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State Graduation Requirements: Transitioning With A Plan

Learn about Oklahoma's graduation requirements and how to develop a meaningful Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP) to prepare for college and career readiness. This meeting will provide information on coursework, assessments, and resources available to migrant students.

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State Graduation Requirements: Transitioning With A Plan

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  1. Office of Federal Programs-Migrant Education Program State Parental Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting October 10, 2019 State Graduation Requirements: Transitioning With A Plan • Petra Woodard, Executive Director of Academic Counseling

  2. Overview: The How Awareness Acknowledge Roadblocks Accept Partners Attain Records Access Resources The Why Oklahoma Legislation Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) The What Coursework Assessments Other

  3. Why: Title I, Part C—Migrant Education Program …to ensure that migrant children who move among the states are not penalized in any manner by disparities among the states in curriculum, graduation requirements, state academic content, and student academic achievement standards. …to ensure that all migrant students meet challenging academic standards so that they graduate with a high school diploma or receive a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) that prepares them for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive employment.  

  4. Oklahoma Edge: Comprehensive Education Plan Oklahoma’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan outlines the 8-year strategic goal of 100% of grade 6-12 students developing a meaningful Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP) ICAP (HB 2155) equips students with the awareness, preparation, and action to create individualized, meaningful exploration of college- and career-readiness opportunities.

  5. What: Graduation Requirement 4 English 3 Math 3 Science 3 History & Citizenship Skills 2 Same Foreign Language or Computer Technology 1 Additional Unit from the above approved for college admission 1 Fine Art 6 Electives to total 23 70 O.S. § 11-103.6 (OSCN 2019) In order to graduate from a public high school accredited by the State Board of Education with a standard diploma, students shall complete the following College Preparatory/Work Ready Curriculum units or sets of competencies at the secondary level:

  6. CORE Pathway Option You must meet with a school official and complete the Curriculum Choice Opt Out Form to pursue the CORE graduation pathway prior to enrollment. 4 English 3 Math (May include Computer Science or 1 year of approved 3-hour Career Tech program) 3 Science (May include Agriculture, Technology or approved STEM courses) 3 History & Citizenship Skills 1 Technology or Foreign Language 1 Fine Art 8 Electives to total 23 Highly recommended that 2 of the Electives are 2 of same Foreign Language or 2 Physical Education units

  7. Other Requirements Personal Financial Literacy CPR / AED ICAP 14 Competencies Request Passport upon withdrawal from school Provide copy of PFL Passport to new school Completion is posted to transcript Requires instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) No certification required Can opt out of requirement Completion is posted to transcript Career and college interest surveys Written postsecondary & workforce goals Intentional sequence of courses Academic progress Scores on college & career ready assessments Experience in service learning and/or work environment activities

  8. Be Aware of Grade Level Expectations 6th & 7th Grade Career Assessment 8th Grade Transition Plans 9th Grade Freshman Orientations Early awareness is critical to developing an appropriate, relevant career pathway for students. Elementary/Middle School counselors and teachers must introduce ICAPs AND share that information with receiving schools. Introduce ICAP Assessment—OK CareerGuide, OKCollegeStart Guest Speakers Counseling Classroom Visits Career Fairs/Projects Exploration Activities Students must see value in coursework as many high school plans require some courses be taken prior to 10th grade; therefore, middle school counselors/teachers must identify those students who are eligible for and need to take high school courses in middle school such as Algebra I, English I and/or Technology. Update ICAP Purposefully Plan HS Enrollment Visit Career Tech Promote ACT/SAT Oklahoma’s Promise Application Parents and students play a major role in high school success and developing a plan that best fits the needs of the student. Orientation PRIOR to 9th grade helps parents and students make informed decisions about high school. Update ICAP Review HS Course Selection Review Pathways: Career Tech Concurrent Internships

  9. Be Aware of Grade Level Expectations 10th Grade Sophomore Deadlines 11th Grade Junior Accountability 12th Grade Senior Exit Meetings Career Tech Plan Concurrent Plan – PreACT/ACT Score Credit Check Attendance/Grades Oklahoma’s Promise Deadline Academic Status PRIOR TO Senior Year Community Service Diploma of Distinction OK Promise Review Concurrent Enrollment Career Tech Program Internship Readiness State Assessment (ACT/SAT, Science & US History) Senior Year PRIOR TO Fall Break Individual w/Senior, Parent, Counselor Finalize Credits Class Honors / Diploma of Distinction Community Service Concurrent Enrollment / Career Tech Finalize OK Promise Scholarships / FAFSA College Applications / Requirements Career Tech Certifications Internships/Apprenticeships

  10. From Roadblocks to Building Blocks Attendance Issues Notify school immediately of move if possible Allow student to attend until move happens Enroll in other school as soon as possible Academic Issues Request copy of records from school Provide new school with copies upon enrollment Provide accurate demographic information Attitude Issues Prepare your child(ren) Talk with school guidance staff for resources

  11. Acknowledge the challenges; explore the possibilities.

  12. Accept Partners Life happens…don’t handle it alone! Principals Counselors Teachers Coaches/Sponsors Youth and Family Coordinators Community Resources State Department of Education

  13. Attain Records Request a copy from the school and always keep the following records in an accessible place to facilitate new enrollments: Grades: Transcripts / Report Cards Current Coursework: Class Schedule Attendance Records Birth Certificate Shot Records Testing Career Assessment Tools / Logins

  14. Access Resources • OKCareerGuide (free) OKCollegeStart (free) • CharacterCounts.org Other Sites: OK State Department of Education for graduation resources OK Edgefor career resources OK Department of Career Tech for Adult Basic Education & GED testing resources

  15. Prepare Your Workforce Supporting Students Plan for the Future

  16. Resources: New!College & Career Readiness Website:OKEdge.com New!Online Learning Community:OSDEconnect New! ICAP Toolkits New!Internships FAQs New!Graduation Legislation New!Class of 2023 College Preparatory/Work Ready Curriculum Graduation Checklist ICAP Online Tools:OKCollegeStart Trainings & OKCareerGuide Trainings

  17. Contact Information: Oklahoma State Department of Education  Petra Woodard Executive Director of Academic Counseling 405-522-0031 Petra.Woodard@sde.ok.gov

  18. Thanks for joining!

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