| This case examines New York City’s system of Regent, Local, and IEP diplomas to consider graduation requirements for special education students. Should all students be expected to meet the same graduation requirements? What role should grades play relative to standardized testing? What should a diploma measure?
Discussion Questions
- Should Special Education students have to pass high-stakes tests? Do high-stakes tests help students attain educational goals?
- Do teachers in a school need to share the same framework and understanding of assessments in order to help students maximize their potential? Why or why not?
- What options should schools offer to students like Raul?
- What should a diploma mean (e.g. skill mastery? college readiness?) Should diploma options be aligned with paths to post-secondary education?
- Do small schools provide enough diversity of interventions for students in Special Education?
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Terna Tilley-Gyado
TNLI
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New York City
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