Central Linn High School New Oregon Graduation Requirement Implementation Paul Rowton Senior Project/Math Teacher District Technology Coordinator

Central Linn High School Small School Rural communities of Halsey, Brownsville, and Shedd Oregon 7-12 building with 320 students About 18 teachers

Overview New Graduation Requirements/CRLS History of Senior Project at CL Advisory class Portfolio Integration throughout the curriculum using Service Learning Staff Buy-In

New Oregon Graduation Requirements Three Years of Mathematics Four Years of Language Arts Career Related Learning Standards (CRLS) Post Secondary Education Plan

CRLS: Career Related Learning Standards 1. Personal Management – Work Ethic and Time Management skills 2. Problem Solving – Identifying and Solving Problems in Community and Workplace 3. Communication – Read, Write, Listen, and Speak effectively 4. Teamwork – Roles and Effectiveness 5. Employment Foundations – Academic, Technical, and Organizational Knowledge 6. Career Development – Personal Characteristics, and Job-Seeking Skills

Senior Project Seven Years at Central Linn Focused on Career Exploration Transitioned from an Outside of Class requirement to a full Year Class Now done in half year with service learning during second semester Will be the culmination of the new CRLS as students meet them throughout 4 years All requirements, calendar, and guidelines and expectations with scoring guides etc. on our website:

Senior Project Four career Exploration essays – Different careers with a final essay focused on ONE MAIN CAREER Four Job Shadows – Two MUST be related to main focus career area LBCC Job Fair with at least two interviews Physical Project (Tied to main career) Final Presentation to Staff with PowerPoint Portfolio of entire process Must successfully complete for graduation

Advisory Class 30 minutes beginning each day Mixed grade levels Same teacher for 6 years Used for EBS (Effective Behavior Support) lessons Maintain an ongoing portfolio Teacher Mentor/Study Hall/Reading/Etc.

Advisory Integration of CRLS Start in 7 th grade with CRLS documentation in grades 9-12 Build a portfolio CIM, TESA, and Work-sample scores Interest, Curricular, and Post Secondary Goals Career Explorations Job Shadows CIS (Career Information System) U of O

Advisory Integration of CRLS Record curricular events that meet CIM and CRLS Keep track over time Service Learning integrated throughout curriculum Evaluated by advisory teacher committee Students must show proof of completion of all CRLS and sub sets for graduation Senior Project is the culmination of the process with one final focused career essay, project, job shadows, portfolio, and presentation

Yearly Goals Updated each year by students Leads toward Post High School Education Plan Culminates in Senior Project

TESA Scores Recorded each year Up to three per year Shows track record Stops when met at 239 or better

Work Samples Keeps track of which CIM strands have been met Recorded when given Teachers give scores Students are responsible to enter during advisory

Career Interests and Research Yearly CIS research starting in grade 8 – Record 4 career interests and plan implementation – Update each year Four Career Exploration Essays and job shadows grades 9-12 Maintained in portfolio College Aptitude test records kept here as well

CIS Career Information System Online Career research Information in one place Career sorting based on student interests Individual student portfolios saved and updated over the course of six years

Career Explorations Research a Career & Write an Essay 4 over four years 9-12 Written to CIM writing standards as a complete research paper with multiple sources Introduction, Body, Conclusion, References To be maintained as evidence in portfolio Will lead to ONE main focus career in Senior Project

Career Explorations Research and explain – Lifestyle, duties, typical day – Training and Education necessary Kind of schooling and which schools etc. – Benefits Starting, average, top pay/Fringe benefits Location/regional variations – Location Variations cost of living job opportunities – Future Outlook Employment opportunities over 20 years Technology changes – All sources cited appropriately in body and bibliography

Job Shadows To match Career Explorations 4 over four years 9-12 Release Form Make advance arrangements Interview Person Shadowed Write a reflection Send a Thank You letter

ASPIRE Parent Volunteers Juniors & Seniors Scholarships FAFSA College prep Volunteers Mentor up to about 6 students each for two years Record of meetings and discussions Help student develop Post-secondary Education Plan

Community Service Pure service to school or community (no specific learning component or payment) Graduation requirement – At least 50 hours verified – Honors diploma requires 100 hours Recorded on official forms tracked through the office and career center

CRLS Integrated into all curricular areas Service Learning (partnered with SOLV) – Teachers will plan Service Learning Projects integrated into their curriculum Teachers will let students know when something they are doing meets any of the CRLS Students will record evidence of completion of specific CRLS and sub standards in portfolio during advisory During the students’ senior year their portfolio will be evaluated by staff to determine if they have met all of the guidelines for the CRLS

Evaluation Process Teams of two advisory teachers will evaluate students, with a tie-breaker third if necessary All sub-standards within each CRLS must have documented evidence shown on that CRLS page in the portfolio Students must pass with a 4 or better on all standards within that CRLS to pass it All six CRLS must pass with a 4 or better for graduation

Evaluation Process 1 is Insufficient evidence 2,3 are below standard 4 is meets standard 5,6 are exceeds standard To get a 4 the student must: – Have at least one assignment or activity or project role etc. recorded demonstrating sufficiency in each of the sub-standards – Each record should have a teacher name, date completed, assignment name, and brief explanation of how it meets the standard. – It should be clear that the assignment meets the standard

Service Learning Partnered with SOLV Service to community meeting a real need with classroom content Must incorporate content learning or real-world application of content Usually done in small groups Students must work cooperatively and produce a project proposal Students should have individual responsibilities Students must develop teamwork Students should do individual reflections Group evaluation of the project is done at the end A final celebration with some form of group presentation should be incorporated

Service Learning Students are to evaluate and document which CRLS are being met A goal here is to have students develop the skills found in the CRLS Over the course of time students may meet standards through multiple projects Senior project and the yearly goals and career explorations with job shadows will provide ample opportunity to meet the career related CRLS Small group Service learning Project participation throughout the years will provide opportunity to meet the other CRLS Additionally, presentations and many other activities throughout all curricular areas can be used to demonstrate sufficiency in nearly all areas

Staff Buy-In All staff involved from the beginning of the process Adequate professional development (SOLV) Solid Administrative Support Adequate planning time – Not something new but integrated into existing curriculum – Staff interdisciplinary cooperation – Administration and staff work together to design and implement the process Stability – don’t give up too soon – Effective implementation takes consistency over time