A New Model Begins in 2025
Starting with students entering high school in 2025–26, Indiana’s new diploma framework (511 IAC 6-7.2) replaces the Core 40 model with a competency-based diploma emphasizing real-world learning, verified skills, and seal attainment.
To graduate, students must now complete:
- 42 credits across a defined course sequence.
- At least one project-based, service-based, or work-based learning experience.
- A postsecondary readiness competency, such as WBL completion, an industry credential, or advanced coursework.
Diploma Seals Replace “Tracks”
Students no longer choose a diploma type; they earn one or more seals that reflect their pathway:
- Enrollment Honors / Enrollment Honors Plus – college-ready routes, including 75 hours of work-based learning and verified Employability Skills.
- Employment Honors / Employment Honors Plus – career-ready routes requiring 150 to 650 verified WBL hours, industry credentials, and Employability Skills verification.
- Enlistment Honors / Enlistment Honors Plus – public service and military pathways with defined mentorship and leadership components.
Seal attainment will appear on transcripts and, once the state’s accountability framework is finalized in late 2025, will directly inform district A–F accountability grades and state funding eligibility.
Why It Matters to District Leaders
1. Accountability and Reputation
Seal attainment and work-based learning participation will factor into accountability grades—grades that influence student recruitment, retention, and board confidence.
2. Enrollment and Funding
Families are already choosing districts that offer direct-admit advantages tied to the Enrollment Honors Plus Seal.
Districts without seal-ready programs risk out-transfers and per-pupil revenue loss.
3. Capacity and Compliance Risk
Districts are expected to deliver 75–150 hours of verified WBL for every student, yet most lack:
- Employer placement capacity.
- WBL coordinators and tracking systems.
- Uniform documentation for DOE audits.
4. Fiscal Opportunity
Districts meeting DOE standards qualify for HEA 1001 (up to $2,495 per student) and Perkins/CTE reimbursement (up to $714 per student).
Compliance now doubles as a revenue strategy.
The 2025 Window
Accountability metrics are still in draft form, giving districts limited time to pilot scalable models before grades and funding tie to seal data.
Districts that act now can:
- Standardize diploma compliance across schools.
- Guarantee equitable access to WBL and Employability Skills certification.
- Protect and expand funding in the first accountability cycle.
In this new system, diploma compliance is not just a requirement. It’s a competitive advantage.
How We’re Helping Districts
220 Youth Leadership provides seamless diploma compliance that pays for itself. We offer scalable work-based learning and flexible, standards-aligned courses that meet Indiana’s new diploma requirements. No new staff or job placements required.
Choose the Programs That Fit Your District’s Diploma Plan
- Each 220 Youth Leadership program aligns directly to Indiana’s new graduation requirements and available funding streams.
- Select one or combine programs for full diploma compliance. Every partnership includes implementation support, training, and DOE reporting — no extra staff required.
Option A — Work-Based Learning (WBL)
Why districts choose 220YL for Work-Based Learning
| Common Options | 220 Youth Leadership |
| Districts can’t secure enough employer placements to meet diploma requirements | 220YL provides verified WBL experiences that meet 75-hour (Enrollment Honors Plus) or 150-hour (Employment Plus) requirements |
| No dedicated WBL coordinator to find, vet, and manage placements | 220YL acts as the employer of record, eliminating the need for district-led placement work |
| Students aren’t prepared for external job sites—risking reputation with local partners | All WBL occurs inside a structured, professional learning environment managed by 220YL, protecting district reputation |
| Staff spend hours tracking hours, grading, and collecting documentation | 220YL manages all hour logs, grading, and DOE reporting |
| Transportation or scheduling conflicts prevent access | 100% remote and flexible—students can complete from any location |
| Funding pathways unclear or inconsistent | Eligible for HEA 1001 and CTE reimbursement funding |
Meet Indiana’s new diploma requirements without chasing placements.
| What It Delivers | Funding & Compliance |
| 150-hour, project-based internship aligned to the Honors Plus Seal | Qualifies for up to $2,495 per student through HEA 1001 |
| 220YL serves as employer of record — no job sites, transportation, or supervision needed | Meets Indiana’s 75+ hour Work-Based Learning graduation requirement |
| Students earn Employability Skills certification | Eligible for CTE reimbursement funds ($500–$714 per student) |
| Live coaching + real-world career rotations | Supports Employability Skills Indicator on DOE Accountability Model |
Best for: Districts focused on immediate diploma compliance and funding recovery.
