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RISE program presentation: alternative‑education team highlights student wins, enrollment and supports
Summary
RISE program lead Tyler Barna told the Ralston board that RISE served 68 students at some point this year and had 34 on its roster at the time of the March 24 presentation, and presented graduation and credit‑recovery outcomes.
Tyler Barna, who runs the RISE program, told the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education on March 24 that the alternative‑education program focuses on credit recovery, attendance supports and individualized plans to help students finish high school.
Barna said RISE had 68 different students enrolled at some point this school year and a roster of 34 at the time of his presentation. He described the program as “relationship based” and said staff work with families to create extended graduation plans and to transition students back into the high school when appropriate.
Barna said the program uses Edgenuity for curriculum delivery and that the model is…
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