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(2011). Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies. Minnesota. This individual profile provides information on Minnesota's high school exit exam standards and policies. Some of the categories presented include: (1) State exit exam policy; (2) Type of Test; (3) Purpose; (4) Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons; (5) Subjects tested on exam; (6) Grade exam first administered; (7) Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?; (8) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for English language learners; (9) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for students with disabilities; and (10) State participation in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [For the full report, "State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement," see ED530163.] [More] Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Alignment (Education)
(2011). Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies. Louisiana. This individual profile provides information on Louisiana's high school exit exam standards and policies. Some of the categories presented include: (1) State exit exam policy; (2) Type of Test; (3) Purpose; (4) Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons; (5) Subjects tested on exam; (6) Grade exam first administered; (7) Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?; (8) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for English language learners; (9) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for students with disabilities; and (10) State participation in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [For the full report, "State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement," see ED530163.] [More] Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Alignment (Education)
(2011). Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies. Idaho. This individual profile provides information on Idaho's high school exit exam standards and policies. Some of the categories presented include: (1) State exit exam policy; (2) Type of Test; (3) Purpose; (4) Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons; (5) Subjects tested on exam; (6) Grade exam first administered; (7) Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?; (8) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for English language learners; (9) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for students with disabilities; and (10) State participation in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [For the full report, "State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement," see ED530163.] [More] Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Alignment (Education)
(2011). Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies. Mississippi. This individual profile provides information on Mississippi's high school exit exam standards and policies. Some of the categories presented include: (1) State exit exam policy; (2) Type of Test; (3) Purpose; (4) Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons; (5) Subjects tested on exam; (6) Grade exam first administered; (7) Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?; (8) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for English language learners; (9) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for students with disabilities; and (10) State participation in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [For the full report, "State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement," see ED530163.] [More] Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Alignment (Education)
(2011). Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies. Nevada. This individual profile provides information on Nevada's high school exit exam standards and policies. Some of the categories presented include: (1) State exit exam policy; (2) Type of Test; (3) Purpose; (4) Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons; (5) Subjects tested on exam; (6) Grade exam first administered; (7) Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?; (8) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for English language learners; (9) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for students with disabilities; and (10) State participation in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [For the full report, "State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement," see ED530163.] [More] Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Alignment (Education)
(2011). Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies. North Carolina. This individual profile provides information on North Carolina's high school exit exam standards and policies. Some of the categories presented include: (1) State exit exam policy; (2) Type of Test; (3) Purpose; (4) Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons; (5) Subjects tested on exam; (6) Grade exam first administered; (7) Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?; (8) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for English language learners; (9) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for students with disabilities; and (10) State participation in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [For the full report, "State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement," see ED530163.] [More] Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Alignment (Education)
(2011). Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies. Arizona. This individual profile provides information on Arizona's high school exit exam standards and policies. Some of the categories presented include: (1) State exit exam policy; (2) Type of Test; (3) Purpose; (4) Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons; (5) Subjects tested on exam; (6) Grade exam first administered; (7) Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?; (8) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for English language learners; (9) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for students with disabilities; and (10) State participation in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [For the full report, "State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement," see ED530163.] [More] Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Alignment (Education)
(2011). Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies. New Mexico. This individual profile provides information on New Mexico's high school exit exam standards and policies. Some of the categories presented include: (1) State exit exam policy; (2) Type of Test; (3) Purpose; (4) Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons; (5) Subjects tested on exam; (6) Grade exam first administered; (7) Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?; (8) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for English language learners; (9) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for students with disabilities; and (10) State participation in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [For the full report, "State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement," see ED530163.] [More] Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Alignment (Education)
(2011). Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies. South Carolina. This individual profile provides information on South Carolina's high school exit exam standards and policies. Some of the categories presented include: (1) State exit exam policy; (2) Type of Test; (3) Purpose; (4) Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons; (5) Subjects tested on exam; (6) Grade exam first administered; (7) Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?; (8) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for English language learners; (9) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for students with disabilities; and (10) State participation in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [For the full report, "State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement," see ED530163.] [More] Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Alignment (Education)
(2011). Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies. Tennessee. This individual profile provides information on Tennessee's high school exit exam standards and policies. Some of the categories presented include: (1) State exit exam policy; (2) Type of Test; (3) Purpose; (4) Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons; (5) Subjects tested on exam; (6) Grade exam first administered; (7) Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?; (8) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for English language learners; (9) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for students with disabilities; and (10) State participation in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [For the full report, "State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement," see ED530163.] [More] Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Alignment (Education)
(2011). Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies. Maryland. This individual profile provides information on Maryland's high school exit exam standards and policies. Some of the categories presented include: (1) State exit exam policy; (2) Type of Test; (3) Purpose; (4) Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons; (5) Subjects tested on exam; (6) Grade exam first administered; (7) Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?; (8) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for English language learners; (9) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for students with disabilities; and (10) State participation in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [For the full report, "State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement," see ED530163.] [More] Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Alignment (Education)
(2011). Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies. New York. This individual profile provides information on New York's high school exit exam standards and policies. Some of the categories presented include: (1) State exit exam policy; (2) Type of Test; (3) Purpose; (4) Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons; (5) Subjects tested on exam; (6) Grade exam first administered; (7) Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?; (8) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for English language learners; (9) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for students with disabilities; and (10) State participation in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [For the full report, "State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement," see ED530163.] [More] Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Alignment (Education)
(2011). Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies. Rhode Island. This individual profile provides information on Rhode Island's high school exit exam standards and policies. Some of the categories presented include: (1) State exit exam policy; (2) Type of Test; (3) Purpose; (4) Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons; (5) Subjects tested on exam; (6) Grade exam first administered; (7) Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?; (8) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for English language learners; (9) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for students with disabilities; and (10) State participation in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [For the full report, "State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement," see ED530163.] [More] Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Alignment (Education)
(2011). Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies. Oregon. This individual profile provides information on Oregon's high school exit exam standards and policies. Some of the categories presented include: (1) State exit exam policy; (2) Type of Test; (3) Purpose; (4) Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons; (5) Subjects tested on exam; (6) Grade exam first administered; (7) Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?; (8) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for English language learners; (9) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for students with disabilities; and (10) State participation in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [For the full report, "State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement," see ED530163.] [More] Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Alignment (Education)
(2011). Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies. Indiana. This individual profile provides information on Indiana's high school exit exam standards and policies. Some of the categories presented include: (1) State exit exam policy; (2) Type of Test; (3) Purpose; (4) Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons; (5) Subjects tested on exam; (6) Grade exam first administered; (7) Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?; (8) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for English language learners; (9) Alternate paths to graduation specifically for students with disabilities; and (10) State participation in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). [For the full report, "State High School Tests: Changes in State Policies and the Impact of the College and Career Readiness Movement," see ED530163.] [More] Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Accountability, Alignment (Education)