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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 rapidlychanging 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:
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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