If a student with an IEP in California doesn’t meet graduation requirements on time, can they stay in high school? Or do they have to go to adult school? Wondering what options are out there if they’re on a diploma track but need more time.
Good question! I think they can stay in high school until they turn 22 if they’re working towards a diploma, right?
Paz said:
Good question! I think they can stay in high school until they turn 22 if they’re working towards a diploma, right?
That’s what I’ve heard, too. Just wasn’t sure if they’re forced into a transition program or can keep doing regular high school classes.
Paz said:
Good question! I think they can stay in high school until they turn 22 if they’re working towards a diploma, right?
Yep, if they’re still on the diploma track, they should be able to stay in high school. Only students on the certificate track usually go into those transition programs.
If the student switches to adult school, can they still get special ed support there?
Blane said:
If the student switches to adult school, can they still get special ed support there?
Good question. I heard adult schools don’t always have special ed teachers, so it might be tough.
Blane said:
If the student switches to adult school, can they still get special ed support there?
Usually, the school district is supposed to ensure the student still gets support. They may set something up, but it depends on the district.
It might help to talk with the school’s special ed department. They could explain what services are available if the student chooses adult school.
Micah said:
It might help to talk with the school’s special ed department. They could explain what services are available if the student chooses adult school.
Great idea, thanks! I’ll suggest that. I just want to make sure they don’t lose support if they go the adult school route.
Micah said:
It might help to talk with the school’s special ed department. They could explain what services are available if the student chooses adult school.
Yeah, it’s always best to double-check with them directly. They’ll have the best info for what the district can offer.
In CA, students with IEPs can stay in high school up to 22, especially if they’re working on a diploma. So they don’t have to switch to adult school if they need extra time.
juris said:
In CA, students with IEPs can stay in high school up to 22, especially if they’re working on a diploma. So they don’t have to switch to adult school if they need extra time.
That’s good to know! Just wasn’t sure if there was a hard cutoff for staying in regular classes.
juris said:
In CA, students with IEPs can stay in high school up to 22, especially if they’re working on a diploma. So they don’t have to switch to adult school if they need extra time.
Nope, as long as they’re pursuing the diploma, they can stay. It’s part of their IEP rights.
Transition programs are usually for students on a certificate track, focused on life skills. If they’re working on diploma credits, they stay in the regular high school setup.
Notalegalexpert said:
Transition programs are usually for students on a certificate track, focused on life skills. If they’re working on diploma credits, they stay in the regular high school setup.
Thanks, that clears things up a lot! I was worried they’d push them into a program that doesn’t meet their goals.
Notalegalexpert said:
Transition programs are usually for students on a certificate track, focused on life skills. If they’re working on diploma credits, they stay in the regular high school setup.
Makes sense to keep them in classes that work towards graduation. Hope it all works out for them!