Oct 20, 2026Board meeting
Bristol Tennessee Board of Education Board Meeting
The meeting featured a presentation from the special education team at Tennessee High School regarding their various diploma paths, including general education, alternate academic, occupational, and special education diplomas. The team highlighted their functional academics curriculum, focus on life skills, and ongoing partnerships, such as with Rivers Way, to support student growth, social integration, and post-high school transition. Discussions also covered the use of community-based instruction, school-based projects for vocational skill building, and the importance of communication and social skills training, including the use of assistive technology.