Colton High School

OACTE ConferenceSunriver, Oregon

April 18, 2008

Extended Application

Demographics

Small, rural high school in SE Clackamas County approximately 35 miles SE of Portland

Unincorporated area; limited business (post office, market, telephone company, gas station, fire station, public schools)

School district encompasses 189 square miles 230-250 student population at high school

(includes 8 exchange students) 15 certified teachers (2 part-time); 1 principal; 1

counselor 26 credits required for diploma 7 period day; 4 day week

5 high school principals in the last 9 years; 3 in last 3 years

Decreasing budgets and enrollment Staff buy-in early on Communication with parents and

community

Challenges

What worked

Commitment and support of administrators Focus on contextual/project-based learning Dynamic administrator at the high school to lead

the way (1999-2003) and administrative leader to move us forward (2008) -- right people at the right time

Core leadership group of “out of the box” thinkers Consistent focus on “What’s best for kids.” Continuous improvement model that is dynamic

and fluid Common use of language around rigor, relevance,

and career-related learning

How Colton is Approaching the Diploma Requirements

8th grade semester long “Careers Exploration” class

Freshmen Focus class – 6 rotations of skill building courses

Guidance curriculum activities in classroom and small groups

Individual planning – guidance and career counselors

Advisory programs at both middle and high school Senior project approach to “Extended Application” “Post-secondary planning” guided activities

component added to senior year

Senior Seminar

Required class since 2005-06 Purpose:

Student-designed senior project approach to extended application

Product Performance Paper

Demonstration of CRLS through senior project Collection of evidence that meets the

graduation requirements

Extended Application Standard

The student will be able to apply and extend academic and career-related knowledge and skills in new and complex situations appropriate to the student’s personal, academic and/or career interests and post-high school goals.

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 Oregon Diploma and Summary of State Board Action – January 2007)

Extended Application Standard

Rigor and Relevance Career Research Project Proposal – CIS “My EA Projects” Developmental Abstract

Reflection Reflective Essay – CIS “My EA Projects”

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Career-Related Learning Standards

Personal Management Detailed project timeline Organization and management of senior project

Two page paper that: Paraphrases meaning of the specific standard. Provides specific examples/evidence from high school

educational career Provides specific example/evidence associated with senior

project: Teamwork/Collaboration Problem-Solving Communication Employment Foundations – response paper Career Development – response paper

Career-Related Learning Experiences

One at the senior level directly associated with senior project Defined learning objectives using CIS

CRLE Planner Evaluation by community/work-based

mentor Experience specifically addressed in

personal/reflection essay

Assessment

Sufficiency: how much evidence is necessary to make a valid and reliable decision about whether a student has met the standard.

ODE Guidelines for a Sufficient Collection of Evidence (EA and CRLS) CHS version for diploma scoring purposes: EA

CRLS Each piece must meet “sufficiency” performance standard Outcome: Collection of evidence that meets requirements

for diploma – Evaluation of Student Collection of Evidence

Proficiency: how well a student must perform to meet the standard.

Continuous Improvement

System that is dynamic and fluid New for 2008-09:

Junior level class “Intro to Senior Seminar” All about the “process” of the senior project Putting it all together

1st semester senior seminar class to complete project and Collection of Evidence

All staff engaged as project “mentors” All seniors will do project presentations

Incorporation of “essential skills” into all course content Use of authentic assessments – industry standards,

Oregon Skill Sets, ACT WorkKeys, ASVAB, etc. Opportunity for student “Extended Application”

projects beginning at middle school

Contact us

Tom Crane, PrincipalDiane Parham, Career Learning Coordinator

Colton High School30205 S. Wall StreetColton, OR 97017www.colton.k12.or.us/chs

Presentation materials posted to website.

Thank you.