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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial>The State Board of Education is
proposing a change in the implementation timeline of the new Oregon Diploma
requirements. <SPAN class=739434617-31122008>(</SPAN><SPAN
class=739434617-31122008>Please s</SPAN>ee details below<SPAN
class=869172416-31122008>.<SPAN class=739434617-31122008>)</SPAN> <SPAN
class=739434617-31122008> T</SPAN>o gather feedback on this proposal<SPAN
class=739434617-31122008>, t</SPAN></SPAN>he Department of Education has
developed an online survey<SPAN class=739434617-31122008>,</SPAN> available at:
</FONT><A
title=http://www.ode.state.or.us/news/announcements/announcement.aspx?=4461
href="http://www.ode.state.or.us/news/announcements/announcement.aspx?=4461"><FONT
face=Arial
size=2>http://www.ode.state.or.us/news/announcements/announcement.aspx?=4461</FONT></A><FONT
face=Arial><SPAN class=739434617-31122008>. </SPAN> Please <SPAN
class=739434617-31122008>complete the <SPAN class=673555618-02012009><FONT
face="Bookman Old Style"><FONT face=Arial>brief</FONT> </FONT></SPAN>survey
and submit it</SPAN> by <FONT color=#ff0000><STRONG>January 12,
2009</STRONG></FONT>. <SPAN class=739434617-31122008> </SPAN>Input will be
presented to the State Board at their January 15th meeting. <BR><BR>If you have
questions, please contact </FONT><A href="mailto:ode.diploma@state.or.us"><FONT
face=Arial color=#000000>ode.diploma@state.or.us</FONT></A><FONT
face=Arial>.<SPAN class=739434617-31122008> Thank you for your
participation.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><B><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">State
Board Proposed Diploma Timeline<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The current economic conditions in <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Oregon</st1:State></st1:place> pose significant
challenges to the state budget. On December 12, 2008, the State Board of
Education considered the Governor’s concern for implementation of the new Oregon
Diploma requirements in light of these current and future budget
constraints. As a result, the Board is proposing flexibility in the
implementation timeline.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The Board reaffirmed the critical importance of
implementing the new diploma requirements within a reasonable timeframe.
The Board and State Superintendent encourage proceeding as quickly as feasible,
with all stakeholders working together to support implementation.
</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><U><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Board Leaning on Proposed
Timeline*</SPAN></FONT></U></B><U><o:p></o:p></U></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">1.<FONT face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]>The Board proposes delaying the
demonstration of proficiency in the Essential Skill “apply math” for purposes of
obtaining a diploma until 2014. </P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">2.<FONT face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]>The Board proposes maintaining the
current timeline for:</P>
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<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Proficiency in the
Essential Skills reading, writing, and speaking in 2012</SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Science – 3
credits in 2012 </SPAN></FONT>
<LI class=MsoNormal style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Algebra I and
above content (3 credits) in 2014</SPAN></FONT> </LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Districts will continue to administer OAKS and local
performance assessments (e.g. work samples) in grades 3-8 and high school to
prepare students for the Essential Skills graduation requirement.
</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Moving the Essential Skill “apply math” proficiency
requirement to 2014 allows districts flexibility in their use of resources and
provides them additional time to adjust their K-12 math curriculum to ensure
students are prepared for the high school mathematics
requirements.</SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">*Proposed Timeline <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Requirements
for this year’s 9<SUP>th</SUP> graders; graduates of
2012<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P></TD>
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<P class=MsoNormal><I><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Additional
Credits:</SPAN></FONT></I><FONT face="Arial Narrow" size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">§<FONT face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]><FONT face="Arial Narrow"
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">English
- 4<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]><FONT face="Arial Narrow"
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Math -
3<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></TD>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Graduation
Requirements:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></I></P>
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</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]><FONT face="Arial Narrow"
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">24
Credits, including 3 credits in
Science<SUP>1</SUP><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]><FONT face="Arial Narrow"
size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Essential Skills:
reading, writing, speaking<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]><FONT face="Arial Narrow"
size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Personalized
Learning<SUP>2</SUP><B><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></SPAN></FONT></P></TD></TR>
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style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">2012-2013<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P></TD>
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style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Requirements
for this year’s 7<SUP>th</SUP> graders; graduates of
2014<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P></TD>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Mathematics credits
at Algebra 1 and above content<SUP>3</SUP> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Essential Skill:
apply math<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">1</SPAN></FONT></SUP><FONT
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Scientific inquiry and lab
experiences; experiences may occur outside of school and does not require
laboratory facilities<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">2</SPAN></FONT></SUP><FONT
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Education Plan and Profile,
Extended Application, and Career-Related Learning Experiences<SUP>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Credits can be met through
applied academics<B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-STYLE: italic">Timeline for implementing the
remaining five Essential Skills has not been established; the AESRP will make
phase-in recommendations to the Board at a future date. Timeline for
credit for proficiency has not been determined; Board policy discussions will
continue in January 2009.</SPAN></FONT></I></P>
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