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District staff present competency-based graduation pathway proposal for Deeper Learning Virtual Academy
Summary
DLVA leaders proposed a competency-based pathway at the May 12 meeting that would offer an alternative route to a West Allis-West Milwaukee diploma for on-track and behind-track students; proposal includes eligibility criteria, supports for reading intervention, and estimates 7–10 students in the current cohort could use the pathway.
Leaders of the district’s Deeper Learning Virtual Academy (DLVA) presented a proposed competency-based graduation pathway to the board on May 12 that would give some students an alternative route to a regular high-school diploma focused on core credits and career/college preparation.
DLVA staff described why the pathway is needed: some students fall behind on credits or struggle with high‑stakes testing required by other alternative programs. The proposal would focus students on core required credits (English, math, science, social studies, physical education, comprehensive health and personal finance) and remove some general elective requirements so students could graduate with a regular diploma by completing a reduced…
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