Second Chances: Scaling Diploma Recovery Statewide Through Innovative Partnerships

Discover how Pellston Public Schools is reaching beyond district boundaries to offer high school dropouts across Michigan a pathway to graduation. Through a strategic partnership with Graduation Alliance, Pellston is serving students who lack access to a local 23a program—many of whom are 5th- and 6th-year students. This session will explore how the program is structured, the outcomes it’s delivering, and how the district is reinvesting generated funds to support local priorities. Learn how your district can replicate this scalable, cost-neutral model to re-engage students and strengthen your educational community.