2. Why new requirements? Adopted by State Board in June 2008 Designed to: – Better prepare students for transition to advanced learning, work and citizenship in today’s rapidly- changing world – Increase rigor and relevance

3. What’s different? Credit Requirements Transition begins with Class of 2010 More and/or higher levels of: – English/Language Arts (4 credits) – Math (3 credits at Algebra I and above) – Science (3 credits of inquiry, including 2 lab) Plus: – Social Science (3), Health (1), P.E. (1), Second Language/Arts/Career & Technical (3), and Electives (6)

4. What’s different? Essential Skills Phased in starting with Class of 2012. The first 4: – Read and comprehend a variety of text – Write clearly and accurately – Listen actively and speak clearly and coherently – Apply mathematics in a variety of settings Already part of our standards and curriculum By 2012, CRLS merge with Essential Skills Multiple assessment options

5. What’s different? Credit for Proficiency Personalized Learning Requirements – Education Plan and Profile – Career-Related Learning Experiences – Extended Application

6. What’s next? K-12 Responsibility Local and State Planning and Implementation Additional resources available at: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=368 http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=368 Discussion