Option B — Semester Courses
Why districts choose 220YL for Semester Courses
| Common Options | 220 Youth Leadership |
| Teachers piecing together materials to meet standards | Complete DOE-aligned courses with pacing guides and lesson plans |
| No time for consistent assessments or teacher collaboration | On-demand training + weekly office hours |
| Fragmented tracking of credits and grades | Centralized documentation for DOE verification |
| New course prep increases workload without funding offset | Qualifies for CTE/Perkins reimbursement ($500–$714 per student) |
| Vendors offer single courses rather than diploma-ready coverage | Includes Personal Finance, PCC, and Computer Science |
Required credits, ready to teach.
| Courses | What’s Included |
| Personal Finance | Fully aligned to Indiana Academic Standards |
| Preparing for College & Careers | Complete lesson plans and pacing guides |
| Computer Science | Teacher training and weekly office hours for ongoing support |
| Funding & Compliance |
| Meets new diploma course mandates |
Best for: Districts needing ready-to-implement courses that fulfill core diploma credit requirements.
Option C — Mini Courses
Why districts choose 220YL for Mini Courses
| Common Options | 220 Youth Leadership |
| Students transfer in late or miss scheduled credits | Mini Courses provide flexible, self-paced modules that let students recover credits quickly |
| 8th-grade or summer school students need accessible credit options | Programs fit within short terms or summer sessions with verified credit alignment |
| Elective offerings limited by staff capacity or scheduling | DOE-aligned modules that fit advisory, homeroom, or independent study blocks |
| Difficult to document Employability Skills for nontraditional learners | Built-in certificate verifies Collaboration, Communication, and Work Ethic |
| Traditional programs require minimum enrollments or add per-student costs | Available district-wide under one annual license |
| National, one-size-fits-all content | Indiana-specific, DOE-aligned design |
Flexible, credit-bearing options for every learner.
| Topics | What It Delivers |
| Leadership • Entrepreneurship • Workforce • Resume + Interview • Personal Finance | Self-paced or teacher-facilitated project-based modules |
| Digital badges and Employability Skills certification | Aligned to Indiana’s Competency-Based Learning model |
| Designed for elective credit, enrichment, or credit recovery | No additional staffing or scheduling burden |
| Funding & Compliance |
| Supports CTE exploratory funding and Employability Skills documentation |
Best for: Districts expanding student choice or supporting nontraditional learners.
Option D — Full Compliance Suite
One partnership. Complete coverage.
| What It Includes | Why It Matters |
| All 220YL programs (WBL + Semester + Mini Courses) | Full diploma compliance + CTE alignment under one partner |
| DOE-aligned implementation & reporting | Streamlined for district leadership, no added staff burden |
| Funding recovery across all programs | Often results in net-positive district ROI |
Best for: Districts standardizing compliance and readiness across multiple schools.
All Partnerships Include
- Implementation onboarding + training
- DOE-aligned documentation + reporting
- Weekly office hours and educator support
- Dedicated district success team
Funding and Reimbursement Overview
| Program | DOE Alignment | Potential Funding |
| Work-Based Learning | Honors Plus Seal / Employability Skills | Up to $2,495 per student (HEA 1001) + $500–$714 (CTE) |
| Semester Courses | Indiana Academic Standards | $500–$714 per student (Perkins/CTE) |
| Mini Courses | Competency-Based Learning | CTE exploratory + Employability Skills credit |
Why Districts Choose 220 Youth Leadership
1. We’re Indiana-built and DOE-aligned.
Most national vendors retrofit generic content.
