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Linda Drake, Research Director June 24, 2014 School Counselor Summer Institute

The Career and College Ready Diploma: Washington State High School Credit Graduation Requirements. Linda Drake, Research Director June 24, 2014 School Counselor Summer Institute. E2SSB 6552. Twenty-four credit graduation requirements for the Class of 2019.

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Linda Drake, Research Director June 24, 2014 School Counselor Summer Institute

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  1. The Career and College Ready Diploma: Washington State High School Credit Graduation Requirements Linda Drake, Research Director June 24, 2014 School Counselor Summer Institute

  2. E2SSB 6552 Washington State Board of Education Twenty-four credit graduation requirements for the Class of 2019. Individual district that need extra time to implement shall be granted one or two year extensions. The culminating project is eliminated as a state high school graduation requirement for the graduating class of 2015 and beyond.

  3. More Flexible Instructional Hour Requirement Washington State Board of Education • One thousand hours in grades 1 to 8 and 1,080 in grades 9 to 12, “all of which may be calculated…using a district-wide annual average…over grades one through twelve.” • A district-wide average of 1,027 hours. • About $97 million provided for an instructional hours increase last year is “redirected” to guidance counselors, materials and operating costs, and lab science class size.

  4. Career and Technical Education Course Equivalency Washington State Board of Education OSPI will develop a selected list of Career and Technical Education courses that are considered equivalent to science or math courses that meet high school graduation requirements. Districts must offer at least one CTE math or one CTE science equivalent course. Districts with fewer than 2,000 may seek a waiver.

  5. Graduation Requirements Washington State Board of Education

  6. Washington State Board of Education

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  9. Math & Science Washington State Board of Education In the 21st century, all students needScience, Technology, Engineering andMath (STEM) skills. 2.5 million STEM jobs aren't being filled in the U.S. because of a lack of qualified workers. 33 other states require 3 or more creditsof science to graduate. 70% of voters think schools should expect more of students in STEM subjects, and 92% thought students with a better foundation in STEM subjects will have more opportunities (WA STEM survey, 2012).

  10. Washington State Board of Education

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  13. SBE is soliciting feedback on proposed rules Washington State Board of Education • Send Feedback on proposed rules to implementSB 6552 to: • sbe@k12.wa.us • PO Box 47206, Olympia, WA 98504 • 360-725-6025 • Attend public hearing on proposed rules: • July 9, 2014 • 1 pm • ESD 101 in Spokane

  14. Resources Washington State Board of Education • Website: www.SBE.wa.gov • Blog: washingtonSBE.wordpress.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/washingtonSBE • Twitter: www.twitter.com/wa_SBE • Email: sbe@sbe.wa.gov • Phone: 360-725-6025

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