Policy Background
- Move on When Ready (Laws 2011, Chapter 310, with amendments)
- 2011: Senate Bill 1255 provided the foundation upon which to develop a pathway for student admission to a university after completion of additional high school coursework. Died in committee.
- 2012: Legislation signed into law requiring the State Board of Education to:
39. Adopt rules to define competency-based educational pathways for college and career readiness that may be used by schools. The rules shall include the following components:
(a) The establishment of learning outcomes that will be expected for students in a particular subject.
(b) A process and criteria by which assessments may be identified or established to determine if students have reached the desired competencies in a particular subject.
(c) A mechanism to allow pupils in grades seven through twelve who have demonstrated competency in a subject to immediately obtain credit for the mastery of that subject. The rules shall include a list of applicable subjects, including the level of competency required for each subject.
- Read the full text here.
- HS's may offer competency- based coursework and diplomas through Move On When Ready initiative / Grand Canyon diploma (CFAT 50-State Scan of Course Credit Policies 2013)
Evidence of Improved Achievement, Attainment, or Cost-Effectiveness
Networks and Resources
Districts and Schools
- Chandler Unified and Sunnyside Unified are two of three working on West Ed's Student Agency and Assessment project as part of Assessment for Learning
- Carpe Diem-Yuma
- Christensen Institute reports
Higher Education