Oregon Adult High School Diploma (AHSD) Provider Resources

The Oregon Adult High School Diploma (AHSD) provides an opportunity for adults to earn a rigorous diploma equivalent to an Oregon high school diploma. The diploma is offered by Oregon community colleges. The AHSD meets all state graduation requirements as provided in Oregon Administrative Rules and enables students to move toward postsecondary education and credentials. If you work for an Oregon community college offering the AHSD, you can find guidance on requirements here.

Learn more about the Higher Education Coordinating Commission's support and coordination of Adult Basic Skills (ABS) here.

For more information about Oregon Adult College and Career Readiness Standards (OACCRS)/Oregon Adult English Language Proficiency Standards (OAELPS), including OACCRS Trainings, visit Adult Basic Skills Resources. If you have a question on any of the resources here, contact hecc.absteam@hecc.oregon.gov.

AHSD Program Manual

 Program Manual AHSD 2023-2024

• Appendix A - Statement of Assurances
• Appendix B - Essential Skills Requirements
• Appendix C - College and AHSD Courses Standards
• Appendix D - Comparison to Oregon Content Standards
• Appendix E - Personalized Learning Requirements
• Appendix F - Annual Plan Update Cover Letter
• Appendix F1 - Annual Statistical Report
  
• Appendix G - Program Approval Timeline
• Appendix H - Accountability Timeline
• Appendix I - Oregon Administrative Rule
• Appendix J - Links

Adult Basic Skills Accountability and Assessment

Assessment includes the standardized tests approved by the National Reporting System for identifying skills and measuring the progress of Oregon Adult Basic Skills learners. Assessment is one element of state and program accountability, which also includes data collected and used for reporting, performance management, and program improvement.

Software Programs for Distance Learning Currently Approved for Use in Oregon

The following is a list of curricula and learning management systems that enable programs to track student on-task activity and calculate contact hours accurately (for example, for assessment purposes) as required by Oregon Workforce Innovation and Opportunity ACT (WIOA) Title II policy. Please note that this list is subject to revision and will be updated as appropriate.  If you would like approval to use a different software program for distance learning, please contact hecc.absteam@hecc.oregon.gov.

• Skills Tutor
• Canvas
• Blackboard
• Moodle