1. Requirements for Earning a RI High School Diploma State Tests Courses Projects Presentations Individual Learning Plans College and Career Ready Proficiency Diploma Assessments Credentials

2. Starting in 2014…

3. IN ORDER TO GRADUATE WITH A RI HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA…

4. Students must do the following: Complete minimum of 20 courses – 4 Math, 4 ELA, 3 science and 3 social studies Meet requirements for 2 Diploma Assessments Portfolio, Exhibition, and/or Comprehensive Course Assessments Get a score of 2 on both Reading and Math state assessments And…

5. Local Graduation Requirements … complete additional graduation requirements of your school Additional coursework Community service learning other

6. Changes also include: Regents Commendation – if a student meets proficient or better (score of 3 or higher) on the math and ELA state assessments and has successfully completed all graduation requirements

7. Changes cont. Certificates Students can earn credentials or certificates in addition to earning a high school diploma Certificates may include Work Readiness Credentials, Industry recognized credentials (NATEF, OSHA, etc.) RIAA students can earn certificates that indicate their readiness for work and independent living after graduation from high school

8. Supports for Students Personalization – advisory or other organized structure that provides small groups of students an opportunity to meet regularly with an adult and their peers Individual Learning Plan – process that allows students to set goals and reflect on attainment of those goals. Documentation of course work and specific interventions and programming that support a student in meeting goals.

9. Student Supports cont. Meet Testing Requirement – Do not score a 2 on NECAP/state assessments in Junior year Develop a progress plan - spells out interventions and supports provided to help you learn what you missed Retake state test in fall of senior year Still not at level 2 (or show progress) – use score from approved alternative tests In a very limited number of cases, students may be eligible for a waiver.

10. For more information… Visit the secondary regulations website: http://www.ride.ri.gov/omp/secondary/default. aspx http://www.ride.ri.gov/omp/secondary/default. aspx Contact Stacy Mello (stacy.mello@ride.ri.gov)stacy.mello@ride.ri.gov