Diploma TaskforceWednesday, February 17, 2016, 2:30 PM (EST)Indiana Department of Education, Riley Room, South Tower, PNC
302 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Agenda
1. Welcome back!
2. Share: We Believe…
Review Statements
Comparison Chart of Mathematics (General, Proposed, Possible Compromise)
3. Overview: Special Education
Discuss Core 40 committee consideration of students receiving special education service
General Diploma and Work Force Ready – why the changes were made
ESSA flexibility
Current Graduation Data (2014-15) Handout
Questions, Conversations, Concerns and Solutions
Small Group Activity: Current Reality-End Result
- Group 1: Discuss Diploma Titles/Names
- Group 2: Discuss College and Career Planning Focus and Capstone
- Group 3: Discuss and identify barriers for students earning a Work Force Ready or CCR Diploma
5. Whole Group Discussion
Share possible solutions
6. Overview: World Languages
Discuss Core 40 committee consideration of World Language-Current recommended coursework and Academic Honors
requirement—and new proposed changes
Higher Education outlook
7. World Languages
Share practitioner concerns and recommendations
Questions, Conversations, Concerns and Solutions
Small Group Activity: Groups 1, 2 and 3: Current Reality-End Result
8. Whole Group Discussion
Share possible solutions
9. Next Steps
Taskforce members reflect on work, solutions
Bring a ‘We Believe’…statement to next meeting
10. Adjourn