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High School as a Key Transition Policy Questions

  • How well are teachers and counselors prepared to advise and assist students and parents on how to prepare for, apply for and succeed in postsecondary education?
  • Is there a way for students to progress through the high school system as they meet established goals and achievement criteria, rather than as they complete standard classes?
  • What types of programs exist for early outreach to students regarding postsecondary options? Is there a way to systematically embed these outreach programs across Oregon?
  • How does the Oregon Workforce Investment Act Youth Opportunity System link to K-12 standards and graduation requirements? Consider aligning this program with CIM/CAM/PASS to create multiple pathways to postsecondary success and as a way to balance high standards with varied choices and options for students.
  • Are there adequate financial aid systems in place for low-income students to attend college? How well are financial aid options communicated to students and their parents/guardians?
  • How do the numerous financial aid initiatives in the state of Oregon - More Better Faster, ASET, GEAR UP, Oregon Opportunity Grants - align?
  • How do higher education institutions and high schools identify and communicate to students and their parents about the academic skills needed to prepare for postsecondary education?
  • If it makes sense to link K-12 exit exams to college entrance exams, what policies and programs need to be developed to assure that this happens?

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