High School DIPLOMA NYS Options Regents 65 Pass

High School DIPLOMA NYS Options: Regents - 65 Pass on 5 Regents Exams (ELA, Math, Sci. , US History, Global History) * Regents diploma with advanced designation * Regents diploma with technical endorsement Local - via Safety Net for SWD 1. 55 -64 pass option (low pass option) 2. RCTs for cohorts prior to September 2011 3. Compensatory Option – effective 10/31/12 * May score between 45 -54 on one or more of the required exams (excluding English and Math) if they compensate with score(s) of 65 or higher on other exams and meet attendance and course requirements * English and math scores must be > 55 High School Equivalency GED Test To change in Jan. 2014 • Mc. Graw Hill to provide Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) • Notify “near passer” students of need to complete current GED exam by 2014 High School Exiting CREDENTIALS NYS Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential Beginning 7/1/13 - Only for Students with Disabilities 1) To supplement diploma, or 2) as exiting credential for students unable to earn a HS diploma Documents preparation for entry-level employment • Must provide opportunities to earn regular HS diploma and access to participate and progress in the general curriculum • Develop and annually review career plan to ensure active engagement in career exploration • Evidence of commencement level knowledge and skills (CDOS learning standards) • 2 units of study in CTE coursework and/or WBL experiences with a minimum of 54 hrs. documented school supervised WBL experiences • Employability profile(s) • May award based on nationally-recognized work-readiness credential requirements Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential • Begin 2013 -2014 school year • NYSAA eligible & assessed • Attended 12 years excluding K, or end of year attains 21 years of age • CDOS learning standards • Accompanied by new model of Student June Exit Summary 2013

OPTION #1 C D O S Access to General Education Curriculum CDOS Instruction Active engagement CTE coursework and/or Career Accommodation Development 2 credits (216 hrs. ) WBLE Instructional Materials Specially Designed Instruction How curriculum is taught Instructional Environment Integrated Learning Universal Foundations Skills Career Majors taught by CTE certified teacher This option must also include a minimum of 54 hrs. WBL Grades 9 -12 Locally approved or State approved Student’s Career Plan Skills USA Other Options for students with disabilities Employability Profile OPTION #2 National Employability Skills Credentials Registered Programs (require WBL coordinator extension) NWRC Work. Keys (ACT) Workforce Skills Certificate C R E D E N T I A L

Resources: NYS CDOS Commencement Credential June 2013 (sent out 7/1/2013) http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/specialed/publications/CDOScredential-memo-613. htm Transition Planning, Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) April 11, 2013 http: //www. regents. nysed. gov/meetings/2013 Meetings/April 2013/413 p 12 accesd 1. pdf Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Learning Standards April 11, 2013 http: //www. regents. nysed. gov/meetings/2013 Meetings/April 2013/413 p 12 accesd 2. pdf Amendment to Section 100. 5 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Relating to the Safety Net for Students with Disabilities to Graduate with a Local High School Diploma (Nov. 2012) http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/specialed/publications/safetynet-compensatoryoption. html General Education and Diploma Requirements – Updated November 2012 http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/ciai/gradreq/revisedgradreq 3 column. pdf Proposal to Create Multiple Pathways to a NYS High School Diploma August 18, 2012 http: //www. regents. nysed. gov/meetings/2012 Meetings/April 2012/412 p 12 d 5. pdf GED Testing office: http: //www. acces. nysed. gov/ged/ Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential for Students with Severe Disabilities June 4, 2012 http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/specialed/publications/SACCmemo. htm Career Development and Occupational Studies: http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/cte/cdlearn/ Letah Graff, Transition Specialist Capital District/North Country RSE TASC www. tinyurl. com/transition 123