ERIC Number: ED677576
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Aug-14
Pages: 12
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High School & Beyond Plan Recommendations Report: 2025
Arielle Matthews
Washington State Board of Education
In response to Substitute Senate Bill (SSB) 5243, the Washington State Board of Education (SBE) developed recommendations on expanding flexibility and student choice in meeting high school graduation requirements through the High School and Beyond Plan (HSBP). The HSBP is a requirement to earn a high school diploma and serves as a personalized tool that supports students in exploring, planning, and preparing for their postsecondary aspirations. This report outlines recommendations to enhance the functionality, relevance, and impact of the HSBP. The State Board's recommendations are grounded in community engagement, including listening sessions, focus groups, and student-led conversations conducted in partnership with College Success Foundation, Foundation for Tacoma Students, and Rhizome, and aligns with past recommendations of the state's Mastery-based Learning Work Group. Community input emphasized the role of the HSBP as a lever for equitable access to personalized learning pathways, providing students with multiple, meaningful ways to demonstrate readiness for life after high school.
Descriptors: Graduation Requirements, High School Students, Educational Planning, State Programs, Student Empowerment, Relevance (Education), School Counseling, Faculty Development, Time Management, Program Effectiveness
Washington State Board of Education. 600 Washington Street, Olympia, WA 98504. Tel: 360-725-6025; e-mail: sbe@k12.wa.us; Web site: http://www.sbe.wa.gov
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
Audience: Policymakers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Washington State Board of Education
Identifiers - Location: Washington
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