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Destinations alternative-education program posts large graduation gains; board hears individualized supports
Summary
Destinations, Coos Bay SD 9's alternative-education site, reported graduation rate gains from 29% (initial baseline) to 79% in the most recent year. Principal Kayla described individualized student success plans, shortened credit cycles and project-based learning as drivers of the improvement.
Destinations, Coos Bay SD 9's alternative-education program, told trustees it has sharply increased on-time graduation and credit attainment after three years of targeted changes.
Principal Kayla Montiel said the program moved from a credit-recovery focus to a model of individualized supports and shorter credit cycles. "By 25/26 school year, we wanted 80 percent of our students to graduate on time," she told the board, describing an aggressive multiyear target tied to structured interventions, mentoring and hands-on learning.
What the presentation found - Enrollment and demographics: Destinations serves about 51 students across ninth through 12th grades. Staff reported a…
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