graduation portfolio

This research brief describes practical and measurable indicators of career as well as college readiness that the state and districts can look to as they develop accountability plans. The report includes specific information about how performance assessment can be used to measure student...

In this paper, Bae and Darling-Hammond propose three types of performance indicators for use in California's redesigned accountability system to measure and support career and college readiness. The report includes specific guidance for the use of performance assessment to measure both college...

This brief identifies three strategic practices to be taken collectively by schools, districts, and communities to mobilize around preparing students for college and career success:

• Collectively articulating and aligning a set of student outcomes that prioritize 21st century skills
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With the goal of re-envisioning the state’s assessment and accountability system to support improvements in the rigor and quality of curriculum and instruction, to help students prepare for college, and to signal college readiness and careers, Ohio developed an assessment and standardized ...

Beginning January 1, 2017, a diploma indicating graduation from a Maine secondary school must be based on student demonstration of proficiency.

In order to receive a diploma, a student must:

• have been engaged in educational experiences relating to English language arts,
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Asia Society’s Graduation Performance System (GPS) prepares high school students for a global, innovation-driven future.

The GPS is an iterative process that lets teachers improve instruction and students develop the knowledge and skills that will ensure they are ready for college—and the...