Diploma Plus is a model of Competency-Based Education and has been featured in:

• Catching Up at Their Own Pace;
  
• Progress and Proficiency: Redesigning Grading for Competency Education;
• When Success is the Only Option;
• _Clearing the Path;
• The Art and Science of Designing Competencies; and
  
• Re-Engineering Information Technology.

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Diploma Plus Has Seen Proven Success In Improving Student Engagement and Career Preparation_

When compared to schools with a similar student population, DP schools tend to have higher attendance rates, retention rates, and passing rates on state tests.

All students participate in career development activities; Plus Phase students have completed thousands of internships in areas of interest.

Plus Phase students complete college exploration activities, including many who take college courses at partnering colleges.

Diploma Plus Has Seen Proven Success In Improving Graduation Rates and Post‐Secondary Options

DP schools have higher graduation rates than comparable schools. The average graduation rate from the Plus Phase was 91%.

In the most recent poll, 87% of students reported they were more interested in college while 85% of DP graduates across all sites were accepted into and planning to attend college.

95% of students reported that they felt better prepared for adulthood in DP than in their former school.

Diploma Plus Has Seen Proven Success In Building Valuable Experiences for Our Youth

When surveyed about the impact of their DP experience, a high percentage of youth reported that DP had:

• Improved their academic performance
• Engaged them in career planning
• Addressed their individual academic needs
• Gave them leadership opportunities
• Increased their interest and prepared them for college entry

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