAEP Consistent gains on TCAP every year since new assessments in 2010 Fastest growing graduation rate of any state ACT statewide average has increased to 19.3

4. At the same time, the world has changed and today’s students need much more to be able to succeed. By 2025, at least 55% of all new jobs will require postsecondary education Postsecondary graduates are more likely to be employed and have higher earnings than high school graduates. The gaps in employment and earnings between these groups have grown substantially over time.

5. Tennessee students are struggling in the early years after high school. 72,865 Students 2007 Cohort of High School Freshmen 10,545 students did not graduate from high school 22,334 students graduated from high school and entered the workforce and earn an average salary of $9,030 annually 40,235 students enrolled in postsecondary. 58 percent were still enrolled in one year (or 20,418 of the 35,055 who enrolled immediately after graduation). 3,514 had completed a certificate or degree within three years.

6. On average, fewer students who concentrated in CTE met college-readiness benchmarks in Math (ACT).

7. On average, fewer students who concentrated in CTE met college-readiness benchmark in English (ACT). Percent of students meeting English ACT college-ready benchmark

8. Tennessee Promise gives students an incredible, new opportunity. Free, Public K-14 System Grades K-12 Grades 13-14 Tennessee Promise Additional Postsecondary Education and Career Opportunities

9. To ensure our students are ready for postsecondary success, we must meet the following goals. SUCCESS AFTER GRADUATION GOAL #1GOAL #2GOAL #3 Tennessee will continue its rapid improvement and rank in the top half of states by 2019. The average ACT score in Tennessee will be a 21, allowing more students to earn HOPE scholarships. A majority of high school graduates will go on to earn a certificate or degree. MEASUREMENT We will rank in the top half of states on 4th and 8th grade NAEP in 2019. MEASUREMENT Tennessee will have an average public ACT composite score of 21 by 2020. MEASUREMENT The class of 2020 will be on track to achieve 55% postsecondary completion within six years.

10. It's now our responsibility to set students up for success in postsecondary through a learning pathway. Middle School Career Exploration Introductory Courses High School General Education Elective Focus Area Early Postsecondary Credit and Certification TCAT Industry Certification Credential Community College A.A./A.S. University B.A./B.S. Post- baccalaureate Regional Business & Industry High Skill, High Wage, High Growth Job Entry Career Job Continuum Keys to Success 1.Active industry involvement, starting in early grades. 2.Strong integration of student supports, interventions, and counseling. 3.Ability to earn postsecondary credits and/or industry certifications in high school. 4.Seamless transition from secondary to postsecondary. 5.Multiple entry and exit points from grades 12-16. 6.Opportunities have regional/state relevance and develop qualified workforce.

11. CTE reform consists of a multi-phased, multi-year approach. PhaseGoalImplementation Phase IStreamline existing courses and programs of study2013-2014 Phase II Add relevant new courses and new programs of study, revise courses to align to higher student expectations 2014-2015 Phase III Measure success of students with rigorous assessment options for all courses 2015-2017 Immediate Wins: Eliminated redundancies Streamlined for greater flexibility Organized curriculum in POS using existing courses Deeper Dive: Revised existing courses Developed new courses Increased relevance of POS to reflect stronger alignment Measuring Success: Provide opportunities to evaluate student achievement using assessment options

12. Tennessee is creating a System of Assessments in CTE that will form a profile of readiness for each student. Assessments Courses LEVEL 1LEVELS 2 & 3 LEVEL 4 State developed or selected standardized assessments aligned to CTE course specific standards Custom, state- developed EOC assessments (fully aligned to state standards) Summative, interim or domain-based assessments. May be custom (fully aligned), commercially developed (off-the-shelf), or state developed using a purchased item bank (partially aligned). Industry developed certification or licensure exams NA Standardized assessment given at the end-of-a program of study to evaluate readiness for employment or additional training in the area. Standardized assessments TN EOC (Algebra I, Algebra II, English I, English II, English III, Biology I, Chemistry I --- as appropriate), TCAP Writing; TNReady, ACT Locally developed (i.e., at the District/School level) performance tasks or assessments aligned to program-level competencies. NA Authentic performance tasks addressing a combination of academic, technical and 21st Century skills. Developed using standardized guidelines/ instructions and scoring rubric templates. Common to all students in a district or school. Administered and scored locally.

13. Casey Haugner Wrenn Executive Director, Office of Student Readiness Division of College, Career and Technical Education Casey.Haugner@tn.gov (615) 532-4879