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| What
is PASS? |
The Portable Assisted Study
Sequence (PASS)
Program consists of self-contained, semi-independent
study courses which enable students to
earn secondary-level academic credits. Participating
students generally take these courses in order
to make up courses, meet graduation requirements
or cope with
scheduling difficulties. PASS courses are designed
to parallel
regular academic courses offered in most schools. Each
PASS course is
competency-based and learner-centered, thus allowing
the student to
progress through five activity books and accompanying
tests at his or
her own pace. Because of this structure, students are
able to continue
course work as they move from district to district or
even state to
state. |
| The National PASS Center (NPC) was established in 1997 to serve as a national clearinghouse and coordinating center for bringing PASS (Portable Assisted Study Sequence) courses into alignment with current academic learning standards. Located in western New York as part of the Geneseo Migrant Center, the NPC is charged with overseeing the development of academically rigorous yet accessible and cost-effective courses, providing support materials and trainings, and acting as a resource for information on program implementation, promising practices, and state contacts. The NPC is funded by state participation and distribution site license fees, as well as periodic, course-specific grants from various entities. |
Click the link below to view
our
Microsoft Power Point presentation outlining the PASS
program. |
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