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Georgia’s Graduation/ Dropout Prevention Project
Building Systems to Help Students with Disabilities Graduate
State Personnel DeSvelopment Grant (SPDG)
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The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE), Division for Special Education Services and Supports, received a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. Funding began September 1, 2007.
Goals of the SPDG
The intent of funding is directed towards improving educational results for students with disabilties through the delivery of high quality instruction.
1. Improved student reading and mathematics achievement and increased numbers of students who graduate with a regular diploma
2. Decreased number of students who dropout
3. Increased attainment of better postsecondary outcomes
Goals Cont’d
4. Increased recruitment of fully certified special education teachers
5. Increased parent support and skills development for young children
Project Partners
GaDOE Divisions of Special Education Services and Supports, with other Divisions within GaDOE
Local School Districts
Georgia Learning Resources Systems (GLRS)
Other Agencies
Parent Advocacy Groups
Colleges/Universities
Project Partners
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Site: Clemson University
Director: Dr. Loujeania Bost
Center faculty is providing in-depth training!
The National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities (NDPC-SWD)
Introduction of Team Members
Project Strands
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Project Strands
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Year One Training Sessions
10* Action Plan will be completed by the end of Day 4.
NovemberJanuary
March February
Overall Project Design
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What YOU Know About Dropout
1. How would your life be different if you had not completed high school?
2. What motivated you to stay in school and not drop out? List all related factors/variables (e.g., people, experiences, goals).
3. How can you use your experiences to promote school completion?
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