New York State Diploma Requirements SCDN December 12

New York State Diploma Requirements SCDN December 12, 2019

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS New York State High School Diploma 4 -8 Assessments accomplished through earning a passing score on Regents exams, Department approved alternatives or pathway exams 22 Credits accomplished through successful completion of course work

DIPLOMA TYPES Regents 4 -5 Assessments 22 Credits Local 4 -5 Assessments Regents with Advanced Designatio n 7 -8 Assessments

EARNING CREDITS AND CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

EARNING CREDIT Completing a Unit of Study • mastery of learning outcomes • ≥ 180 minutes of instruction / week (or the equivalent) Credit by Exam • ≥ 85 on a Regents exam without the opportunity to complete a unit of study • oral exam or special project Credit by Exam: http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/part 100/pages/1005. html#exam. Credit

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS **LOTE Exemption • A student with a disability may be excused from the required credit in LOTE, but must still earn 22 credits to graduate. • The LOTE exemption must be noted on the student’s IEP. • A student who is exempt from the diploma credit in LOTE is also exempt from the sequence required for advanced designation (LOTE, the Arts, or CTE). Credit Requirements: http: //www. nysed. gov/curriculum-instruction/credit-requirements

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

ADMISSION TO A REGENTS EXAM Section 8. 2 of the Rules of the Board of Regents: All students who had the opportunity to complete the course of study leading to a Regents Exam have the right to be admitted to that exam. Students may not be barred from an exam for disciplinary reasons or because their achievement in a subject is considered unsatisfactory. In the case of a science Regents Exam, only students who have also met the laboratory requirement, which includes 1, 200 minutes of hands-on laboratory experience with satisfactory laboratory reports, may be admitted.

MULTIPLE (4+1) PATHWAYS Pathways 4 STEM Humanitie s All students must pass 4 required assessments (one in each discipline) Math English Scienc e +1 Social Studies Arts LOTE CDOS 24

Humanities & STEM Pathways to a Local or Regents Diploma COMPLETING A PATHWAY HUMANITIES & STEM Pass four required assessments (one in each discipline) one additional English language arts, math, science, or social studies course culminating in a Regents or Department-approved alternative assessment passing score on culminating Regents or Department-approved alternative Multiple Pathways: http: //www. nysed. gov/curriculum-instruction/multiple-pathways Department-Approved Alternatives to Regents Exams: http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/assessment/hsgen/archive/lis

Arts Pathway to a Local or Regents Diploma Pass four required assessments (one in each discipline) COMPLETING A PATHWAY one additional Arts Course (or THE ARTS passing score on Department- sequence) approved Arts examination AP: Art History, Music Theory Studio Art (2 D, 3 D, or Drawing Design Portfolios) IB: Dance, Music, Theatre, or Visual Arts Department-Approved Pathway Assessments in the Arts: http: //www. nysed. gov/common/nysed/files/programs/curriculum-

Biliteracy (LOTE) Pathway to a Local or Regents Diploma COMPLETING A PATHWAY LOTE / BILITERACY Pass four required assessments (one in each discipline) adequate LOTE Coursework (based on student proficiency) passing score on NYSED approved LOTE Pathway examination Department-Approved Pathway Assessments in Languages other than English: http: //www. nysed. gov/curriculum-instruction/lote-approved-assessments Application Process for Approval of Pathway Assessments: http: //www. nysed. gov/common/nysed/files/programs/curriculum-instruction/application-process-for-assessment-

COMPLETING A PATHWAY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CTE Pathway to a Local or Regents Diploma Pass four required assessments (one in each discipline) successful completion of Department-approved CTE program passing score on 3 -part technical assessment Department-Approved CTE Programs: http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/ctepolicy/approved. html

