- Instructor: TNSTEP
An Overview of the proposed policy for the alternate academic diploma by the state ESSA plan.
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) has made available to states a diploma option, which will be included in the graduation rate, for students assessed on the alternate assessment. In the Tennessee ESSA plan, The Tennessee Department of Education (DOE) has named this diploma the alternate academic diploma. They have drafted a policy and course requirements that will be presented for the first read at the next state board of education meeting in October.
The Department of Education (DOE) hosted a webinar for advocacy groups and agencies on October 2, 2017, and would like your feedback on the proposed policy. During the webinar, the DOE will provide an overview of the proposed policy and course requirements for the alternate academic diploma.
A link will be available AFTER the first read by the state advisory council on October 20, 2017, for comments and feedback. This link will be open through November. Your comments and feedback will inform the final version presented to the state board of education in January 2018.
In the meantime, feedback can be submitted via email to Alison Gauld, Tennessee Department of Education at [email protected].
Archived webinar: TN Dept. of Education Alternate Academic Diploma Overview
Handouts and Resources:
TNSTEP Lunchtime Leaders Webinar Recorded: 10/02/2017
