Introduction, Session 1 What is alternative education

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Introduction, Session 1 What is alternative
education?

• How do we define alternative education?
• Whats the purpose of alternative education?
• Who implements alternative education programs?
• Whos eligible for alternative education?

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Alternative education componentsSession 1

• Program requirements
• Certification
• Progress review

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Alternative education settingsSession 1

• Continuation/alternative high school
• Community Day School/Center
• Short Term Locked Facilities
• Long Term Locked Facilities

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Successful program componentsSession 1

• Obtaining a high school diploma
• Life survival skills
• Vocational counseling
• Training in marketable skills

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SOME KEY SUCCESS FEATURESSession 1

• Focus on the whole student
• Small size
• Sense of community

• Counseling
• High student expectations
• School linked services

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Alternative education school philosophySession
1

• True educational alternatives
• Alternative discipline programs
• Therapeutic programs