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Adoption and Implementation of 6.19.7 NMAC, Demonstration of Competency for High School Graduation

Christopher N. Ruszkowski Secretary of Education Public Education Department 1

Objectives

? Develop a comprehensive understanding of the new graduation requirements for the class of 2022

? Identify key action steps to take back to your school or district

? Get clarity on lingering questions or confusions about the new policy

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Key Documents and Links

Available on the College and Career Readiness website: ? Class of 2022 High School Graduation Manual ? Class of 2022 Graduation Checklist ? Class of 2022 Graduation FAQ

Available on the Policy, Innovation, and Measurement website: ? Proposed and final versions of 6.19.7 NMAC ? All public comment received during the comment period for

6.19.7 NMAC

Available on the New Mexico Sunshine Portal website: ? Complete rule record for 6.19.7 NMAC

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Resources for Implementation

Graduation Manual

Graduation Checklist

FAQ 4

Acknowledgments

NMPED extends our appreciation to the following organizations who helped to create and guide the new graduation requirements:

Participants in the Future Ready Students

Working Groups

Albuquerque Charter Academy Albuquerque Public Schools Aztec Municipal School District Central New Mexico Community College Grants Cibola County Schools Legislative Education Study Committee Moriarty-Edgewood School District New Mexico Charter School Coalition New Mexico Coalition of Education Leaders New Mexico Kids Can New Mexico Parent Teachers Association New Mexico School Boards Association New Mexico Superintendents Association New Mexico Teacher Leader Network Pecos Independent Schools Rio Rancho Public Schools The Bridge of Southern New Mexico The Learning Alliance The University of New Mexico

Participants in the Portfolios as Demonstrations of Competency Working Group

Albuquerque Public Schools Aztec Municipal School District Capitan Municipal Schools Gadsden Independent School District Laguna Pueblo Board of Education Las Cruces Public Schools New Mexico Virtual Academy Region IX Education Cooperative Zuni Public Schools

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New Mexico Diploma of Excellence

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Diploma vs. Certificate

NM Diploma of Excellence Certificate of Completion

Coursework: Student meets coursework requirements.

Coursework: Student meets coursework requirements.

Competency: Student demonstrates

Competency: Student demonstrates

competency in all five core content

competency in none or some of the

areas using the primary assessments Student meets five core content areas but has not

or any combination of primary

coursework

demonstrated competency in all five.

assessments, alternative assessments, and competency-based alternatives.*

requirements Outcome: Student receives a certificate

of completion and is not included in the

Outcome: Student earns a NM Diploma of Excellence and is included in the graduation rate for the appropriate cohort.

graduation rate. The student has five years from the time they exit the public schooling system to satisfy competency requirements in any missing contents to earn a diploma.

*Students following the modified (formerly career) option OR the ability option who meet the

individualized graduation indicators established in their IEP for demonstrating competency in the five

core content areas earn a NM Diploma of Excellence.

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What does the new rule do?

? Raises the bar with new, more rigorous high school graduation requirements

? Demonstrates commitment to all students being ready for college and career

? Allows incoming freshmen to leverage classes that lead to a career pathway, and industry recognized credentials and certificates, to demonstrate competency to earn their high school diploma

This year's incoming freshman class will be the first class in New Mexico's history to have access to this incredible opportunity.

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