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Preparing Students For A 21 st Century Diploma MASSP News

MASSP Update. Preparing Students For A 21 st Century Diploma MASSP News. Why...Economic Survival. National and International competition Students unprepared for education beyond high school Classes like Algebra II the new gateway classes for more and more careers and high paying jobs

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Preparing Students For A 21 st Century Diploma MASSP News

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  1. MASSPUpdate Preparing Students For A 21st Century Diploma MASSP News

  2. Why...Economic Survival • National and International competition • Students unprepared for education beyond high school • Classes like Algebra II the new gateway classes for more and more careers and high paying jobs • Michigan’s economy tied to the a well-prepared workforce

  3. Why...Employers Want • Strong math and science backgrounds • Creative problem solvers • Effective communicators • Leadership qualities • Flexibility - ability to adapt

  4. What…The Michigan Merit Plan High School Content Expectations All Students prepared for College, Careers, and Citizenship + Michigan Merit Standard + Michigan Merit Examination

  5. How…Re-thinking • Assessments • Across the Content Areas • Career and Technical Education • Special Education • Support Structures • Community Resources • Technology • Existing Instructional Practices • Vertical Alignment & Transitions

  6. How… Credits At-a-Glance • 4 English Language Arts • 4 Mathematics - Algebra I, Algebra 2, Geometry + 1 math/math related • 3 Science - Biology, Physics or Chemistry + 1 additional science • 3 Social Studies - Civics, US History & Geography, World History & Geography • 1 PE/Health • 1 Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts • 2 World Languages • Online learning experience

  7. How…Michigan Merit Standard • Established content expectations • Credit given for meeting or exceeding content expectations • Credit will be given, in part, by successful performance on assessment of content expectations • Alternative instructional delivery methods

  8. How…Michigan Merit Standard • High school credit for 8th grade students who complete credits based on high school content expectations • Credit given for “testing out” in a required area • State assessments developed in required areas within 3 years • Personal Curriculum can be developed

  9. How…Michigan Merit Standard • Students may complete credit through dual enrollment, International Baccalaureate, and advanced placement programs • Student begin educational development plan beginning in 7th grade • Parents of students failing or at-risk of dropping out must be notified

  10. Elementary and Middle School References • High School credit earned in middle grades • 7th grade educational development plans • College Awareness programs • World Languages credit • 8th to 9th grade transition

  11. Elementary and Middle School Expertise Areas • Curriculum Integration and Mapping • Standards work • Teaming and Collaboration • Personalization • Literacy development • Flexible uses of time • Cooperative Learning • Support structures

  12. What…The Michigan Merit Plan High School Content Expectations All Students prepared for College, Careers, and Citizenship + Michigan Merit Standard + Michigan Merit Examination

  13. ACT Minimum Core English: 4 years Social Sciences: At least 3 years Mathematics: At least 3 years Natural Sciences: At least 3 years Why Start with Content Expectations? ACT Recommended Coursework • In the past, ACT has reported student performance by “Core” and “Less than Core” course patterns. Similar results are included in this report. • ACT research shows that it is the rigor of high school courses—rather than simply the number of courses—that best prepares students for college. ACT data show that students who take and work hard in higher-level courses such as Physics and an advanced math class beyond Algebra II are most likely to be college ready.

  14. Course Titles Not Enough

  15. Next Steps?…. Begin with Instruction • Gather data for incoming students to develop profile • Conduct a transcript study of ‘05, ‘06 grads • Match MMC to district graduation requirements • Form study groups to look at curriculum alignment (vertical and horizontal) to identify gaps • Align current courses to Credit/Content standards

  16. Then…. • Determine pace and sequence • Identify the “power expectations” • Address acceleration and student support • Determine schedule structure • Design the process for student scheduling

  17. Michigan Merit Plan Reference • Common Concerns--Achieve http://www.achieve.org/node/595 Rate Your Future Survey—NGA http://www.nga.org/Files/ppt/RATEYOURFUTURESURVEY.PPT Ed Trust High School Page http://www2.edtrust.org/EdTrust/hspage.htm MASSP Website http://michiganprincipals.org/ Michigan Department Of Education http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-38924---,00.html High School Page http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-38924---,00.html School Improvement Page http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-22709_35150---,00.html Michigan Merit Examination Page

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