Transcript Michigan High School Graduation Requirements

Michigan High School
Graduation Requirements
August 2006
Why…Economic Survival
• Our students face both national and international
competition
• Research shows many students are not prepared
to succeed in college or workplace
• Courses like Algebra II are new gateway to higher
paying jobs
• Michigan’s economic success is tied to a welleducated workforce
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Why…Employers Want
• Strong math and science backgrounds
• Creative problem solvers
• Effective communicators
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility - ability to adapt
• A minimum of 14 years of education
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College-ready is Work-ready
“…we know that the skills expected for
college are also the skills needed to enter
today’s workforce. So whether students
plan further education or work after high
school graduation, they need to graduate
college-ready.”
On Course for Success
ACT
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History of High School Requirements
• Cherry Commission on Higher Education
and Economic Growth
• Yearlong study of resources, districts and
best practices
• State Board of Education leads the
movement
• Extraordinary partnership between
Executive and Legislative branches
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History of High School Requirements
• Legislation signed by Governor
Granholm on April 20, 2006 created a
set of rigorous high school requirements
• State graduation requirements become
most comprehensive in nation
• New requirements effective Class of
2011 except for Languages other than
English: 2016
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Successful High School Programs
• High expectations
• Rigorous requirements
• Academic studies applied to real-world
situations and projects
• Challenging career/technical studies
• Work-based learning opportunities
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School Environment
• Teachers working together
• Students actively engaged
• Productive senior year
• Guidance
• Support structures
High Schools That Work,
Southern Regional Education Board
June 2005
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Collaboration is the Key
Our Partners
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Higher Education
Local School District Staff
ISD and RESA Consultants
Career and Technical Educators
Special Education and Support Staff
Content and Curriculum Consultants
Professional Organizations
Others
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Overview of Michigan Merit Curriculum
2011 Requirements (2006 8th grade class)
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4 English Language Arts
4 Mathematics (1 in senior year)
3 Science
3 Social Studies
1 Physical Education/Health
1 Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts
On-line course/experience
2016 Requirements (2006 3rd grade class)
– 2 credits/experience in Languages other than
English
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Courageous Leadership
“By enacting the Michigan Merit Curriculum, the
Michigan Legislature and Governor Granholm…the State
Board of Education and the Department of Education
have catapulted Michigan from the state that demanded
among the least…to one of the states that demands the
most.
Enacting Michigan Merit Curriculum required political
leadership and courage. Implementing it well will require
the skill and dedication of Michigan’s educators, a
challenge they are surely up to.”
Michael Cohen
President and CEO of Achieve, Inc.
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What Was MDE’s Charge?
• Create a set of subject matter content
expectations and guidelines that will
ensure rigorous learning for all students in
high school so as to meet the requirements
of the Michigan Merit Curriculum
• Convene committees that represent the
highest levels of expertise
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What Was MDE’s Charge?
• Align expectations to national and
international standards
• Submit work for public and national
reviews
• Publish documents that are useful to
teachers, parents, students, and the
community
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Michigan Merit Curriculum
• The Michigan Merit Curriculum represents the credits
required for graduation in specific subject areas and
learning experiences
– Course/Credit Content Expectations for:
 English Language Arts
 Mathematics
 Science
 Social Studies
– Subject Area/Learning Experience Guidelines for:
 Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts (VPAA)
 Physical Education/Health
 Online Learning
 Languages other than English (LOTE)
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High School Course/Credit
Content Expectations
Who Was Involved?
• Academic Work Groups
– Chaired by Higher Education
– Other representative members
• Local and Intermediate School Districts
• Professional Organizations
• Career & Technical Education
• Review Committees
• Web Review
• National Review
– Achieve, Inc. – ELA and Mathematics
– Council of State Science Supervisors
– North American Council for Online Learning
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What Was Developed?
