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Goal#1: Students receiving special education services will meet high educational standards.

• Charts Relating to Goal #1

Four key performance indicators established for this goal are:

1. Increase the percentage of students earning Regents, Local or High School Equivalency Diplomas

Objective: 80% of students receiving special education services who complete secondary education will exit with a Regents, Local or High School Equivalency Diploma.

Note: This objective will be revised to reflect the new diploma requirements.

2. Decrease the percentage of students dropping out

Objective: Decrease the percentage of students receiving special education services who drop out before exiting with a Regents, Local, High School Equivalency, Individualized Education Program Diploma or Local Certificate.

3. Enhance participation and performance in the State testing program

Objective:  Ninety-five percent (95%) of students receiving special education services will participate in each Pupil Evaluation Program (PEP) test.  Eighty-five percent (85%) of students participating will achieve the Statewide Reference Point (SRP).

4. Enhance participation and performance in Workforce Preparation Programs

Objective: Students receiving special education services and participating in Occupational Education Programs will pass occupational education proficiency examinations at the same rate as their nondisabled peers.