Welcome to the Grad Standard Website at Winona State University. This site is intended as a resource link for a variety of potential users including preservice teachers, university faculty, and K-12 faculty from area schools. We have designed the site to be as user friendly as possible and to work seamlessly with other web-based resources on state standards. The three column navigation chart at the top is part of that effort. The green links in the left hand column of the chart provide foundation information on what the standards entail. More detailed information on each of the components is available at the CFL website. The tan links in the middle column of the chart provide information on the history of the grad standards in Minnesota, what's been happening at WSU, and samples of standards-related work by WSU students. The yellow links in the right hand column of the chart include links to sites where you can find full details about the grad standards system, and data analyses of which allow on-lilne users to create comparisons across districts and demographics. The bottom right hand cell provides contact information for K-12 and college faculty wishing to obtain materials and assistance related to implementing the grad standards system. Finally, a purple link has been established for the education standards outlined by the Wisconsin state legislature. Our hope is that this resource provides necessary information and clarification for persons trying to understand, implement, and refine the high quality learning opportunities our students deserve. If you don't see something you are looking for, please drop us a note. Rod Winters WSU Grad Standards Technician