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