DUAL ROLE OF CDOS as a Pathway to a Local or Regents Diploma Student: • earns 22 units of credit • passes four required assessments (one in each discipline) • successfully completes all the CDOS Commencement Credential requirements CDOS as a Standalone Credential Student: • attempts, but does not successfully complete all the Regents or local diploma requirements • completes all the CDOS credential requirements http: //www. nysed. gov/curriculum-instruction/cdos-pathway-regents-or-localdiploma

CDOS COMMENCEMENT CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OPTION 1 Career Plan Employability Profile Demonstrated achievement of CDOS Learning Standards 216 hours of CTE coursework and/or work-based learning experiences • 54 hours must be work-based learning experiences CDOS Learning Standards: http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/cte/cdlearn/documents/cdoslea. pdf

CDOS COMMENCEMENT CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OPTION 1 CTE COURSEWORK Trade & Technical Education Agricultural Education Business & Marketing Education CTE Course work (912) Family & Consumer Sciences Education Technolog y Education 54 Hours of Work Based Learning Employability Profile Health Science Education Career Plan http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/cte/policy/docs/Who. Canteach. MLCTE. CDOS. pdf

CDOS COMMENCEMENT CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OPTION 2 Meets requirements for one of the Department-Approved Pathway Assessments in CDOS National Work Readiness Credential Skills. USA Work Force Ready Employability Assessment National Career Readiness Certificate Work Keys - (ACT) Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems Workforce Skills Certification System Precision Exams 21 st Century Success Skills Department-Approved CDOS Pathway Assessments: http: //www. nysed. gov/common/nysed/files/programs/curriculum-instruction/cdos-approved-assessments-2017. pdf

REGENTS DIPLOMA FOR ALL STUDENTS Department-Approved Alternatives to Regents Exams: http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/assessment/hsgen/archive/list

REGENTS DIPLOMA VIA APPEAL FOR ALL STUDENTS

LOCAL DIPLOMA VIA APPEAL ALL STUDENTS

LOCAL DIPLOMA VIA APPEAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS † English language learners seeking an appeal for a score of 55 -59 on the ELA Regents Exam are only eligible for an appeal in this area if they entered the United States in grade 9 or after and were classified as an English language learner when they took the test the second time.

SAFETY NETS

TYPES OF SAFETY NETS Passing Score ≥ 55 Low Pass Via Appeal (up to two scores 52 -54) Safety Nets Compensatory Scores of 45 -54 can be compensated by scores of ≥ 65 (excluding ELA and Math Regents Exams) Safety Nets apply to: - all students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) - students with 504 -plans (if so indicated in their plan)

LOCAL DIPLOMA VIA SAFETY NET STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY *Students with a disability seeking the local diploma through the low pass safety-net may appeal scores of 52 -54 on up to two Regents Examinations. ^ Students with a disability who are unable to obtain a passing score on these examinations may seek a local diploma by Superintendent’s

SUPERINTENDENT DETERMINATION OF A LOCAL DIPLOMA

SUPERINTENDENT DETERMINATION OF A LOCAL DIPLOMA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Student with a disability receiving special education services (not applicable to 504 or declassified students) Student participated in and passed all relevant Regents level coursework Student actively participated in all required Regents examinations Student earned the Student’s parent or appropriate 22 units person in parental of diploma credit relations submitted a written request to the superintendent for a determination of a local diploma http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/specialed/publications/superintendent-determination-option-august-2018. html

SUPERINTENDENT DETERMINATION OF A LOCAL DIPLOMA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Requests involving only Science and Social Studies Failed Exams • Student must have earned a minimum score of 55 or successfully appealed a score of 52 -54 on ELA and Math Regents exams. Requests involving Mathematics and/or English Language Arts Failed Exams • Student must have completed all the requirements of the CDOS Commencement Credential.

