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By Marion Walsh, Esq., & Sandi Rosenbaum<\/p>\n
Several different diplomas and credentials are awarded to students with disabilities who complete high school in New York State. <\/span>Students and their parents need to be aware of the differences between these diplomas and credentials, and how they can affect one’s ability to pursue higher learning and other opportunities.<\/p>\n Regents Diploma<\/strong>:<\/p>\n In New York State, a standard high school diploma is called a Regents Diploma. <\/span>This is the only diploma available to students without disabilities and is earned by most students with disabilities as well. <\/span>Students must complete the required high school credits and pass 5 required Regents exams with a score of 65 or higher. A Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation is awarded to students who score 65 or higher on 8 or 9 Regents exams and is desired by many competitive colleges and universities.<\/p>\n Local Diploma<\/strong>:<\/p>\n To minimize the impact of high-stakes testing on students with disabilities, (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" By Marion Walsh, Esq., & Sandi Rosenbaum Several different diplomas and credentials are awarded to students with disabilities who complete high school in New York State. Students and their parents need to be aware of the differences between these diplomas…<\/span><\/p>\n