1. House Bill 5 Graduation Plan
Pat Page
Region 9 ESC
February 26, 2014

2. HB 5: Agenda Overview of TEA/SBOE Timeline Review of SBOE Rules
Plan of Action/Needs Assessment
Developmental Math/ELA Discussion
ESC 9 HB 5: Graduation Plans Meeting Timeline

3. Word of the Day
Grapple
ˈgrapəl/
Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; wrestle.

4. Overview of HB 5 The State Board of Education (SBOE) Timeline:
September : Public Hearing and Discussion of HB 5 Rules
November: First Reading and Filing Authorization
December: Release of Revised Proposal and Official Public Comment Period
January: Second Reading and Final Adoption
April: Rules adopted for NEW courses districts will be required to offer
: Implementation

5. Graduation Requirements
Implementation of new graduation plans
Seniors can switch to new foundation plan, if it will impact graduation
All 9th graders will be required to:
Meet foundation requirements
Select at least one endorsement to pursue (in writing)
Have a Personal Graduation Plan that has parental approval
10th-12th graders can:
Remain on current minimum/recommended/distinguished plans
Transition to foundation plan with an endorsement

6. Graduation Requirements
Students may choose more than one endorsement, if offered by the district.
A district must permit a student to choose, at any time, to earn an endorsement other than the endorsement the student previously indicated.

7. Graduation Requirements
SBOE voted NOT to require speech in the Foundation program, but did add section in (a)(3) for communication skills
Diploma/Transcripts/AAR Requirement

8. Graduation Requirements
A student may graduate under the foundation high school program WITHOUT an endorsement if, AFTER the student’s sophomore year:
1. the student and the student’s parent are advised by a school counselor of the specific benefits of graduating with one or more endorsements, and
2. written permission is signed by the parents, on a form adopted by TEA.

9. Foundation Requirements
English Language Arts (4 credits)
English I
English II
English III
Advanced English Course (*page 3)
Mathematics (3 credits)
Algebra I
Geometry
Advanced Mathematics Course (*page 4)
Science (3 credits)
Biology
IPC or Advanced Science Course (*page 5)
Advanced Science Course (*page 5)
Social Studies (3 credits )
U.S. History
U.S. Government (one-half credit)
Economics (one-half credit)
World Geography or World History or
Combined World History/World Geography
Physical Education (1 credit)
Languages Other Than English (2 credits)
Two credits in the same language
Two credits from computer programming language (before September 1, 2016)
Additional information to be noted
Fine Arts (1 credit)
Electives (**5 credits)
*Use page numbers to **If seeking Chapter 74 Curriculum certain Requirements endorsements, some elective credits may have to be linked to a coherent course sequence)

10. Foundation Requirements
REMINDER - Some parameters have been placed around what will count as “Advanced” 3rd credit and/or 4th credit math and science (see lists on pp. 3-5 of Chapter 74 document)
Dual credit courses align to TEKS-based courses.
Example: College Algebra may count as Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, or independent study I math.

15. Endorsement Requirements
Public Services
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Business & Industry
Arts &
Humanities
Multidisciplinary
Studies

16. Endorsement Requirements
A student may earn an endorsement by successfully completing:
curriculum requirements for the endorsement
4 credits in mathematics
4 credits in science
2 additional elective credits (related to the endorsement)
Total of 26 credits

19. Endorsement Requirements
There are multiple pathways to fulfill endorsement requirements
School district defines advanced courses and determines a coherent sequence, provided that prerequisites are followed
A course used to satisfy an endorsement requirement may also be used to satisfy a foundation/elective requirement

20. Endorsement Requirements
Algebra II ONLY in STEM endorsement
Algebra II was highly recommended for college-bound students at a recent subcommittee meeting by Vernon College.

21. STEM, Business & Industry, and Public Service Endorsements
CTE route to an endorsement:
Requires four or more CTE credits
Two of these courses must be in the same career cluster
One of these courses must be advanced (3rd or higher course in a sequence)
The final course in a sequence must be from the student’s chosen career cluster
TEA recommends using similar models, as in the past
Additional language clarification coming from TEA in the form of a FAQ

22. Career Clusters and Coherent Sequences

23. Career Clusters and Coherent Sequences

24. Career Clusters and Coherent Sequences
TEA CTE link:
Additional information can be found at

25. Noteworthy Points from SBOE Discussion
Districts determine Coherent Sequences
Approximately 200 courses in 16 clusters are available—just need some relationship
Coherent Sequences for a student may have courses from more than one career cluster
Reminder: last course in the sequence determines the endorsement

