Measures of College and career readiness and success

1. Measures of College and career readiness and success July 16, 2013

2. The goal for America's educational system is clear: Every student should graduate from high school ready for college and a career. ~US Department of Education, A Blueprint for Reform

3. Race To The Top Assurances • Adopt standards and assessments that prepare students to succeed in college and the workplace and to compete in the global economy; • Build data systems that measure student growth and success; • Recruit, develop, reward, and retain effective teachers and principals; and • Turn around our lowest-achieving schools.

4. ESEA Flexibility Principles College- and career-ready expectations for all students 1. State-developed differentiated recognition, accountability, and support 2. Supporting effective instruction and leadership 3. Reducing duplication and unnecessary burden 4.

5. Status of State Flexibility Requests Approved for ESEA flexibility: 39 States and DC. Under review: Six States (IA, IL, ME, PA, TX, WY), Puerto Rico, and the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Approved Requested

6. ESEA Flexibility Principle 1 Adopt and Implement College- and Career-Ready Standards and Aligned Assessments Definition: “College- and career-ready standards” are content standards for kindergarten through 12th grade that build towards college and career readiness by the time of high school graduation. A State’s college- and career-ready standards must be either • standards that arecommon to a significant number of States; or • standards that are approved by a State network of institutions of higher education, which must certify that students who meet the standards will not need remedial course work at the postsecondary level.

7. Principle 1 Assurance To ensure that its college- and career-ready standards are truly aligned with postsecondary expectations, and to provide information to parents and students about the college-readiness rates of local schools, an SEA must annually report to the public on college-going and college credit-accumulation rates for all students and student subgroups in each LEA and each high school in the State.

8. ESEA Flexibility Principle 2 Develop and implement a State-based system of differentiated recognition, accountability, and support. Measures used in State accountability indexes: • NCLB-required measures • Reading • Mathematics • Graduation rate • New assessment measures • Science • Social studies • Writing • New CCR Measures • ACT/SAT • AP courses • IB courses • Dual enrollment • Industry certification • College enrollment • Rates of remediation • Dropout rates

9. Possible Outcomes and Measures On-Track Indicators Academic/Technical Performance and Engagement • Credit accumulation and recovery • Attendance and grade point average • Participation in accelerated learning programs and/or college - and career-ready courses of study • Performance on aligned assessments of high school core content (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers and Smarter Balance assessments, high school end of course and exit exams) • Performance on career and portfolio assessments Source: College and Career Readiness and Success Center, www.ccrscenter.org/ccrs-landscape/ccrs-organizer

10. Possible Outcomes and Measures On-Track Indicators (continued) Postsecondary Access and Enrollment • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and postsecondary applications completed • Postsecondary program enrollment • Employment applications completion • Internship or employment opportunity acceptance Source: College and Career Readiness and Success Center, www.ccrscenter.org/ccrs-landscape/ccrs-organizer

11. Possible Outcomes and Measures Attainment and Authentication Secondary Certification • High school diploma (standard, alternative, college and career ready) or GED* • College credits in dual enrollment, Advanced Placement, or International Baccalaureate courses • Postsecondary degree(s) • Awarded industry-recognized credential or certificate * Note:For federal accountability, the graduation rate is measured by the number of students who receive a regular high school diploma. Source: College and Career Readiness and Success Center, www.ccrscenter.org/ccrs-landscape/ccrs-organizer

12. Possible Outcomes and Measures Attainment and Authentication (continued) Postsecondary Success • Post-secondary education graduation certificate • Post-secondary training certification • Earning wage in "middle-skills" (jobs that require an associate's degree, a vocational certificate, on-the-job training, or some college) or higher skills job • Postsecondary remediation not needed Source: College and Career Readiness and Success Center, www.ccrscenter.org/ccrs-landscape/ccrs-organizer

13. Lifelong Learning Outcomes and Measures • Social and Emotional Skills Self-management; Responsible decision making; Self-awareness; Social awareness; Relationship skills • Higher-Order Thinking Skills Problem solving, critical thinking, and reasoning; Synthesis and precision • Academic Success and Employability Skills Inquisitiveness and intellectual openness; Organization, study, and research skills; Attendance and engagement; Teamwork and collaboration; Effective communication • Civic/Consumer/Life Skills Civic engagement; Financial literacy and management; Information technology and social media skills Source: College and Career Readiness and Success Center, www.ccrscenter.org/ccrs-landscape/ccrs-organizer

14. Discussion/Feedback • How is success in college and career readiness currently being measured within your state or district? • Are there emerging best practices or key lessons learned? • Could federal policy or guidance be helpful in establishing high quality measures for the nation?