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, the state’s definition of college and/or career readiness is “Being ready for college means that – as you graduate from high school – you have the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for and succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing college courses without the need for remedial coursework. Being ready for a career means that you graduate from high school with the knowledge and skills needed to qualify for and succeed in a career, or in the education and training that will take you to the next step in your chosen field.”
Yes, the state’s reported metrics related to college and/or career readiness include:
Yes, find out more about college/career readiness in the state’s accountability formula here.
Yes, students are expected to demonstrate college and/or career readiness through:
Yes. The following skills are reflected in Utah career readiness standards:
Yes.
Yes, the state’s definition for work-based learning is available here.
Yes.
Yes, the state’s work-based learning quality guide can be found here.
Yes, Utah students that participating in WBL are enrolled in courses with unique course codes, which then provide counts for participation. No outcome data appears to be reported.
Yes, the state uses work-based learning participation as a program quality indicator for Perkins V federal funding. Learn more here.
Work-based learning describes comprehensive guidance, expectations for educators and employers, and quality indicators for assessment.
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, the readiness requirements outlined by the state are completion of 1 credit in Career and Technical Education. Students demonstrate they’ve met these requirements via coursework.
Policy Question | Answer | Additional Information |
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Does the state define college and/or career readiness? | Yes |
Yes, the state’s definition of college and/or career readiness is “Being ready for college means that – as you graduate from high school – you have the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for and succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing college courses without the need for remedial coursework. Being ready for a career means that you graduate from high school with the knowledge and skills needed to qualify for and succeed in a career, or in the education and training that will take you to the next step in your chosen field.” |
Does the state have career readiness standards? | Yes |
Yes. |
Does the state report metrics related to college and/or career readiness? | Yes |
Yes, the state’s reported metrics related to college and/or career readiness include:
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Does the state include college/career readiness in its accountability formula? | Yes |
Yes, find out more about college/career readiness in the state’s accountability formula here. |
Are students expected to demonstrate readiness for college and/or career upon graduation? | Yes |
Yes, students are expected to demonstrate college and/or career readiness through:
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Are Durable Skills reflected in career readiness standards? | Yes |
Yes. The following skills are reflected in Utah career readiness standards:
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Does the state publish career readiness/employability skills standards? | No |
Policy Question | Answer | Additional Information |
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Does the state have a complete framework for work-based learning? | Yes |
Yes. |
Does the state define WBL? | Yes |
Yes, the state’s definition for work-based learning is available here. |
Does the state have clear expectations for WBL programs? | Yes |
Yes. |
Does the state have a WBL quality guide? | Yes |
Yes, the state’s work-based learning quality guide can be found here. |
Does the state report on WBL participation and outcomes? | Yes |
Yes, Utah students that participating in WBL are enrolled in courses with unique course codes, which then provide counts for participation. No outcome data appears to be reported. |
Does the state use WBL participation as a program quality indicator for Perkins V federal funding? | Yes |
Yes, the state uses work-based learning participation as a program quality indicator for Perkins V federal funding. Learn more here. |
Does the state provide guidance related to career/employability skills? | No |
Policy Question | Answer | Additional Information |
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Does the state include career/workforce readiness in its graduation requirements? | Yes |
Yes, the readiness requirements outlined by the state are completion of 1 credit in Career and Technical Education. Students demonstrate they’ve met these requirements via coursework. |
Does the state outline a robust set of graduation requirements? | No |