• High School Content Expectations (HSCE)
– The “universe” of recommended content during
a 4 year high school experience
• Course/Credit Content Expectations (CCE)
– Specific course/credit content requirements
derived from the “universe” of the HSCE
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Course/Credit Content Expectations
• Build on and extend
- Michigan K-8 Grade Level Content
Expectations and the K-8 Educational
Experience
- Michigan Curriculum Framework
- Career and Employability Skills Standards and
Benchmarks
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Course/Credit Content Expectations
• Are aligned with national standards and
recommendations from:
 American Diploma Project (ADP) and Achieve, Inc.,
 National Council of Teachers of English and the
International Reading Association
 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and
Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)
 College Board (SAT)
 National Assessment Evaluation Program (NAEP) and
National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB)
 American College Testing Program (ACT)
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English Language Arts
• Required: 4 credits
• Credit content is defined by units
– 4 model units per credit (year)
– Anchor texts narrative/informational
– Organized by Big Ideas
– Increasing levels of complexity and
sophistication
• Emphasis on Reading, Writing, and
Informational Text
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Mathematics
• Required: 4 Credits
• Credit content is developed for:
– Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, Pre-Calculus,
Statistics, and Integrated Mathematics
• Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II are required
• Senior year of math is required – to be selected
from district or online options, and/or dual
enrollment
• Sequence is not mandated
• Legislation lists examples, list not exclusive
• Integrated math allowed
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Science
• Required: 3 Credits
• Credit content is developed for:
– Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Biology required of everyone
• Choice of Physics or Chemistry
• 3rd credit to be selected from district or
online options, and/or dual enrollment
• Legislation encourages 4th credit
• Sequence not mandated
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Social Studies
• Required: 3 credits
• Credit content is being developed for:
– U.S. History and Geography, Civics, Economics, and
World History and Geography
• 1 credit in U.S. History and Geography
• .5 credit in Civics
• .5 credit in Economics
• 1 credit in World History and Geography
• Anticipated approval and dissemination 2007
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High School Course/Credit
Guidelines
Course/Credit Guidelines
• The Course/Credit Guidelines (CCG)
– Provide high schools with general content and
processes
– Local school districts will assign credits based on
their course/credit offerings that are aligned to
the Course/Credit Guidelines
– Guidelines are aligned to Michigan Curriculum
Framework, Career and Technical Education
Standards, and/or other program area guidelines
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Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts
• Required: 1 credit
• Guidelines are developed for:
– Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts
• The goal is to provide students with experience
in the entire artistic/creative process
• Guidelines focus on artistic/creative processes
rather than defining set of courses that meet
guidelines
• Credit assignment is up to local school district
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Physical Education/Health
• Required: 1 credit
• Guidelines are being developed for:
– Health and Physical Education
• Physical Education and Health requirements
may be met in other course/credit areas that
meet the established guidelines
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Online Requirement
• Requirement: No credit by law requires
online learning experience
• Guidelines for this learning experience
have been developed
– Credit or non-credit course or learning experience
OR…
– District has integrated online learning into each
credit area required for graduation
• MDE identifies basic level of technology and
internet access for requirement to be in effect
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Languages Other Than English
• Required:
– 2 credits in high school
OR..
– Course work or other learning experiences
prior to/during high school (K-12)
• American Sign Language (ASL) and
Heritage Languages qualify toward this
requirement
• Requirement may be met on-line
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Timeline for Course/Credit
Content Expectations and Guidelines
• Course/Credit Content Expectations and
Guidelines will be presented to the State
Board and made available on the MDE
website on August 4, 2006:
– English Language Arts: Units for 9th and 10th grades
– Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II,
Precalculus, Statistics
– Science: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
– Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts
– Online Experience
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Timeline for Course/Credit
Content Expectations and Guidelines
• Course/Credit Content Expectations and
Guidelines projected for 2007
– Social Studies: U.S. History and Geography,
Economics, Civics, World History and
Geography
– Languages other than English (LOTE):
Guidelines for credit and experience
