2012 MEATA Conference Brad Erickson Academic Support Instructor WBL Specialist Capital Area Career Center Ingham ISD

Michigan’s High School Graduation Requirements Pre Class of 2011 ½ Credit – Government/Civics

Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC) – Class of 2011 and beyond The graduation requirements are called the Michigan Merit Curriculum (MMC). Proposed to the State Board of Education in November 2005 Proposed to the State Board of Education in November 2005 Adopted by the State Board of Education in December 2005 Adopted by the State Board of Education in December 2005 Enacted as law by the State Legislature in March 2006 Enacted as law by the State Legislature in March 2006 Signed by the Governor in April 2006 Signed by the Governor in April 2006

Michigan’s High School Graduation Requirement 2011 and after 4 English Language Arts 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Social Studies 1 PE/Health 1 VPAA 2 World Languages (2016 Graduates) Online Experience

Impact of State Law The State of Michigan has now set the number of credits in each subject area, and, in many cases, specified the specific courses that must be taken in English, mathematics, science, social studies, health/physical education, the arts (visual, performing, and applied), and world languages. An online learning experience is also required.

Ten Key Concepts  Requirements apply to ALL students  Local Boards of Education may add to, but cannot reduce, the requirements  Limited modifications allowed, but no “opt out” provision  Requirements can be met in any school day schedule set by district  Accelerated, honors, AP and IB classes count toward meeting requirements

Ten Key Concepts (continued)  Students struggling with or failing required classes can get help to succeed  A Personal Curriculum is a consideration after all other options have been attempted  All public school teachers were “highly qualified” as of June 2006  Students will be prepared for new requirements based on comprehensive plan for K-12 curriculum  Much less room is left in student’s high school schedule for electives

Academics in CTE?  Embedded Academics – New York Model  Online academic instruction – MVHS, Education 2020, etc.  Traditional on-site academics  Allows more room in schedule for electives

English Language Arts 4 credits ● Aligned to state content expectations developed by the Michigan Department of Education and approved by the State Board of Education

English Language Arts (continued) ● English 9, 10, 11 and 12 courses should include opportunities for students to meet the 91 expectations included in the 14 standards and four strands toward the grade-designated disposition.

Mathematics 4 credits ● Algebra I ● Geometry ● Algebra II ● 1 additional math or math-related credit* ● 1 credit must be in final year*

Science 3 credits ● Biology ● Chemistry or Physics ● 1 additional science credit*

Social Studies 3 credits ● U.S. History and Geography ● World History and Geography ●.5 Civics ●.5 Economics

Health and Physical Education 1 credit ●.5 Health ●.5 Physical Education

Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts 1 credit ● 1 credit in any one category of arts*

World Languages 2 credits Begins with Class of 2016 ● Credits earned in grades 9 – 12 OR OR ● An equivalent learning experience in grades K – 12* ● Credit guidelines have been developed by the Michigan Department of Education

Online Learning Experience ● Online course OR ● Online Learning experience* OR ● Experience is incorporated into one or more required credits ● Guidelines developed by the Michigan Department of Education

Online Learning Online Learning ●Defined as “a structured learning activity that utilizes technology with intranet/internet-based tools and resources as the delivery method for instruction, research, assessment and communication.”

Career and Technical Education Career and Technical Education ● Some CTE courses may be taught in a manner that will allow credit to be granted for both CTE and the specified content area. ● Eligible students may be able to participate in a co-op, internship or externship experience.

Career and Technical Education (continued) ● CTE courses are electives and are generally taken in a specific sequence. ● Graduation requirements taken in the 8 th grade (and below) will allow more opportunity for CTE classes/electives during the high school experience. ● Capital Area Career Center – Academic Credit Chart (Handout)*

Career and Technical Education High School Credit Guidelines   Click on the High School Graduation Requirements picture on the top row  Click on CTE - Guidelines on Awarding Academic Credit in Career and Technical Education, Humanities and Other Delivery Models under Curriculum

Important Notes to Consider: Class of 2011 and after will need 16 credits Class of 2011 and after will need 16 credits Class of 2016 will need a total of 18 credits – the 16 listed in the areas above plus 2 credits of World Languages Class of 2016 will need a total of 18 credits – the 16 listed in the areas above plus 2 credits of World Languages

Important Notes to Consider: (continued) Special Education Students: The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) shall identify the appropriate course or courses of study and identify the supports, accommodations, and modifications necessary to allow the student to progress in the curricular requirements, or in a Personal Curriculum (PC), and meet the requirements for a high school diploma. Special Education Students: The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) shall identify the appropriate course or courses of study and identify the supports, accommodations, and modifications necessary to allow the student to progress in the curricular requirements, or in a Personal Curriculum (PC), and meet the requirements for a high school diploma.

Important Notes to Consider: (continued) To open up student schedules, CTE programs may be able to offer academic credit that meets MMC requirements. To open up student schedules, CTE programs may be able to offer academic credit that meets MMC requirements. Work with potential students early to help set up future class academic schedule. Work with potential students early to help set up future class academic schedule. Offer additional ways to earn academic credit (traditional classes, On-line instruction, etc. Offer additional ways to earn academic credit (traditional classes, On-line instruction, etc. HB 5451 HB 5451

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