Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities graduate at rates 15-20 points below peers. Strategies include: transition planning starting at 14, regular diploma pathways when appropriate, and comprehensive support services.
English Learners
English learners face language barriers plus often interrupted education. Support through: credit evaluation for newcomers, extended time options, and bilingual support services.
Students in Foster Care
Mobility, trauma, and system barriers challenge foster youth. Partial credit policies, immediate enrollment, and designated points of contact help.
Graduation Tracking
Monitor credit completion, Michigan Merit requirements, and on-track graduation status.
Homeless and Highly Mobile Students
Housing instability disrupts education. McKinney-Vento protections ensure enrollment rights, but graduation requires additional support.
Accountability for Gaps
Federal and state accountability includes subgroup graduation rates. Schools must demonstrate improvement for all groups, not just overall averages.
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Key Takeaways
- Significant graduation gaps exist for students with disabilities, ELs, foster youth, and homeless students.
- Each population needs targeted strategies addressing specific barriers.
- Accountability includes subgroup rates—closing gaps is required, not optional.
Dr. Sarah Chen
Chief Education Officer
Former school principal with 20 years of experience in K-12 education. Dr. Chen leads AcumenEd's educational research and curriculum alignment initiatives.
