Beginning in 2026, all ninth graders - including those with disabilities - must receive instruction from conent-licensed teachers to earn credits on the regular pathway to graduation, as outlined in the Inclusive Education Implementation Timeline. Since the Timline's release in 2021, Arkansas has made progress in integrating more students with disabilities into general education settings. Despite this, the shift to linking content-licensed teachers to graduation credits for all students represents a significant change for many school districts. As a result, Districts may have questions or feel uncertain about decision-making for students with disabiltiies. This session will offer guidance on creative staffing strategies to effectively meet student needs. It will also cover key topics such as course codes, teacher licensure, grading, and how these factors influcence graduation pathways.
