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