[Currdir] FW: [Super] ODE Numbered Memo: Diploma Requirements Approved by StateBoard

[NOOR Salam]

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Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2008 8:36 AM
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Subject: [Super] ODE Numbered Memo: Diploma Requirements Approved by
StateBoard



Numbered Memoranda are statements of official policy from the Oregon
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August 7, 2008

Memorandum No. 001-2008-09

 

To: District Superintendents, ESD Superintendents, Principals, District
and School Staff

Re: New Oregon Diploma Requirements Approved by State Board

 

Summary: In May and June, the State Board of Education gave final
approval to three Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR's), changing the
state's longstanding high school graduation requirements [see
attachments]. The new rules make changes to high school credit
requirements and the modified diploma and set out requirements for the
assessment of essential skills.  The new diploma requirements take
effect with the class of 2012 and 2014.

 

The new Oregon high school diploma includes increased credit
requirements, multiple options for students to demonstrate proficiency
in a set of Essential Skills, and the requirement for students to
complete personalized learning activities.  

 

The number of required credits increases from 22 to 24. (note: the 2005
Oregon Legislature already increased English and mathematics credits for
the class of 2010).  In addition, all students will be required to
demonstrate that they are proficient in a set of "Essential Skills," -
initially reading, writing, math, and speaking. Students will
demonstrate their mastery of the Essential Skills by: 

* completing an approved locally scored assessment, such as a work
sample or student project 

-- or -- 

* achieving a state-determined score on the state assessment tests in
reading, writing and mathematics 

-- or -- 

* achieving a state-determined score on another standardized test yet to
be determined 

 

The Oregon diploma approved by the State Board is different than what
many other states across the country have done. Oregon will not require
students to pass a single "exit exam" of academic proficiency in order
to graduate. The State Board approved a system of multiple options and
opportunities for students to pass state-determined exams to show they
meet the Essential Skills requirement. 

 

The State Board voted to continue the following personalized learning
requirements (required since 2007): 

* Education Plan and Profile: Students will develop an Education Plan
and Profile to guide their learning and document academic achievement
and progress toward their personal, career, and post-high school goals. 

 

* Career-Related Learning Experiences: Students will participate in
experiences that connect classroom learning with real life experiences
in the workplace, community, and/or school relevant to their education
plan. 

 

* Extended Application: Students will apply and extend their knowledge
in new and complex situations related to the student's personal and
career interests and post-high school goals through critical thinking,
problem solving, or inquiry in real world contexts. 

 

* The Career-Related Learning Standards: continue through 2012, at which
time they become part of the Essential Skills. 

 

For detailed diploma information and FAQ's, go to 
http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=368.

For information on requirements for the assessment of essential skills
(from the 2008-09 test administration manual), go to

http://www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/testing/manuals/2009/appendix_d.pd
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Gene J. Evans, Communications Director 
Office of the Superintendent
Oregon Department of Education 
gene.evans at state.or.us 
(503) 947-5737 
E-mail messages to and from this account may be made public under Oregon
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