On Jan. 26, 2018, the State Board of Education approved the addition of the alternate academic diploma within High School Policy 2.103.
This new diploma will count toward the district graduation rate and will be implemented beginning in the 2018-19 school year.
Parents and school leaders, including superintendents, high school principals, special education directors, and special education teachers who primarily teach students who are assessed on the alternate assessment are encouraged to listen to the overview webinar.
Additionally, an FAQ is available here, and the course requirements for the 16 academic courses are now posted here.
The Department of Education will also host a series of webinars this spring to support districts as they begin working to implement this diploma option. Information regarding these opportunities will be provided at a later date.
If you have questions about the Alternate Academic Diploma, please contact Alison Gauld at [email protected].