Revisiting Graduation Requirements and Diploma Options for Youth with Disabilities: A National Study (NCEO Technical Report 49)

January 31, 2008

A document reporting on National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) fourth study of state graduation requirements for students with disabilities. This national study was designed to describe current variations across states in high school exit exam practices and the use of alternative diploma/credentialing options. The study also examines the intended and unintended consequences for students when they are required to pass exit exams to receive a high school diploma, and the intended and unintended consequences of using single or multiple diploma options for students with disabilities.

Citation: Johnson, D. R., Thurlow, M. & Stout, K. (2007). Revisiting Graduation Requirements and Diploma Options for Youth with Disabilities: A National Study (Technical Report 49). Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota, National Center on Educational Outcomes.

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