26. Discussion
Discuss at your table what coherent sequences might look like at your district

27. STEM Endorsement
Algebra II, chemistry, and physics and one of the following:
CTE coherent sequence of four credits related to STEM (CTE route on slide 22)
A coherent sequence of four credits in computer science
Five credits in math by successfully completing Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II, and two additional math courses to which Algebra II is a prerequisite
Five credits in science by successfully completing biology, chemistry, physics, and two additional science courses
In addition to Algebra II, chemistry, and physics, a coherent sequence of three additional credits from no more than two of the areas listed in CTE, computer science, math, and science

28. Business and Industry Endorsement
Attain one of the following:
CTE coherent sequence of four credits (CTE route on slide 22) related to one of the following areas:
Agriculture, food, and natural resources
Architecture and construction
Arts, audio/visual technology, and communications
Business management and administration
Finance
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing
Transportation

29. Business and Industry Endorsement
Four English elective credits by selecting three levels in one of the following areas:
Advanced broadcast journalism
Advanced journalism: newspaper
Advanced journalism: yearbook
Public speaking
Debate

30. Business and Industry Endorsement
Four technology applications credits by selecting from the following:
Digital Design and Media Production
Digital Art and Animation
Digital Communication in the 21st Century
Digital Video and Audio Design
Web Communications
Web Design
Web Game Development
Independent Studies in Evolving/Emerging Technologies
A coherent sequence of four credits from CTE, English electives, or technology applications

31. Public Services Endorsement
Attain one of the following:
CTE coherent sequence of four credits (previous slides) related to one of the following areas:
Education and training
Government and public administration
Health science
Human services
Law, public safety, corrections, and securities
Four courses in JROTC

32. Arts and Humanities Endorsement
Attain one of the following:
a total of five social studies courses
four levels of the same language in a language other than English
two levels of the same language in a language other than English and two levels of a different language in a language other than English
four levels of American sign language
a coherent sequence of four credits from one or two categories of disciplines in fine arts or innovative courses approved by the commissioner
Four English elective credits (from list on page 15 of Chapter 74 document)

33. Multidisciplinary Studies Endorsement
Attain one of the following:
Advanced courses that prepare students for the workplace from within one endorsement area or among endorsement areas that are not in a coherent sequence
Four credits in each of the four foundation subjects (to include English IV and chemistry and/or physics)
Four AP/IB courses, or dual credit selected from English, math, science, social studies, economics, languages other than English, or fine arts

34. Endorsements
(g) A course completed as part of the set of four courses needed to satisfy an endorsement requirement may also satisfy a requirement under section 74.12(b) and (c) of this title, including an elective requirement

35. Distinguished Achievement
Complete foundations high school program
Complete requirement for at least one endorsement
Complete Algebra II
A student must earn distinguished level of achievement to be eligible for top 10% automatic admission

36. Performance Acknowlegments
Dual Credit courses: pg. 15
Outstanding performance in bilingualism and biliteracy: pp
Outstanding performance on AP or IB: pg. 16
Outstanding performance on PSAT, ACT-PLAN, SAT, or ACT: pg. 16
Business or Industry certification/license: pg

37. Our Focus

38. Plan of Action 1. Analyze Foundation Requirements
2. Consider additional Local Requirements
3. Analyze Endorsement Capacity
Foundation Capacity Document
Local Policy
Endorsement Document: Course Inventory Tool (Project Share)

39. Plan of Action 4. Reconcile courses offered to endorsements
5. Determine endorsements to be offered
6. Determine how to implement plan
Endorsement Document, Coherent Sequences, etc.
Endorsement Document, Coherent Sequences, etc.
Courses Offered, Teacher Certifications, 7 vs. 8 period day, etc.

40. Additional Resources ESC 4 ESC 13
ESC 13

41. Group Activity Brainstorm next steps List needs/ideas Share
What have you already done?
What needs to be accomplished next?
What needs to be included in public comment?
Example: Ask for clarification of language regarding four credits in each of the four foundation subject areas in the Multidisciplinary Studies endorsement—Can courses count as meeting foundation and endorsement requirements?
List needs/ideas
What additional information do we need?
How can we work together?
Share

42. Developmental Course
Developmental Math and ELA discussion on-going with Vernon College and North Central Texas College
Working with LEAs to develop an MOU to agree on course content and assessment

43. Questions and Discussion