“College- and career-readiness includes mastery of rigorous content knowledge and the abilities to apply that knowledge through higher-order skills to demonstrate success in college and careers. This includes the ability to think critically and solve problems, communicate effectively, work collaboratively, and be self-directed in the learning process. More specifically, a student who is college- and career-ready should: be prepared to succeed in credit-bearing postsecondary introductory general education courses or in industry certification programs without needing remediation; be competent in the Skills for Success (SFS ) (includes learning, thinking, communication, technology, and interpersonal skills.); have identified potential career goal(s) and understand the steps to achieve them; and be skilled enough in communication to seek assistance as needed, including student financial assistance”
Source:
Maryland Department of Education. (2015). ESEA flexibility request. Washington, DC: Author. Retrieved from http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/guid/esea-flexibility/flex-renewal/mdrenewalreq2015.pdf
- Student achievement status on state tests
- Student growth on state tests
- Four-year graduation rate
- Additional graduation rates (five or more years)
- Student drop out rate
- Performance in advanced course work, including AP or IB exams and dual enrollment course grades
- Career preparedness performance, including earning credentials or certificates, performance on WorkKeys, and grades in career and technical education courses
- Postsecondary enrollment
Dual Enrollment and Articulation Maryland allows students to earn dual credit through dual- enrollment coursework. Public postsecondary institutions are not required to accept these credits (Education Commission of the States, 2015).
Early College High School The Gateway to College National Network has partnered with an institution of higher education to provide one Early College High School as part of the Early College High School Initiative (ECHSI). More information about schools participating in ECHSI is available at the ECHSI website (Jobs for the Future, n.d.).
Citations: Jobs for the Future. (n.d.). Schools. Retrieved from http://www.jff.org/initiatives/early-college-designs/schools
National Association of State Directors of Career and Technical Education Consortium. (2013). Maryland [Interactive map of state career technical education profiles]. Retrieved from http://www.careertech.org/Maryland
Education Commission of the States. (2015). Dual enrollment – all state profiles. Retrieved from http://ecs.force.com/mbdata/mbprofallRT?Rep=DE14A
Maryland organizes its secondary CTE programs into 10 areas:
- Arts, Media and Communication
- Business Management and Finance
- Construction and Development
- Consumer Services, Hospitality and Tourism
- Environmental, Agricultural and Natural Resources Systems
- Health and Biosciences
- Human Resource Services
- Information Technology
- Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology
- Transportation Technologies
Within these areas, Maryland implements programs of study aligned with the following 15 Career Clusters:
- Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
- Architecture & Construction
- Arts, A/V Technology & Communications
- Business, Management & Administration
- Education & Training
- Finance
- Health Science
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Human Services
- Information Technology
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
- Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Citations:
National Association of State Directors of Career Technical Education Consortium. (n.d.). Maryland [Interactive map of state CTE profiles]. Retrieved from http://careertech.org/Maryland
In 2008, Maryland mandated that all students in Grades 9–12 have an Individual Academic and Career Plan (U.S. Department of Labor, 2013). Individual Academic and Career Plans should include ongoing assessment of students’ personal characteristics and positive traits, learning styles, abilities and motivation, and career aspirations. Students must begin developing their plan before the ninth grade and update it in subsequent years (Maryland State Department of Education, n.d.).
Citations:
U.S. Department of Labor. (2013). Individualized learning plans across the U.S. Retrieved from http://www.dol.gov/odep/ilp/map/
Maryland Division of State Documents. (n.d.). 13A.04.10.01: Requirement—Career development for instruction in grades prekindergarten–12. Retrieved from http://www.dsd.state.md.us/comar/comarhtml/13a/13a.04.10.01.htm
Maryland State Department of Education (n.d.). Career development. Retrieved from http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/programs/Pages/Career-Tech-Education/careerdevelopment.aspx
High School and College Alignment |
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Subject |
High School Graduation Requirements |
College Admission Requirements |
English Credits: |
4.0 |
4.0 |
Mathematics Credits: |
3.0 (including Algebra I and geometry) |
3.0 (Algebra I, geometry Algebra II) |
Social Studies Credits: |
3.0 (United States history, world history, and local/state history) |
3.0 |
Science Credits: |
3.0 (including biology and two courses with laboratory experience from among earth science, life science, and/or physical science |
3.0 (including two courses with laboratory experience) |
Foreign Language Credits: |
See Additional Credits |
2.0 |
Arts Credits: |
1.0 |
None Specified (N/S) |
Additional Credits: |
7.0 (including physical education [0.5]; health [0.5]; foreign language, American Sign Language, or advanced technology education [2.0]; and electives [3.0]; state-approved career and technology program [4.0]; and elective [1.0]) |
N/S |
Total Credits: |
21.0 |
N/S |
Tests: |
Maryland High School Assessments |
Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or ACT® |
Source: |
Maryland State Department of Education |
University System of Maryland Board of Regents |
Notes: |
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Maryland’s state-specific Early Warning System has an unknown tool name. The level at which Early Warning System data are reported and who can access the data is not publicly available.
Citation:
Maryland State Department of Education. (2011). Dropout prevention/school completion intervention/resource guide. Retrieved from http://dlslibrary.state.md.us/publications/JCR/2011/2011_111b.pdf