OEC Updates

Jo Hannah Ward, Director 2.26.2021

Agenda1. Graduation and Graduation Seals

2. Special Education Rules Update

3. Each Child Means Each Child

Ohio’s Graduation Requirements and Updates

Graham Wood and Amy SzymanskiOAPSA – 2/26/2021

IntroductionsGraham WoodGraduation Requirements Program Administrator

In the ChatYour name, Role, One word to describe your school year so far

Presentation Overview

•Initial Updates•Graduation Requirements by Cohort• COVID-19 Flexibility•Long-term High School Graduation Requirements

•Graduation Plans•Questions

Graduation and Assessment –2021 School Year

• SY 2020 -2021 – No graduation or assessment flexibilities at this point

• Any changes would come through legislation at the state level

• If flexibility is granted, we will communicate widely and quickly

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Graduation Options by CohortStudents will meet the course requirements as well as meet the options available for the cohort

Class of 2021 and 2022 Class of 2023 and BeyondThree Pathways to

Graduation

New Requirements for the Class of 2023 and

Beyond

New Graduation Requirements

Ohio’s Graduation RequirementsClasses of 2021 and 2022

Ohio’s Three Pathways to Graduation

Remediation Free ACT/SAT

12 Points of Industry-Recognized

Credentials & Workkeys

18 End Of Course Points

COVID-19 Flexibility for Missed Assessments

• Recently enacted legislation (HB 164 - Section 12) allows districts and schools to:

– Substitute an eligible student’s final course grade in an eligible course for the corresponding high school end-of-course examination

– Students who completed qualifying courses in the 2019-2020 school year also may elect to take the associated end-of-course examinations in a future administration.

Student Eligibility•Students are eligible for this flexibility if they were either:

• Taking a qualifying course AND scheduled to take an end-of-course examination for the first time in the 2019-2020 school year but did not take the test because the administration of the examination was canceled

OR

•Scheduled to retake an end-of-course examination in the 2019-2020 school year and did not retake the test because the administration of the examination was canceled.

Grading Scale

FINAL COURSE GRADE SKILL LEVEL / POINT VALUE

A Advanced and Competent/5

B Accelerated and Competent/4

C Proficient and Competent/3

D Basic and Not Competent/2

F Limited and Not Competent/1

Questions?Graduation Requirements in Light of Coronavirus-Related

School-Building Closure Information

COVID-19 EDUCATION INFORMATION: Graduation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Graduation Flexibility – 2021 and Beyond

Ohio’s Graduation RequirementsClasses of 2023 and Beyond

Ohio’s Long-Term Graduation Requirements

3. Demonstration of Readiness

2. Demonstration of Competency

1. Course Requirements

Course Requirements

Course RequirementsGeneral Course Requirements State Minimum

English language arts 4 units

Health ½ unit

Mathematics 4 units

Physical education ½ unit

Science 3 units

Social studies 3 units

Electives 5 units

Districts may require more than the minimum 20 credits as a local decision.

Students must receive instruction in economics and financial literacy (in high school) and complete at least two semesters of fine arts* (during grades 7-12).

*Fine arts may not be required for students in a career-tech program unless it is a component of local course requirements.

Demonstration of Competency

Career Readiness

Competency on Ohio’s State Tests

Military Enlistment

Demonstration of Competency

College Credit Plus

Remediation and RetestAnd if testing is not your strength:

Competency on State Tests

Competency on Ohio’s State Tests

• Algebra I (or Integrated Math I for graduation purposes) - 684

• English language arts II - 684

Competency Alternatives

Military Enlistment

College Focus

• College Credit Plus:Earn college credit in a non-remedial math or English course (for the subject area not passed) to demonstrate competency.

• Military Enlistment:Show evidence of enlistment in a branch of the armed services

• Foundational Demonstration:

• Cumulative score of proficient or higher on WebXams

• Earning 12 pt. of approved industry-recognized credentials

• Pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship program

• Supporting Demonstration:

• 250-hours Work-based Learning • WorkKeys• OhioMeansJobs Readiness Seal

Students must meet two criteria – of which one must be foundational.

Competency Alternatives

Demonstration of Readiness

Demonstration of Readiness

• State law created 12 diploma seals and established the criteria for each seal.

• Students must earn 2 diploma seals to qualify for a high school diploma.

• State defined seals (9) and locally defined seals (3).

• Seals must be attached or affixed to the diploma and transcript.

Military Enlistment Seal

Technology Seal

Industry-Recognized Credential SealSystem of State Diploma

Seals

Seal of Biliteracy

College Ready Seal

Science Seal

Citizenship Seal

Honors Diploma Seal

OhioMeansJobsReadiness Seal

System of State Diploma Seals

Community Service Seal

Student Engagement Seal

Fine and Performing Arts Seal

State law directs the guidelines for at least 1 of

these seals be set by districts and schools.

Military Enlistment Seal• Provide evidence of

enlistment in an armed services branch of the military; OR

• Participating in an approved Junior Reserve Officer Training (JROTC) program

Technology SealRequirements

• Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate; or

• Earning a “B” or higher in an approved College Credit Plus course; or

• Completing a course that meets guidelines set by the Ohio Department of Education

Industry-Recognized Credential SealRequirements:

Earn 12 points of industry-recognized credential that is aligned to a job that is determined to be “in-demand” in this state and its regions.

Citizenship Seal

Proficient “3” on the

American History andAmerican

Government test

Advanced Placement scores of

“2” or better

International Baccalaureate scores of “2” or

better

Earning a “B” or higher on

approved CCP courses

• Demonstration of professional skills and competencies

• Students must have 3 mentors in at least two different environments

OhioMeansJobsReadiness Seal

OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal

Students can begin documenting experiences starting in 9th grade

Students can use past experiences within their high school years, but must obtain validation from the mentor who supervised them

1. Drug-free pledge2. Reliability3. Work ethic4. Punctuality5. Discipline6. Teamwork/collaboration7. Professionalism8. Learning agility

Professional Skills

OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal

Professional Skills

OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal

9. Critical thinking/problem solving

10.Leadership11.Creativity/innovation12.Oral and written

communications13.Digital technology14.Global/intercultural fluency15.Career management

Community: Volunteer coordinators, faith-based leaders and others

Work: Supervisors, hiring managers, experienced co-workers and others

School: Teachers, administrators, advisors, coaches and others

Environments

Standardized Form

OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal

Seal of Biliteracy Student must demonstrate proficiency in English and high levels of proficiency in at least one other world language

Students can demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one other world language through a series of test-based options.

A student will be identified at the local level as meeting the requirements for a Seal of Biliteracy in English if the student has met one of the following qualifiers:

• Proficient level on Ohio’s required state test(s) for high school English language arts (currently ELA I and ELA II – and just ELA II for graduates of the Class of 2023 and beyond);

• Remediation-free scores on the English and reading sections of one of the state-recognized college readiness examinations (currently the ACT or SAT English and reading sections);

• Earn a proficient level or higher on a Department-approved alternative assessment (currently the Iowa and TerraNova Tests); or

• Earn a score of proficient on the high school Ohio English Language Proficiency Assessment (OELPA).

English Proficiency Requirements

Foreign Language Requirements

1. Pass an AP foreign language examination with a score of 4 or higher; or2. Pass an I.B. foreign language examination with a score of 5 or higher (Higher Level) or 6 or higher (Standard Level);

or3. Attain a score of Intermediate High or higher (http://www.actfl.org/) in comprehension, speaking, reading and writing

the language, using Department-approved assessments; or4. Qualify for proficiency-based credits through Ohio’s credit flex program and attain a score of Intermediate High or

higher (ACTFL) in comprehension, speaking, reading and writing using Department-approved assessments; or5. Earn a score equivalent to Intermediate High or higher (ACTFL) in interpersonal signing, presentational signing and

demonstrating understanding of American Sign Language (ASL) on an ASL assessment approved by the Ohio Department of Education; or

6. Attain a score equivalent to Intermediate High or higher (ACTFL) in interpretive reading and presentational writing on a classical language assessment approved by the Ohio Department of Education.

