Option Pathway Program
Many students who attend WVSDT facilities are behind their grade-level cohorts. The Option Pathway Program provides another opportunity for our students to catch up on credit deficiencies. Option Pathway combines a state-approved CTE (Career Technical Education) Program of Study with the GED exam to earn a high school diploma. Option Pathway requires students to obtain four CTE credits to complete the program.
Available Options:
There are three options available to students:
- Option 1 (Core): Blend of CTE courses and HSEA (High School Equivalency Assessment) preparation classes to receive diploma
- Option 2 (Credit Recovery): Designed for 12th grade students to recover credit in one failing content area
- Option 3 (HSE (High School Equivalency)): Designed to allow students who have decided to drop out a chance to earn the WV High School Equivalency Diploma
Technology and Interventions
Our teachers use a variety of instructional platforms to individualize student learning.
| Platform | Description |
|---|---|
| Aztec | An offline program that provides customized reading, writing, and math support to students who are below grade level. |
| Barton Reading | A great tutoring system for children, teenagers, or adults who struggle with spelling, reading, and writing due to dyslexia or other learning disabilities. |
| Carnegie | Provides a personalized experience with customized feedback and contextual hints designed to help students persevere and solve problems |
| Essential Education | An online program that pinpoints the missing skills and then creates a unique learning plan for each student, all while giving teachers the resources they need to make sure every student is successful. |
| HMH Read 180 | A blended learning intervention program building reading comprehension, academic vocabulary, and writing skills |
| IXL | IXL provides curriculum and diagnostic tools to personalize student instruction and practice. |
| Khan Academy | Khan Academy offers many tools to empower learners to study at their own pace. |
| Nearpod | Nearpod is an online tool that allows teachers to create interactive learning resources. |
| Newsela | Newsela brings together engaging content with assessment to help students achieve reading success. |
| Schoology | A system that allows teachers to administer online curriculum, track student progress, and deliver instruction in a blended classroom environment |