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High School Online Databases: Exit Exams, Special Populations in High School Assessments (2007)
Jul 3, 2008  837 ViewsThe Education Commission of the States High School Policy Center has launched two high school online databases. The Exit Exams database examines state policies (and the rationale behind those policies) surrounding exit exams, which students in 26 states are or will be required to pass as a component of high school graduation requirements. The Special Populations in High School Assessments database examines state practices (and the rationale behind those practices) in several areas related to the inclusion of English language learners and students with disabilities in statewide high school assessments and exit exams. |
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Report Highlights Qualities of Successful High Schools
Nov 6, 2007 436 ViewsIn response to an increasing volume of reports discussing the ways in which many high schools are failing to retain students and prepare them for college or the workplace, the National High School Center has released a report highlighting successful high schools in hopes that the failing high schools might take these suggestions and improve the performance of their own programs. |
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General Education Development (GED) Program
Aug 11, 2006 This site contains the most frequently requested topics of information about the GED with links to sites where people can obtain transcripts. 267 Views |
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Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)
Aug 11, 2006 The Oregon GEAR UP project works with 16 high schools and 23 middle schools that serve the state's lowest-income, urban and rural communities. GEAR UP works to ensure that students in these schools are prepared for, pursue, and succeed in postsecondary ed 537 Views |
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Proficiency-Based Admission Standards System (PASS)
Aug 11, 2006 The Proficiency-based Admission Standards System (PASS) is designed to align admission to the Oregon University System schools with the standards and performance measures for K-12. Created through a partnership between the Board of Higher Education and th 329 Views |
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NeLA Center for Student Success
Aug 11, 2006 The Centers for Student Success provide information and assistance on college admissions, financial aid, and scholarship search resources. Residents of the Portland and surrounding metropolitan areas can use the Oregon Center and their free tools, resourc 468 Views |
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Adult Basic Skills Program
Aug 11, 2006 The purpose of the Adult Basic Skills Program is to assist adults in obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary for work, further education, family self-sufficiency, and community involvement. Basic skills includes reading, writing, math, speaking/liste 346 Views |
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Post-Secondary Education Sites in Oregon
Aug 11, 2006 This website contains a map of Oregon showing the locations of it's postsecondary degree-granting institutions. 308 Views |
The Teaching Research Institute, in partnership with the Department
of Education, developed this resource through a Federal Grant (H326X040022).
Disclaimer Inclusion in this website does not imply endorsement by Teaching Research Institute or the Department of Education.