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Michigan Merit Curriculum Completion Schedule
Total
Number
of Credits
Required Course/Credit
Expectations (CCEs)
& Course/Credit Guidelines
(CCGs) being Developed
by MDE
4 Credits
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
Credit/Course
Expectation
Options
Being
Developed by
MDE
Release
Date
High School
Content
Expectation
Completion/
Release Date
April 2006
English 9, 10
August 2006
English 11,12
December
2006
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Michigan Merit Curriculum Completion Schedule
Total
Number
of Credits
Required Course/Credit
Expectations (CCEs)
& Course/Credit
Guidelines (CCGs)
being Developed
by MDE
4 Credits
MATHEMATICS
Credit/Course
Expectation Options
Being Developed by
MDE
Release Date
April 2006
Algebra I
August 2006
Algebra II
August 2006
Geometry
August 2006
Plus 1 additional credit
High School
Content
Expectation
Completion/
Release Date
Precalculus
August 2006
Statistics & Probability
August 2006
Integrated Math
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September
2006
Michigan Merit Curriculum Completion Schedule
Total
Number
of Credits
3 Credits
Required Course/Credit
Expectations (CCEs)
& Course/Credit
Guidelines (CCGs) being
Developed
by MDE
Credit/Course
Expectation
Options
Being
Developed by
MDE
Release Date
DRAFT August 2006 Pending
Board Approval
SCIENCE
Biology
August 2006
Chemistry or
Physics
August 2006
Plus 1 additional credit
High School
Content
Expectation
Completion/
Release Date
Earth Science
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August 2006
Michigan Merit Curriculum Completion Schedule
Total
Number
of Credits
Required Course/Credit
Expectations (CCEs)
& Course/Credit
Guidelines (CCGs) being
Developed
by MDE
3 Credits
SOCIAL STUDIES
Credit/Course
Expectation
Options
Being Developed
by MDE
Release Date
High School
Content
Expectation
Completion/
Release Date
July 2007
Civics
July 2007
Economics
July 2007
US History & Geography
July 2007
World History & Geography
July 2007
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Michigan Merit Curriculum Completion Schedule
Total
Number
of Credits
Required Course/Credit
Expectations (CCEs)
& Course/Credit
Guidelines (CCGs) being
Developed
by MDE
1 Credit
VISUAL, PERFORMING AND
APPLIED ARTS
(Guidelines)
1 Credit
PHYSICAL AND HEALTH
EDUCATION
(Guidelines)
Non-Credit or
Credit
ONLINE EXPERIENCE
(Guidelines)
2 Credits in
Grades
9-12 or
Equivalent K12
Experience
LANGUAGES OTHER THAN
ENGLISH (LOTE) Beginning
with Class of 2016
(Guidelines)
Credit/Course
Expectation
Options
Being
Developed by
MDE
Release Date
High School
Content
Expectation
Completion/
Release Date
DRAFT August 2006 Pending
Board Approval
2006-2007
2006-2007
DRAFT August 2006 for
Public Comment
July 2007
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What We Know
Performance Matters
Currently
What’s New
• Pass or fail
• Meet or exceed content
expectations
• Seat time
• Perform and
demonstrate competency
• Individual courses
• Assign credit based on
meeting expectations
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Courses vs. Credits
Student earns credit by:
• Successfully completing the learning
expectations in the Course/Credit Content
Expectations for the credit area
• Successful completion to be determined, in
part, by state or local district assessments
• “Testing out” allowed based on earning
qualifying score on state or local
assessments
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Courses vs. Credits, cont’d.
• Graduation requirements intended to be
standards/competency-based
• Requirements do not imply courses, seat
time, Carnegie Units
• Legislation says districts may offer
credits through “alternate methods” (e.g.
Humanities, CTE, Industrial Technology,
Voc-Ed, or combination)
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Courses vs. Credits, cont’d.
• Credit requirement can be met in variety
of ways and in other courses
– Career Technical Education
– Community based learning
– Independent study/project work
• High school credit may be earned for
high school level courses taken prior to
high school
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Courses vs. Credits, cont’d.
• Legislation does not prohibit student
satisfying credit requirements through:
– Dual enrollment
– Advanced Placement
– International Baccalaureate
– Other “early college” experiences or
programs
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Michigan Merit Curriculum Assessments
• By April 2009 the MDE must develop or
select and approve assessments districts
may use to measure achievement in at
least the required credit areas of English
Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and
Social Studies by:
– End-of-course exams
– Possible incremental (semester) assessments
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Michigan Merit Curriculum Assessments
• Local districts may use own assessments
to measure achievement in credits
• New law authorizes local district to
institute Michigan Merit Exam (MME) as
graduation requirement
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Personal Curriculum
• Must meet high school requirements
except as designated by law
• Graduation requirements may be modified
through the “Personal Curriculum”
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Personal Curriculum
• Developed by team comprised of: the
student, parent/guardian, high school
counselor or staff member designated by
principal
• No age or grade level specified
• Should incorporate as much of graduation
requirements as practicable
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Personal Curriculum, cont’d.
