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Special-education official outlines 'Positive Path Forward' in-school program to reduce suspensions
Summary
Officials described 'Positive Path Forward' as an in-school, staffed transition program at Bayonne High intended to replace some out-of-school suspensions with counseling, academics and family engagement; placements would be individualized and run up to 45 days.
Ms. Speccarelli, the district's special-education representative, told the board the Positive Path Forward program is "a comprehensive, supportive initiative to help students who are addressing conduct issues within Bayonne High School." The program is designed as an in-school alternative to out-of-school suspension, with counseling, academic classes and family engagement built into the schedule.
The superintendent said the district plans to…
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