On January 26, 2018, the State Board of Education approved the addition of the Alternate Academic Diploma (AAD) as a diploma option for Tennessee students with disabilities who participate in the alternate assessments. This new diploma will count toward the district graduation rate and will be implemented beginning in the 2018-19 school year. The AAD is designed to provide access to rigorous and meaningful instruction for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities. It is aligned with the coursework and ACT requirements of the regular diploma.
Parents, advocates, and educators are invited to participate in this FREE webinar to learn about the new Alternate Academic Diploma (AAD) option and the other diploma options available in Tennessee. Alternate assessment eligibility and postsecondary options for students with disabilities will also be briefly discussed.
There will be an opportunity after the webinar to ask questions so participants can be prepared for the coming school year.
Presenters:
Alison Gauld, Behavior and Low Incidence Disabilities Coordinator, TN Dept. of Education, Division of Special Populations and Student Support
Joey Ellis, Director of Youth Services, TNSTEP
This webinar is a collaborative project of the Tennessee Department of Education, Division of Special Populations and Student Support, and TNSTEP
Download Presentation & View Addition Resources
- AAD Overview for STEP Webinar Presentation
- TN Diploma and Postsecondary Options
- Transition Guides Complete set
TNSTEP Lunchtime Leaders Webinar Recorded: 07/19/2018
