1	Transforming Secondary Education in New Jersey Lucille E. Davy, Commissioner Willa Spicer, Deputy Commissioner Jay Doolan, Assistant Commissioner New Jersey Department of Education October 1, 2, 24 and 27, 2008
2	Why Change? Change of system, not course requirements Equity – access and opportunities Urgency Shift in social norms
3	What Change?
4	What States Have Done: Math Requirements 2005
5	What States Have Done: Math Requirements 2008
6	What States Have Done: Science Requirements
7	What States Have Done: Personalized Learning Plan Requirements 2008
8	Essential Elements of Transformed Secondary Schools (Grades 6-12)
9	How Do We Change? NJDOE Work Plan Work across NJDOE Divisions Work with partners throughout the state Higher Education Business Professional Organizations Work results in tangible products Data, recommendations, case studies, best practices, models
10	How Do We Change? NJDOE Work Plan Learning and Teaching Task Forces: Expansion of 21^st Century Content and Themes Integration of Technology into Curriculum Finding success for students who have not thrived in current school structures Expansion of STEM Education Adolescent Literacy Role of the Arts
11	How Do We Change? Phased-in Competency Testing Phase I: Algebra I, Biology, LAL Phase II: Geometry, 2^nd Science Phase III: Algebra II Assessments can be administered when local school system determines students have mastered foundational knowledge
12	Testing: Issues to be addressed What is the relationship between state assessments and course credit? What are the options for flexibility with the state assessment system? Can we recognize industry, certification, and licensing tests for graduation? Do students have to pass all tests offered? Can students opt out? What types of alternative assessments are appropriate if a student does not pass?
13	How Do We Change? Revise Policies Newly specified graduation requirements Updated assessment system Previous “Option 2”, now extended learning opportunities for all students Development of Personalized Student Learning Plans Replacing the current SRA with the Alternative High School Assessment (ASHA)
14	Proposed Standards and Assessment Code Curriculum includes interdisciplinary connections, 21^st century themes and skills, specifies supporting resources Phased in Personalized Student Learning Plan for each secondary school student in grade 6-12
15	Proposed Graduation Requirements:
16	Proposed Graduation Requirements:
17	Proposed Graduation Requirements: Local Boards shall establish a process to approve: Personalized student learning opportunities Awarding of credits based on completion of competency-based assessments Awarding of credits through post-secondary learning opportunities Successful completion of a district-approved online course Local attendance requirements Demonstration of proficiency on state assessments