Puerto Rico
Territory 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.
No
Does the state define college and/or career readiness?
No
Does the state have career readiness standards?
Yes
Does the state report metrics related to college and/or career readiness?
Yes, the territory’s reported metrics related to college and/or career readiness include:
- Graduation rate
- Proficiency rates
- Postsecondary credit attainment
- CTE Participation
No
Does the state include college/career readiness in its accountability formula?
No
Are students expected to demonstrate readiness for college and/or career upon graduation?
No
Are Durable Skills reflected in career readiness standards?
No
Does the state publish career readiness/employability skills standards?
No
Does the state have a complete framework for work-based learning?
No
Does the state define WBL?
No
Does the state have clear expectations for WBL programs?
No
Does the state have a WBL quality guide?
No
Does the state report on WBL participation and outcomes?
Yes
Does the state use WBL participation as a program quality indicator for Perkins V federal funding?
Yes, the territory uses work-based learning participation as a program quality indicator for Perkins V federal funding. Learn more here.
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.
Yes
Does the state include career/workforce readiness in its graduation requirements?
Yes, the readiness requirements outlined by the territory are the completion of 1 unit chosen from either CTE, technology, agriculture, or family science. Students demonstrate they’ve met these requirements via coursework.
No
Does the state outline a robust set of graduation requirements?
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