May 9, 2025BoardMeeting
BoardAbe/Ged/Sped Workgroup Meeting Minutes
The workgroup discussed various issues for the upcoming interim report, focusing on the process for requesting accommodations for students with disabilities and the distinction between GEDs and high school diplomas. The discussion included an analysis of factors impeding GED completion, such as prior educational preparation, technological literacy, and limited program capacity. Members debated the relationship between GED completion rates and access to post-secondary education programs. Furthermore, the meeting addressed the acquisition of new special education policy manuals and initiated a discussion regarding mandatory education policies.