Special Education / Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities

This site, Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities, will explain

Requirements for Regents and Local Diplomas

Safety Net for Students with Disabilities

Commencement Credentials

New York State Career Development and Occupational Studies Commencement Credential (CDOS) - powerpoints and webinars

Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential for Students with Disabilities (SACC) - powerpoint and webinar

Provided below are links to important documents pertaining to the new Safety Net Options and the CDOS Credential

Pathways to Graduation PPT

Multiple Pathways to Graduation for General/Special Education Students PPT

Multiple Pathways, Safety Net Options and Appeal Chart

CDOS and SACC Brochure

Appeal to Graduate with a Lower Score on a Regents FORM

Transition Planning, Service Eligibility & Types of Diplomas and Non-Diplomas Available for Students with Disabilities Powerpoint - this Powerpoint was created for a parent presentation to help clarify the different graduate options available for students with disabilities.

Q and A Compensatory Option Safety Net (Updated January 2017)

Q and A Superintendent Determination of Graduation with a Local Diploma

Superintendent Graduation Option to Graduate with a Local Diploma (updated August 2018)

New York State Alternate Assessment

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations.