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There are many resources available to help you and your child learn about the changes that have taken place and prepare to get ready.

Oregon Diploma
Preparing each student for advanced learning, work and citizenship.
State Board of Education
The Oregon State Board of Education works to ensure that every Oregon public school student has equal access to high quality educational services that prepare students for their next steps following high school graduation—college, work, citizenship—and enables today’s students to be lifelong learners.

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Feedback
Before the State Board of Education voted on these changes, we asked Oregonians from all corners of the state to provide feedback and we received over 5,000 surveys. Results of the surveys helped to influence the State Board's final decision. Read results of the survey here.
Students - High School & Beyond
Successful transitions for Oregon students depend upon an integrated and connected learning system of middle and high schools, community colleges, universities and the workforce. These organizations working together will enable students to perform at high levels in education, the workplace, and their communities, and to make education and career choices based on their interests and gifts.

Diploma Brochures - Translations
The Oregon Department of Education has produced a brochure: “Moving Education Forward” which provides an overview of the Oregon Diploma changes. The brochure is available in print in English and electronically in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese and Vietnamese.
State Board's Decision Paper 08/15/2007 (454.85 KB)
A more detailed description of the need for the change, the underlying research, and the steps taken over the past several years that lead to the change in requirements.
Diploma Implementation Task Forces
To ensure successful implementation of the new diploma requirements the Board engaged stakeholders and practitioners by convening implementation task forces. These task forces, established by the Department of Education, addressed issues concerning the new diploma and have made recommendations to the State Board and the Department regarding the diploma.
American Diploma Project
Oregon is one of 30 states around the country which have joined together in a commitment to preparing every student for success in college, work and citizenship. The American Diploma Project is one of the initiatives of Achieve, Inc. - a bipartisan, non-profit organization that helps states raise academic standards, improve assessments and strengthen accountability to prepare all young people for postsecondary education, work and citizenship.
Oregon High School Diploma Video - 2006
Did You Know 08/31/2007 (6.87 MB)
Watch a short video about living as part of a global economy, the increasing use of technology, changes in the world around us and the impacts on education.
Community Outreach Meeting Map 01/17/2007 (504.77 KB)
During the fall of 2007, over 300 meetings were held around the state to discuss the changes to the Oregon high school diploma. View a map of meeting locations here.
Learn Do Earn
Learn more about what higher standards can mean for your child. This page is specifically designed for parents. Feel free to explore the rest of the site for more information.
Career and Educational Planning
Resources for Parents
This site provides a wide variety of resources for parents of students who are interested in post-high school education. Explore links on school, funding, applications and tests.