Personalized Learning Requirements

In addition to meeting credit requirements, all Oregon high school graduates must complete Personalized Learning Diploma Requirements (PLRs): 1) Career Related Learning Experience Reflection(s), 2) Student Resume, and 3) My Plan Project/Extended Application.

Completion of each student’s Personalized Learning Requirements (PLRs) will be tracked through Synergy and it’s part of their Education Plan & Profile. CTE central office will oversee the input of all PLRs completion into Synergy. Once all requirements have been marked complete, the PLRs will show as “met” on the student’s transcript.

1) Career Related Learning Experiences (CRLEs)

All PPS students must engage in CRLE opportunities and submit reflection(s) that demonstrate a “meet” level on the rubric prior to graduation. PPS believes it is important for students to participate in activities throughout their high school experience that provide a bridge to connect classroom learning to the world of work and help them explore future college and career possibilities. Students may participate in one or more of the following CRLE activities:

Awareness Activities

• Guest Speaker or Industry Panel
• Career Day  
• Career Inventory & Assessment  
• Job Research 
• Networking Events  

Exploration Activities

• Career Fairs  
• Career Preparation Workshop - (e.g. Resume building workshop)  
• College or Training Program/Pathway Exploration
• Informational Interviews 
• Job Shadows and Mock Interview 
• Mentorship
• Workplace/Company Tour  

Preparation Activities

• Clinical Experiences    
• Internships 
• School-Based Enterprise 
• Service Learning 
• Registered Pre-Apprenticeships 

CRLE requirements: 

• Two (2) CRLEs
  • 1 by end of grade 10
  • 1 by end of grade 12
• Reflection “meets” rubric standards
• Documentation in Synergy 

Additional Information:

• Career coordinators will review and score each student’s CRLE reflection(s).

2) Student Resumes

All PPS students must complete a resume that is scored as meeting rubric standards prior to graduation. The resume is a job search tool, and may also be used in scholarship competitions, college admissions, or when asking for a letter of recommendation. The resume should be a positive and accurate presentation of each student's skills, accomplishments, education, and experiences.

Students may meet the resume requirement by doing the following:

1. Create a resume using Microsoft Word, Canva, or another word processing tool
2. Upload a resume that meets these requirements to their Google Drive or Maia Learning portfolio. A hard copy must be evaluated according to this rubric by your teacher.

Additional information:  

• Students in the class of 2027 and beyond will complete the resume requirement as part of their Higher Education and Career Success course.
• The resume will be embedded in the course curriculum and scored by the classroom teacher.

3) My Plan Project/Extended Application

In Portland Public Schools, the Oregon Extended Application diploma requirement is fulfilled when students create a “My Plan Project”.

This is an opportunity for students to create a timely and dynamic piece that paints a picture of who they are, what they’re capable of, and where they are going in life, and could be useful for their next steps in college and career. My Plan Project includes a flexible format open beyond just essays in order to include a variety of options.  

Additional information:

• Students in the class of 2027 and beyond will complete the My Plan Project requirement as part of their Higher Education and Career Success course.
• The My Plan Project will be embedded in the course curriculum and scored by the classroom teacher.
• Modifications and/or accommodations may be provided for students with special needs (e.g. SPED, ESL)