|
The high school years are a key transition point within the P-16 pipeline. During these critical years students prepare themselves for postsecondary education, whether that will be career training, community college or a four-year university. Current research shows the significant importance of postsecondary education for young people to advance and be successful in today's society. "Knowledge and skills, schools and education" are critically imperative to the economic growth in the 21st century, and to ensuring that students can participate in and contribute to an increasingly global and multicultural world (National Commission on the High School Senior Year, 2001). State policymakers and educators are recognizing the need for a different perspective on education for students in their high school careers. States are exploring and implementing a variety of learning options for high school students, such as internships, apprenticeship programs, early enrollment in college, technical training and certificate programs. Oregon is moving toward a more personalized high school experience for each student, thus providing options for the high school-postsecondary transition. The following section describes the Oregon policies or programs already in place. |
|
Oregon Department of Education
255 Capitol Street NE Salem, OR 97310-0203 |
(503) 947-5600 | Fax: (503) 378-5156
|
 |
| Copyright © 1998-2012 Oregon Department of Education Version: 2.0.0.7 |