• Shall include measurable goals and
evaluation
• Aligned with student’s Educational
Development Plan (EDP from 7th grade)
• Final plan must be approved by parents
and district superintendent
• Parents must communicate with teachers
once each quarter to assess progress
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Personal Curriculum
Description
Personal Curriculum
(Modification)
Credits
Subject Area
4 Credits
English Language
Arts
Aligned with subject area content
expectations developed by the
Department and approved by the
State Board of Education
No modification
4 Credits
Mathematics
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
1 additional math or math-related
credit
Math or math-related credit in the
final year
All students must:
•Complete at least 3.5 math or
math-related credits
•Complete a math or math-related
credit in the final year
Algebra 2 modification
options:
•Complete 2.5 credits including .5
credit of Algebra II
OR
•Complete a two year Career and
Technical education curriculum
which includes .5 credit of Algebra
II content
OR
•Complete Algebra 2 over 2 years
with credit given for each year
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Personal Curriculum
Credits
Subject Area
Description
Personal Curriculum
(Modification)
3 Credits
Science
Biology
Chemistry or Physics
1 additional Science credit
No modification
3 Credits
Social Studies
.5 Civics
.5 Economics
US History and Geography
World History and Geography
No modification of Civics
Credit guidelines developed by
the Michigan Department of
Education
Modification only if student
takes additional credit(s) beyond
the required credits in English
Language Arts, Math, Science, or
World Languages
1 Credit
Health and
Physical
Education
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2 credits must be earned
Modified only if student takes
additional credit(s) beyond the
required credits in English
Language Arts, Math, Science, or
World Languages
Personal Curriculum
Credits
Subject Area
Description
Personal Curriculum
(Modification)
1 Credit
Visual,
Performing,
Applied Arts
Credit guidelines developed by
the Michigan Department of
Education
Modification only if student
takes additional credit(s) beyond
the required credits in English
Language Arts, Math, Science, or
World Languages
2 Credits
World
Languages
Begins with the Class of
2016
Credits earned in grades 9-12
OR
An equivalent learning
experience in grades K-12
No modification
Online Learning
Experience
Online course or learning
experience
OR
Online experience is
incorporated into each of the
required credits
No modification
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Sample Student Schedule Career Technical Education Emphasis
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Period 1
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Period 2
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Math-Related
Period 3
World History
US History
Gov/Econ
Science
Period 4
Biology
Chemistry
Period 5
Health/PE
Visual,
Performing, and
Applied (VPAA)
Period 6
LOTE
LOTE
LOTE: Languages other than English
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CTE
CTE
Sample Student Schedule Instrumental Music Emphasis
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Period 1
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Period 2
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Math-Related
Period 3
World History
US History
Gov/Econ
Science
Period 4
Biology
Chemistry
LOTE
Elective/Elective
Period 5
Health/PE
LOTE
VPAA
Elective/Elective
Period 6
Band
Band
Band
Band
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7 Period Day
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Period 1
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Period 2
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Math-Related
Period 3
Earth Science
Biology
Physics
CTE or Elective
Period 4
World History
US History
Government/Econ
CTE or Elective
Period 5
Health/PE
VPAA
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
Period 6
LOTE
LOTE
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
Period 7
Elective/
Elective
Elective/
Elective
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
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4x4 Block A/B Block
First Semester or A Schedule
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Block 1
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Block 2
Algebra 1
Geometry
Algebra II
Math-Related
Block 3
Health/PE
LOTE
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
Block 4
LOTE
Elective
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
Second Semester or B Schedule
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Block 1
World History
US History
Physics
Gov/ Econ
Block 2
Biology
Chemistry
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
Block 3
VPAA
Elective
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
Block 4
Elective
Elective
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
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Trimester Schedule
Trimester 1
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Period 1
English 9 A
English 10 A
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
Period 2
Biology A
US History A
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
Period 3
World History A
Elective
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
Period 4
VPAA A
Elective
English 11 A
English 12 A
Period 5
Algebra 1 A
Elective
Algebra II A
Math-Related A
Trimester 2
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Period 1
Health/PE A
Elective
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
Period 2
Biology B
Elective
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
Period 3
Algebra 1 B
Chemistry A
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
