Alternative Education Programs Overview and Policies
Learn about alternative education programs in this webinar featuring specialists discussing definitions, district information for parents, and proposed definitions for alternative schools. Explore the mission to assist at-risk students in achieving academic standards set by the state and districts.
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Monthly Alternative Education Community Webinar October 8, 2019 Annie Marges, ODE Alternative Education Options Specialist Jeremy A. Wartz, ODE Program Analyst
336.615 Definition for Alternative Education Programs As used in ORS 336.615 to 336.665, alternative education program means a school or separate class group designed to best serve students educational needs and interests and assist students in achieving the academic standards of the school district and the state.
581-021-0071 District Information for Parents and Students Regarding the Availability of Alternative Education Programs (2) District school boards shall adopt policies and procedures for notification to students and parents, or guardians of the availability of appropriate and accessible alternative programs. This notification shall be provided in the following situations: (a) Upon the occurrence of a second or any subsequent occurrence of a severe disciplinary problem within a three-year period; (b) When the district finds a student s attendance pattern to be so erratic that the student is not benefiting from the educational program; (c) When the district is considering expulsion as a disciplinary alternative; (d) When a student is expelled pursuant to subsection (3) of ORS 339.250; and (e) When an emancipated minor, parent, or legal guardian applies for a student s exemption from compulsory attendance on a semiannual basis as provided in ORS 339.030(5).
Proposed Alternative Education Definition Alternative education schools are defined as public schools whose primary mission is to serve students who, based on their grade or age, are at risk of dropping out, students who have previously dropped out, and/or students who are credit deficient. Alternative schools are designed to best serve these students educational needs and interests and to assist students in achieving the academic standards of the school district and the state. Alternative education schools do not include schools whose primary mission is to provide dual credit or career and technical education (CTE). Alternative education schools may include virtual education in combination with instruction provided by an appropriately licensed teacher to assist in providing credit but may not use virtual education as the sole source of instruction.
Definition Alternative education schools are defined as public schools whose primary mission is to serve students who, based on their grade or age, are at risk of dropping out, students who have previously dropped out, and/or students who are credit deficient.
Definition Alternative schools are designed to best serve these students educational needs and interests and to assist students in achieving the academic standards of the school district and the state.
Definition Alternative education schools do not include schools whose primary mission is to provide dual credit or career and technical education (CTE).
Definition Alternative education schools may include virtual education in combination with instruction provided by an appropriately licensed teacher to assist in providing credit but may not use virtual education as the sole source of instruction.
Next Steps 1. Continue to gather feedback from Alt Ed educators, stakeholders, and community members. 2. Draft alternative education definition to include all perspectives and voices. 3. Propose a final definition at a later date.
