Ohio’s Options for a High School Diploma

The transition to multiple options for earning a high school diploma is an exciting one for students who will have more flexibility for success in school and preparing for their future after high school. The department is providing the following tools to communicate effectively these options.

THREE NEW COMMUNICATION TOOLS TO HELP DISTRICTS EXPLAIN GRADUATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2018 AND BEYOND

A Video that gives a general overview of the new options for students.

An overview handout about graduation requirements for students and their families.

A PowerPoint about Ohio's options for a High School diploma.

Here is the list of approved industry-recognized credentials that students in the class of 2018 and beyond can use to qualify for high school graduation. It includes credentials tied to Ohio's in-demand occupations. Additionally, the department reviewed and included, as appropriate, credentials suggested by community stakeholders, including parents, schools and businesses. Student must earn 12 points through one or several credentials within a single career field and achieve a workforce-readiness score on the WorkKeys assessment.

OST Assessments and Resources

OH State Tests

2016-2017 Ohio's State Tests Resources 

This summer, the Ohio Legislature made some important changes to legislation that impacts testing and safe harbor for teacher, student and districts in Ohio. These changes reflect the input of parents, teachers and administrators across the state.

Ohio's State Tests in English, math, science and social studies are designed to provide evidence of where students are in their learning of the knowledge/skills outlined in Ohio's Learning Standards. Teams of educators from across Ohio work with the Ohio Department of Education and AIR to build a quality test for Ohio's students. This will allow all of Ohio's State Tests to be administered on one platform. There will be one testing window this year, later in the spring. Test times will be shortened. Tests will still be based on Ohio's Learning Standards. The Grade 3 ELA State Test will be administered in Nov/Dec of 2015 and then again in the spring of 2016 to meet the Third Grade Reading Guarantee. Find out the most current information by signing up for the Ohio Department of Education's GovConnects email updates.


General Resources

• " If You Only Have...15 min, 30 min, 60 min, 1/2 day, full day" Instruction and Assessment resources for Ohio Teachers and Admins 
• ODE Assessment Homepage