Period 4
VPAA B
Geometry A
Algebra II B
Math-Related B
Period 5
LOTE A
Elective
Economics
Science A
Trimester 3
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Period 1
English 9 B
English 10 B
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
Period 2
Health/PE B
US History B
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
Period 3
World History B
Chemistry B
CTE or Elective
CTE or Elective
Period 4
LOTE B
Geometry B
Government
English 12 B
Period 5
Elective
Elective
English 11 B
Science B
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Special Education
• All graduation requirements apply
• Student’s IEP supports the student to
achieve graduation
• The IEP must identify the appropriate
supports to successfully complete the
Michigan Merit Curriculum or through a
Personal Curriculum
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Support for Students At Risk
Students at risk of failure or dropping out
• District must provide parents information
on tutoring, support, counseling services
that are available, such as:
– 31A programs/services
– Services required through NCLB (if school
receives Title 1 funds)
– Other school/district-based services
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District Modification
• District must make available opportunities
to meet all graduation requirements by
beginning of 2007-08 school year (when
next year’s 8th graders enter 9th grade)
• If not available in the district itself, other
arrangements such as:
– Co-op agreements with neighboring district(s)
– Online options
– Dual enrollment
– Distance learning
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District Modification
• If district still can not provide required
opportunities, may apply for approval of
phase-in plan
– MDE to develop guidelines
• Phase-in, no permanent waivers
• If district can not meet requirements, MDE
will work with district to develop plan
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Specialty Schools
• State Superintendent may designate up to
15 “Specialty Schools”
• Exempt from the 4 ELA credits
• Exempt from the 3 Social Studies credits
• Must require 4 credits of Science, with no
modification
• No modification of Math credits
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Specialty Schools, cont’d.
• Must incorporate significant Reading
and Writing in curriculum
• Specialized, innovative curriculum using
national or international models
• Mean scores on Math and Science
sections of ACT must be 10% above
local district
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Specialty Schools, cont’d.
• Must have an 85% graduation rate
• Must have 75% enrolled in post-secondary
• Students and parents must be notified if
school doesn’t meet Michigan Merit
graduation requirements
• Student transferring to another school
would be required to meet graduation
requirements
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School Accreditation
• State accreditation of high schools dependent
upon schools providing opportunities to meet
all graduation requirements
• Beginning 2008-09 school year, no high
school will be accredited unless such
opportunities are provided
• Law provides for consequences for schools
failing to be accredited for 3 consecutive
years
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MDE Obligations
• Develop Course/Credit Content
Expectations for subject areas named in
legislation
• Develop guidelines for:
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PE/Health
Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts
Online Learning Experience
Languages other than English (experiences K-12)
• Alternative delivery methods
• District phase-in requirements
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MDE Obligations, cont’d.
• Within 3 years develop or select and
approve assessments that may be used
by the district for the Course/Credit
requirements (at a minimum) in:
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English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
• Develop guidelines for applications for
“specialty schools”
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District Obligations
• Opportunities in place by 2007-08 school
year to meet all graduation requirements
• If not, proposal for phase-in plan
• Educational Development Plan for 7th
graders to be completed by time student
enters high school
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District Obligations, cont’d.
• Graduation credit areas taught by “highly
qualified” (NCLB) teachers
• Notice to parents of students failing or in
danger of dropping out
• Basic technology and internet access in
place to support on-line requirement
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Find Information on Web
Michigan.gov/highschool (with link to HSCE site)
http://www.michigan.gov/highschool
Michigan.gov/hsce
http://www.michigan.gov/hsce
Michigan.gov/oeaa (MME/ACT information)
http://michigan.gov/oeaa
Michigan.gov/mathematics (mathematics resources)
http://www.michigan.gov/mathematics
ACT.org (policy makers) On Course for Success
http://www.act.org/path/policy/pdf/success_report.pdf
ACT.org (policy makers) Reading Between the Lines
http://www.act.org/path/policy/reports/reading.html
ACT.org (College Readiness Standards)
http://www.act.org/standard/index.html
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MDE Contact Information
Jeremy M. Hughes, Ph.D.
Deputy Superintendent/Chief Academic Officer
[email protected]
Dr. Yvonne Caamal Canul, Director
Office of School Improvement
[email protected]
Betty Underwood, Assistant Director
Office of School Improvement
[email protected]
Deborah Clemmons, Supervisor
Office of School Improvement
[email protected]
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