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Life After Special Education
June 4, 2015
College & Workforce Readiness U.S. Graduation Rate Is 81 Percent Overall, 62 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains national data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Oregon's Graduation Rate Is 69 Percent Overall, 37 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Pennsylvania's Graduation Rate Is 86 Percent Overall, 75 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Oklahoma's Graduation Rate Is 85 Percent Overall, 79 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Rhode Island's Graduation Rate Is 80 Percent Overall, 59 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education South Carolina's Graduation Rate Is 78 Percent Overall, 43 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Ohio's Graduation Rate Is 82 Percent Overall, 69 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education South Dakota's Graduation Rate Is 83 Percent Overall, 60 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education North Dakota's Graduation Rate Is 88 Percent Overall, 70 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Tennessee's Graduation Rate Is 86 Percent Overall, 67 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education North Carolina's Graduation Rate Is 83 Percent Overall, 62 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Texas's Graduation Rate Is 88 Percent Overall, 78 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education New York's Graduation Rate Is 77 Percent Overall, 47 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education New Mexico's Graduation Rate Is 70 Percent Overall, 60 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Utah's Graduation Rate Is 83 Percent Overall, 67 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education New Jersey's Graduation Rate Is 88 Percent Overall, 76 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Vermont's Graduation Rate Is 87 Percent Overall, 68 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Virginia's Graduation Rate Is 85 Percent Overall, 52 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education New Hampshire's Graduation Rate Is 87 Percent Overall, 71 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Washington's Graduation Rate Is 76 Percent Overall, 55 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Nevada's Graduation Rate Is 71 Percent Overall, 26 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Nebraska's Graduation Rate Is 89 Percent Overall, 71 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education West Virginia's Graduation Rate Is 81 Percent Overall, 62 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Montana's Graduation Rate Is 84 Percent Overall, 76 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Wisconsin's Graduation Rate Is 88 Percent Overall, 69 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Missouri's Graduation Rate Is 86 Percent Overall, 73 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Mississippi's Graduation Rate Is 76 Percent Overall, 23 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Wyoming's Graduation Rate Is 77 Percent Overall, 59 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Minnesota's Graduation Rate Is 80 Percent Overall, 58 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Michigan's Graduation Rate Is 77 Percent Overall, 54 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Massachusetts's Graduation Rate Is 85 Percent Overall, 68 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Maine's Graduation Rate Is 86 Percent Overall, 70 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Louisiana's Graduation Rate Is 74 Percent Overall, 37 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Kentucky's Graduation Rate Is 86 Percent Overall, 52 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Kansas's Graduation Rate Is 86 Percent Overall, 78 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Iowa's Graduation Rate Is 90 Percent Overall, 73 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Indiana's Graduation Rate Is 87 Percent Overall, 69 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Illinois's Graduation Rate Is 83 Percent Overall, 70 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Idaho's State Graduation Brief Summarizes Data on Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Hawaii's Graduation Rate Is 82 Percent Overall, 61 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Georgia's Graduation Rate Is 72 Percent Overall, 35 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Florida's Graduation Rate Is 76 Percent Overall, 52 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education District of Columbia's Graduation Rate Is 62 Percent Overall, 41 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Delaware's Graduation Rate Is 80 Percent Overall, 60 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Connecticut's Graduation Rate Is 86 Percent Overall, 65 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Colorado's Graduation Rate Is 77 Percent Overall, 54 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education California's Graduation Rate Is 80 Percent Overall, 62 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Arkansas's Graduation Rate Is 85 Percent Overall, 80 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Arizona's Graduation Rate Is 75 Percent Overall, 63 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Alaska's Graduation Rate Is 72 Percent Overall, 43 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.Education Diplomas Count 2015: State Graduation BriefsDiplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Briefs contain national and state-specific data on high school completion and include a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.Special Education Advocates Hope Common Core Will Rub Off on Special-Needs StudentsIt's hard to say, but more schools are focusing on building postsecondary transition plans for their students with disabilities.Special Education Graduation Rates Vary for Students With DisabilitiesDespite federal efforts to bring uniformity to high school graduation calculations, states are inconsistent in setting diploma requirements for special education students.
Special Education For Students With Disabilities, Transition From High School Requires Self-AdvocacyThe students with special needs who find the most success in college or the workplace are often those who were taught to stand up for themselves.Special Education By the Numbers: Students With DisabilitiesSee how many K-12 students there are with certain specific disabilities, and how many of those students drop out or graduate with a regular high school diploma.
Special Education Va. Twin Brothers Find a Place in the Work WorldDespite their intellectual disabilities, Robbie and Cullen Prall got regular academic instruction in high school, but little guidance on what to do later on.
Special Education Special Ed. Student Aims for College, Political CareerEducators thought Jonathan Kratchman's autism would deter him from applying to colleges, but the Cherry Hill, N.J., high school senior thought otherwise.
Special Education Ga. Student With Dyslexia Battles Her Way to CollegeHigh school senior Gloria Clark knew she could succeed in college, but she had a harder time persuading university admissions officials to let her try.
Special Education After Eight Years at Lab School, Pa. Student Seeks Culinary Arts CareerAt the school serving students with emotional disturbances or autism, Christopher Lineman is working on the skills he needs to succeed at a job and extend his education.
Special Education Md. Senior Chooses University Famed for Serving the DeafAt Gallaudet University, Gideon Firl is hoping he can continue to receive some of the same social and academic supports he received at the Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick.Special Education Discipline Practices Erect Detours for Special-Needs StudentsStudents with disabilities get more than their share of suspensions and expulsions—and that can lead many of them to drop out of school.College & Workforce Readiness Transition From Special Education Gets a Closer LookWhile the nation's graduation rate has hit another historic high, prospects are more mixed children and youths with disabilities, according to Diplomas Count 2015.
College & Workforce Readiness Students Face Uncertain Paths After Special EducationAfter years in formalized special education programs, the transition from K-12 schools to work or college can be jarring for many students with disabilities and their families.
College & Workforce Readiness College Special-Needs Students Face Choice: Seek Help or Go It Alone?Growing numbers of students with disabilities are headed to college, and many of them are choosing to keep their disability status to themselves.
Special Education Experience Is Key for Special Ed. Students Headed to the WorkplaceBut it's challenging for many students with disabilities and their families to locate real jobs where the youths can work alongside other employees and earn competitive wages.
Special Education Alabama's Graduation Rate Is 80 Percent Overall, 77 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
Special Education Maryland's Graduation Rate Is 85 Percent Overall, 60 Percent for Students With DisabilitiesThis Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.Special Education Map: Graduation Rates by State, Student GroupThis map includes state-by-state graduation rate data, as well as state graduation rates for historically disadvantaged racial and ethnic groups.Equity & Diversity Data Overview: Students With Disabilities, In School and WorkThe Education Week Research Center compiled data from the U.S. Department of Education in order to shed light on the high school achievement and post-high-school outcomes of students with special needs. The results highlight key patterns regarding the educational status of this population.Special Education Graduation Rate Hits High, But Some Groups LagThe latest federal calculations show that while 81 percent of students in the class of 2013 graduated on time, just 62 percent of those with disabilities did so.
