Indiana
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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.
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Does the state define college and/or career readiness?
Yes, the state’s definition of college and/or career readiness is “College and career readiness measures whether students are prepared for postsecondary life by achieving college or career credentials while still in high school.”
Yes, the state’s career-readiness standards are available here.
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Does the state have career readiness standards?
Yes, the state’s career-readiness standards are available here.
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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:
- SAT/ACT scores
- AP/IB scores
- Students receiving dual-/concurrent enrollment college credit
- 21st Century Scholars program
- Graduates enrolling in college by college type
- Graduates enrolling in remedial courses in Indiana public colleges
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Does the state include college/career readiness in its accountability formula?
Yes, find out more about college/career readiness in the state’s accountability formula here.
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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
- CTE Participation (CTE, WBL, Credential, Apprenticeship, Other)
- Postsecondary Enrollment
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Are Durable Skills reflected in career readiness standards?
Yes, the following Durable Skills are reflected in the state’s career-readiness standards:
- Character
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Creativity
- Critical Thinking
- Fortitude
- Growth Mindset
- Leadership
- Metacognition
- Mindfulness
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Does the state publish career readiness/employability skills standards?
Yes, the state’s career-readiness/employability skills are available here.
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Does the state define WBL?
Yes, the state’s definition for work-based learning is available here.
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Does the state have clear expectations for WBL programs?
Yes, the state’s work-based learning expectations guide can be found here.
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Does the state have a WBL quality guide?
Yes, the state’s work-based learning quality guide can be found here.
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Does the state report on WBL participation and outcomes?
Yes, the state framework requires the following data to be reported: enrollment, assessment, and awarding of credit on the school-based WBL coordinator.
Yes
Does the state use WBL participation as a program quality indicator for Perkins V federal funding?
Yes, the state uses work-based learning participation as a program quality indicator for Perkins V federal funding.
Yes
Does the state provide guidance related to career/employability skills?
Yes, the state’s guidance related to career/employability skills can be found here.
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.
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Does the state include career/workforce readiness in its graduation requirements?
Yes. Beginning with the Class of 2023, Indiana has created a new set of Graduation Pathways requirements. To meet these requirements, students must satisfy at least one option from each of the following categories: High School Diploma, Learn and Demonstrate Employability Skills, and Postsecondary-Ready Competencies. These can be satisfied via several options including WBL experiences, service-based learning experiences, meeting ACT/SAT benchmarks, earning industry-recognized credentials, participating in a federally-recognized apprenticeship, being designated a CTE concentrator (earning a C average in at least 2 CTE programs of study), or ASVAB minimum score.
Yes
Does the state outline a robust set of graduation requirements?
Yes, the state outlines a robust set of graduation requirements that can be found here.
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