California
State Standards Analysis & Recommendations for Improvement
COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
Readiness standards are published and promoted and describe the competencies students need to learn and possess for entry into and success in college and the workforce. They may or may not be assessed by the state but exist as guidance for educators and expectations for students.
Yes
Does the state define college and/or career readiness?
“Career readiness means completing rigorous coursework and engaging in learning experiences that are designed to prepare students for the workforce.”
Yes
Does the state report metrics related to college and/or career readiness?
Yes, the state’s reported metrics related to college and/or career readiness include:
- Students scoring proficient on CA High School Exit Examination
- AP/IB scores
- ACT/SAT scores
- NAEP scores
- Number of graduates enrolled in postsecondary
- CTE enrollment
Yes
Does the state include college/career readiness in its accountability formula?
Yes, California reports the percentage of students from each school that have enrolled for and completed all courses required for UC/CSU admission.
Yes
Are students expected to demonstrate readiness for college and/or career upon graduation?
Yes, students are expected to demonstrate college and/or career readiness through:
- Advanced Coursework Enrollment
- Postsecondary Assessment (SAT/ACT/Other)
- CTE Participation (CTE, WBL, Credential, Apprenticeship, Other)
Additional Resource: California College/Career Readiness Demonstration
Yes
Are Durable Skills reflected in career readiness standards?
Yes, the following skills are reflected in career readiness standards:
- Character
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Growth Mindset
- Leadership
- Metacognition
No
Does the state publish career readiness/employability skills standards?
No
Does the state have a complete framework for work-based learning?
Yes
Does the state define WBL?
Yes, the state’s definition for work-based learning is available here.
No
Does the state have clear expectations for WBL programs?
Yes
Does the state have a WBL quality guide?
Yes.
Yes
Does the state report on WBL participation and outcomes?
Yes, Local Education Agencies are required to submit enrollment and completion WBL data in the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System. The state is in the process of developing common metrics, indicators, and program review materials to review program quality.
No
Does the state use WBL participation as a program quality indicator for Perkins V federal funding?
No
Does the state provide guidance related to career/employability skills?
WORK-BASED LEARNING (WBL)
Work-based learning describes comprehensive guidance, expectations for educators and employers, and quality indicators for assessment.
GRADUATE PROFILE
A graduate profile includes the competencies and skills a student possesses when they graduate from high school. They showcase student learning outcomes and present a full picture of a student’s abilities.
No
Does the state include career/workforce readiness in its graduation requirements?
No
Does the state outline a robust set of graduation requirements?
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