Proof in the Pudding? State Law already bases receipt of diploma on Proficiency on State Assessments

Excerpts from The Center on Education Policy 2011 at: http://www.cep-dc.org/documents/HSEE2011Profiles/DelawareHSEE2011.pdf  Please Note:  Our formatting differs for a more concise ease of reading.

Delaware

Profile of State High School Exit Exam Policies

State exit exam policy

In the 2009-10 school year, Delaware required students to participate in the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to receive a high school diploma, although students did not have to pass these exams to receive a diploma. The DSTP was suspended after 2010 due to the transition to the new Delaware Comprehensive Assessment System (DCAS).

Major changes in exit exam policy since the 2009-10 school year for financial reasons

State law bases receipt of diploma on proficiency on state assessments. This was never enforced because of financial issues and transition to a new assessment system.

Number of retakes allowed before the end of grade 12

Not Yet Determined

Is the exit exam used for No Child Left Behind (NCLB) accountability purposes?

Not at this time; transitioning to new assessment

Is the same cut score used for graduation and NCLB accountability purposes?

Not Yet Determined

Impact of adoption of the CCSS on high school exit exam policies

Not yet determined

Plans to replace or realign current exit exam in English language arts with a new assessment aligned to the CCSS (Common Core State Standards)

Yes

Plans to replace or realign current exit exam in math with a new assessment aligned to the CCSS

Yes