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Graduation Requirements. Kevin Duff, Senior Policy Analyst July 15, 2014. Outline. Past Work on the Graduation Requirements Overview of Mid-Biennium Review Changes Future Work of the Committee. Graduation Requirements. 40% Remediation Rate Higher Expectations
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Graduation Requirements Kevin Duff, Senior Policy Analyst July 15, 2014
Outline • Past Work on the Graduation Requirements • Overview of Mid-Biennium Review Changes • Future Work of the Committee
Graduation Requirements 40% Remediation Rate Higher Expectations Transition to End of Course Exams
Graduation Requirements Committee State Board Adopted Proposal in November 2013 Proposal Recommended Legislative Changes
Graduation Requirements Proposal 10 End of Course Exams Graduation Points Model Diploma Endorsement Council
MBR Changes to Graduation Requirements Removed Timing Barriers 7 End of Course Exams New Pathways to a Diploma Flexibility for Students and Schools
New Graduation Requirements Course Requirements Assessments Requirements Demonstration of Readiness High School Diploma
New Graduation Requirements Course Requirements Assessments Requirements Demonstration of Readiness High School Diploma
Ohio Course Requirements Note: This table is a high-level summary and does not cover all substitutions and required instruction. It also does not cover the Ohio Course Requirement Opt-Out which offers flexibility for students on Algebra II.
New Graduation Requirements Course Requirements Assessments Requirements Demonstration of Readiness High School Diploma
Assessment Requirements English I English II Algebra I Geometry Physical Science American History American Government Substitute Exams: • Students may take exams for these courses in lieu of state exams: • Advanced Placement (AP) • International Baccalaureate (IB) • Dual Enrollment
New Graduation Requirements Course Requirements Assessments Requirements Demonstration of Readiness High School Diploma
Demonstration of Readiness Overall Graduation Points Student earns a minimum number of points from all exams Student earns remediation-free score on a national college admission test (e.g., ACT/SAT) Remediation Free Score Student earns an industry-recognized credential and earns workforce readiness score on job skills assessment Industry Credential & Workforce Score
New Graduation Requirements Course Requirements Assessments Requirements Demonstration of Readiness High School Diploma
Graduation Requirements Rules New Requirements Apply to Freshmen Entering This Year Framework Established in Law Rules Needed to Complete System
Graduation Requirements Rules • Graduation Points System • College Admission Test • Industry Credentials • Job Skills Assessment • Transitions • Special Cases • Substitute Exams Key Decision Points Include:
Graduation Requirements for Nonpublic Students New requirements apply to student at nonpublic schools for now Committee established in MBR to make legislative recommendations on requirements for nonpublic students If no change in law, nonpublic students may be exempt from requirements in future