Indicator 1. The graduation rate is the percent of youth with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) exiting special education due to graduating with a regular high school diploma. In the state of North Dakota, diplomas for students who receive special education services are awarded in the same manner as diplomas awarded to students without disabilities. This does not include alternate diplomas or certificates (ND currently does not have either of these options).
Note: Before 2017-2018, the graduation rate was calculated using the adjusted cohort method.
Indicator 2. The dropout rate is the percent of youth with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) dropping out of high school. The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) defines dropouts as students who leave school prior to graduation for the following reasons: graduated with an alternate diploma, received a certificate, reached maximum age (21), or voluntarily dropped out of school.
Note: Before 2017-2018, the dropout rate was calculated using 618 exiting data.
Indicator 17. Six Year Extended High School Graduation Rate of Students with Emotional Disturbance: The North Dakota State Systemic Improvement Plan (SSIP), in line with State identified Measureable Result (SiMR), is focused on increasing the six year extended graduation rate of students identified with emotional disturbance as a primary disability. The scope of NDDPI's effort is to provide support to local units with professional development in their planning model and process to keep students enrolled in school, bringing students back to school (re-entry), and assisting students to earn a diploma.
Please contact North Dakota's Department of Public Instruction with any questions and feedback via email to the following address:
dpidashboard@nd.gov