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American Diploma Project Network

American Diploma Project Network. ADP Policy Agenda. Align high school standards with college and work expectations. Require all students to take more challenging college- and work-prep courses. Administer tests that measure readiness for college and work to all high school students.

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American Diploma Project Network

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  1. American Diploma Project Network

  2. ADP Policy Agenda • Align high school standards with college and work expectations. • Require all students to take more challenging college- and work-prep courses. • Administer tests that measure readiness for college and work to all high school students. • Hold high school and postsecondary institutions accountable for student success.

  3. Progress since the 2005 National Education Summit Source: Achieve Survey/Research, 2006.

  4. Progress since the 2005 National Education Summit Source: Achieve Survey/Research, 2006.

  5. Progress since the 2005 National Education Summit Source: Achieve Survey/Research, 2006.

  6. Progress since the 2005 National Education Summit Source: Achieve Survey/Research, 2006.

  7. Progress since the 2005 National Education Summit Source: Achieve Survey/Research, 2006.

  8. Progress since the 2005 National Education Summit Source: Achieve Survey/Research, 2006.

  9. Issues To Consider • Who sets the curriculum in local control states? • Michigan shifted dramatically to state control • Pennsylvania is providing financial incentives to encourage local districts to adopt recommended curriculum • Colorado is trying to determine best course of action

  10. Issues to Consider • What are the incentives for students to take the core curriculum? • Arkansas, Indiana and Texas have made it the “default option” • Kentucky has required for all students • Indiana initially provided outreach and additional financial aid • The State Scholars Program provides encouragment and recognition • The federal Academic Challenge Program targets additional financial aid to low income students

  11. College- and Work-Ready Curriculum: Indiana’s Core 40 1986 1992 1996 2000 2002 Indiana 37.5% 50% 57.9% 60% 62% Nation 43% 53.6% 58.5% 56.7% 57% 40th in nation 10th in nation

  12. Flexibility in organizing and delivering curriculum Carnegie Units/Seat Time vs. Proficiency Issues to Consider

  13. Michigan Graduation Requirements • Successfully complete X credits aligned with state subject area content expectations • Successful completion based in part on performance on state or local assessments • Credit also awarded by earning qualifying score on local assessment

  14. Boston Graduation Requirements

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