220YL programs have been built around Indiana’s new diploma model, Graduation Pathways, and School Accountability Indicators from day one.
2. We eliminate the biggest district bottlenecks.
| Common Challenge | How 220YL Solves It |
| Finding enough WBL placements | We serve as the employer of record, fulfilling diploma requirements without coordinating employer partnerships and placements. |
| Staff capacity + training | We provide ready-to-teach courses, pacing guides, and on-demand training. |
| Program fragmentation | One partner covers WBL + required credits + electives, all aligned to DOE standards. |
| Funding uncertainty | Most 220YL programs include eligible reimbursement pathways (HEA 1001, Perkins/CTE). |
3. We handle compliance and impact.
Most vendors stop at “meets requirements.” We go further:
- Compliance: Fully aligned documentation, DOE-ready reporting.
- Impact: 95% of students report stronger career readiness; 300+ partners already implemented successfully.
4. We give districts a path that scales.
- Start small — one WBL cohort or semester course.
- Scale fast — district-wide diploma compliance for every student, one annual fee.
- Stay simple — we maintain all systems and training as requirements evolve.
Your staff stays focused on students. We handle the rest.
5. We turn compliance into funding.
220YL programs are built to recover dollars while meeting mandates.
You’re not spending more; you’re unlocking funding opportunities for your district.
| Common Option | 220 Youth Leadership |
| Adds line-item expense | Generates net-positive funding through HEA 1001 and CTE reimbursement |
| Adds staff burden | Reduces workload — we handle implementation, WBL grading, and reporting |
| Generic national programs | Indiana-specific alignment to new diploma and accountability model |
| Requires job placements | Delivers 100 % remote work-based learning with 220YL as employer of record |
| Multiple vendors needed | One integrated system covering WBL, required credits, and electives |
| Per-student pricing — unpredictable and expensive as participation grows | One affordable annual district fee — scale to every student with no added cost |
6. Predictable, Affordable Pricing — No Per-Student Surprises
Most vendors price per student. The more you serve, the more it costs — and the harder it is to budget.
220YL uses a district license model with one annual fee that covers every student and school in your system.
- Add students freely without new contracts.
- Keep predictable costs for fiscal planning.
- Simplify purchasing and renewals.
Budget once. Serve everyone.
IDOE Alignment Map
Every 220YL program connects directly to Indiana DOE diploma requirements and reimbursement opportunities.
This crosswalk shows exactly how each program satisfies compliance and funding expectations.
| 220YL Program | Diploma Requirement It Satisfies | DOE / State Model Reference | Funding Eligibility | Evidence & Verification |
| Work-Based Learning (WBL) | Enrollment Honors Plus Seal (75-hour requirement) and Employment Plus Seal (150-hour requirement) | Work-Based Learning Menu of Experiences | HEA 1001 – up to $2,495 per qualifying student; Perkins/CTE – $500–$714 | Employer-of-record agreement, verified hour logs (75 or 150 hours), Employability Skills Certificate (Collaboration, Communication, Work Ethic), DOE-aligned documentation |
| Semester Courses | Required credits: Personal Finance, Preparing for College & Careers, Computer Science | Indiana Academic Standards (IDOE) | Perkins/CTE reimbursement ($500–$714 per student) | DOE course codes, crosswalks, pacing guides, teacher completion certification |
| Mini Courses | Competency-Based Learning and Employability Skills Documentation (Collaboration, Communication, Work Ethic) | Indiana’s Competency-Based Education Framework | CTE exploratory funding + local innovation grants | Student projects, digital badges, Employability Skills Certificate |
| District License / Compliance Suite | Full diploma compliance and Employability Skills tracking across all pathways | Indiana School Accountability Model (draft) | Combines all above funding streams | Consolidated DOE-aligned reporting dashboard + integrated certificates |
Next Steps
Book an intro call with our team to learn what’s working across Indiana.
In one short conversation, we’ll share how peer districts are meeting DOE diploma requirements and recovering funding dollars. You’ll walk away with a clear, practical next step for your district—even if you never partner with 220YL.