Earn remediation-free scores on the ACT or SAT

College Ready Seal

Remediation-Free Test ScoresSubject ACT SAT

English Language Arts

English subscore of 18 (or higher) Evidence-Based Reading

and Writing score of 480 (or higherReading subscore of 22 (or

higher)

Mathematics Mathematics subscore of 22 (or higher)

Mathematics score of 530 (or higher)

Science Seal

Proficient on the Biology

test

Advanced Placement

score of “2” or better

International Baccalaureate score of “2”

or better

Earning a “B” or higher on an approved CCP course

• Meeting the criteria for one of six honors diplomas:

• Honors Diploma• Career-Tech

Honors Diploma• IB Honors Diploma• STEM Honors

Diploma• Civics and Social

Science• Arts Honors

Diploma

Honors Diploma Seal

Community Service SealCompletion of a community service project that is aligned with the guidelines adopted by the student’s district board or school governing authority

Participation in extracurricular activities such as athletics, clubs,

or student government to a meaningful extent, as

determined by local guidelines

Student Engagement Seal

• Demonstration of skill in the fine or performing arts according to an evaluation that is aligned with the guidelines adopted by the student’s district board or school governing authority.

Fine and Performing Arts Seal

Local Diploma Seals

Ohio law does not establish minimum guidelines (e.g. number of hours, semester hours or other criteria) for the locally defined diploma seals.

Districts and schools are encouraged to design diploma seals that foster and promote the vital professional, social and emotional and leadership and reasoning skills that are necessary for success after high school.

Students Transferring from Out of State• Must meet graduation requirements

– Curriculum Requirements– Pathway to graduation

• Flexibility/Prorated Requirements– Assessments required:

• 18 EOC Points – Geometry and ELA II plus anything they take in Ohio– Prorated Point Requirement

• Long-term requirements – Algebra I and ELA II plus anything they take in Ohio– Currently still have to meet competency and earn seals

Graduation Plans

Student/Family Graduation Handouts

Available Resources

Graduation Requirements by Cohort

Long-Term Graduation Requirements

2021 and 2022 l 2023 and Beyond

Graduation Requirements for the Classes of 2017 and prior

Alternative Pathway for OGT studentsOGT Test SubstitutionsAdult Diploma and 22+ Programs

Important Links: Classes of 2017 and prior

Earning an Ohio High School Diploma for the Classes of 2018 and 2019

Complete Courses and Requirements

Earn at least 18 points on seven end-of-course state tests

Industry Credentials and Workforce Readiness | Senior Only Program

College and Career Readiness Tests for ACT and SAT

Additional options to earn a high school diploma for the classes of 2018 and 2019

Frequently Asked Questions: 2018-2020 Additional Graduation Options

Transfer Student Policies for the Original Three Pathways to Graduation

Important Links: Classes of 2018 and 2019

Earning an Ohio High School Diploma for the Class of 2020

Complete Courses and Requirements

Earn at least 18 points on seven end-of-course state tests

Industry Credentials and Workforce Readiness | Senior Only Program

College and Career Readiness Tests for ACT and SAT

Additional options to earn a high school diploma for the class of 2020

Work or Community Service Experience Guidance for Districts and Schools

Capstone Project Guidance for Districts and Schools

Frequently Asked Questions: 2018-2020 Additional Graduation Options

Transfer Student Policies for the Original Three Pathways to Graduation

Important Links: Class of 2020

Special Education Rules Updates1.All rules are up for their 5-year review

2.Rules were reviewed and revised based on stakeholder and public comment feedback

3.The public comment period ran from July 15, 2021 to July 31, 2021 for 47 days.

4.The rules will be presented to board committee for the next 3 months.

Each Child Means Each Child

Ohio’s Plan to Improve Learning Experiences and Outcomes for Students with Disabilities

It’s Important to Remember…• …that Each Child Means Each Child is not a separate plan

• …That EACH CHILD OUR FUTURE is for EACH AND EVERY CHILD

“In Ohio, each child is challenged to discover and learn, prepared to pursue a fulfilling post-high school path and empowered to become a resilient, lifelong learner who contributes to society. “

Plan Components • Data and statistics• Disproportionality • Recommendations• Story arc of 2 students with disabilities

Where Are We Now?

• Final Editing Stages• Guiding Coalition• Roll-Out

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