Committee approves aviation program sequence change to add drone foundations course
Westerly School Committee approved an amendment to the program of studies to make an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/drone) foundations course the first year in the CTE aviation sequence so students gain drone‑certification readiness; amendment was presented as an industry‑vetted sequence change and passed with no opposition.
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Kevin told the committee that state CTE standards were updated in March 2026 and that the district’s aviation program — developed with Lincoln High School and industry partners — needs a minor sequence amendment so the first course emphasizes UAS/drone foundations and operations.
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