Vermont
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?
Yes, the state’s definition of college and/or career readiness is “Vermont defines College and Career Readiness as the student’s ability to enter the workforce and/or pursue postsecondary education or training without the need for remediation. To be considered college and career ready, students must possess the foundational skills and learning strategies necessary to directly pursue or continue studies in a career pathway.”
No
Does the state have career readiness standards?
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:
- SAT/PSAT participation rate and scores
- AP participation rate and scores
- NAEP scores
- Promotion rate
- Dropout rate
- Postsecondary enrollment rate
Yes
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.
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)
No
Are Durable Skills reflected in career readiness standards?
Yes
Does the state define WBL?
Yes, the state’s definition for work-based learning is available here.
Yes
Does the state report on WBL participation and outcomes?
Yes, schools are required to maintain records on all CTE courses, including student enrollment and outcomes such as credits earned.
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. Learn more here.
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.
DURABLE SKILLS ALIGNED WITH READINESS GUIDANCE
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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