y r e t s Ma rs o n o H ADVANCED DESIGNATION, ENDORSEMENTS, AND SEALS

Advanced Designation Assessment Pathways Traditional Combination Pathway Combination (other than STEM) STEM (Mathematics) Pathway STEM (Science) Pathway 8 Assessments or 7 + CDOS ELA Global History & Geography ELA 1 social studies US History and Government 3 math 4 math 2 science 3 math (1 physical, 1 life) 2 science 1 pathway (1 physical, 1 life) (other than science or math) 2 science (1 physical, 1 life) 3 science 3 math (at least 1 physical, at least 1 life) In addition the student must choose either 2 additional credits in LOTE and the locally developed Checkpoint B LOTE Exam OR a 5 unit sequence in the Arts or CTE. * * A LOTE exempt student who seeks a Regents diploma with advanced designation does not have to complete the 5 -unit sequence in the Arts or CTE in lieu of LOTE in order to meet the assessment requirements for the advanced diploma.

Honors Endorsements HONORS ENDORSEMENTS Student achieves a computed average of 90 or above on all the Regents Exams required for the diploma Regents With Honors Advanced Regents with Honors

OTHER ENDORSEMENTS CTE Technical Endorsement Mastery in Mathematics Mastery in Science Seal of Biliteracy • Can be added to local, Regents or Regents with Advanced Designation • Complete all requirements for a local or Regents diploma • Complete a Department approved CTE program including the three part technical assessment • Can be added to a Regents with Advanced Designation only • Complete all the requirements for a Regents with Advanced Designation • Pass three Regents exams in mathematics with a score of 85 or better • Can be added to a Regents with Advanced Designation only • Complete all the requirements for a Regents with Advanced Designation • Pass three Regents exams in science with a score of 85 or better • Recognizes a high level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages, in addition to English

NON-DIPLOMA CREDENTIALS

SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENT COMMENCEMENT CREDENTIAL • Must be accompanied by documentation of the students’ skills and strengths and levels of independence in academic, career development and foundation skills needed for post-school living, learning and working Available to Students with a • Students must have completed: • ≥ 12 years of schooling (excluding kindergarten) Disability assessed using • the school year in which they attained the age of 21 the NYS Alternate Assessment

CDOS COMMENCEMENT CREDENTIAL (STANDALONE) As a standalone exiting credential, the CDOS Commencement Credential is not equivalent to a NYS local or Regents diploma. Students: attempt, but do not successfully complete all the Regents or local diploma requirements do complete all the CDOS credential requirements

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

NYS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL STUDENTS CREDIT REQUIREMENTS http: //www. nysed. gov/common/nysed/files/programs/curriculuminstruction/diplomarequirementsfinal 011019. pdf

NYS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL STUDENTS ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS http: //www. nysed. gov/common/nysed/files/programs/curriculuminstruction/diplomarequirementsfinal 011019. pdf

NOTABLE LINKS Office of Curriculum and Instruction http: //www. nysed. gov/curriculum-instruction Office of Special Education http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/specialed/ Diploma Requirements Chart http: //www. nysed. gov/common/nysed/files/programs/curriculuminstruction/diplomarequirementsfinal 011019. pdf Diploma Requirements Page http: //www. nysed. gov/curriculum-instruction/general-education-and-diplomarequirements Multiple Pathways Page http: //www. nysed. gov/curriculum-instruction/multiple-pathways/ Multiple Pathways Q&A http: //www. nysed. gov/curriculum-instruction/multiple-pathways-frequently-askedquestions Superintendent Determination http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/specialed/gradrequirements/home. html Transfer Credit Regulations http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/part 100/pages/1005. html#trans. Credit Appeal To Graduate with a Lower Score http: //www. nysed. gov/common/nysed/files/programs/curriculum-instruction/318 appealformincludingell-swdmarch 2018. pdf Department Approved Alternative Exams http: //www. p 12. nysed. gov/assessment/hsgen/archive/list. pdf LOTE Guidance http: //www. nysed. gov/world-languages/news/updated-languages-other-english-lotewlfrequently-asked-questions

NYSED’s Office of Curriculum & Instruction Marybeth Casey – Director marybeth. casey@nysed. gov (518) 474 -5922 www. nysed. gov/curriculuminstruction