The Board believes the individual student may need a school or separate class group designed to assist students to achieve the goals of the curriculum in a manner consistent with their learning styles and needs (ORS 336.615 to 336.665).
The Board authorizes rules and procedures to govern alternative education notification to parents and students.
The superintendent or his/her designee will develop alternative education program options in compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes:
1. For students who are unable to succeed in the regular programs because of erratic attendance or behavioral problems;
2. For students who have not met or who have exceeded all of Oregon's academic content standards;
3. When necessary to meet a student's educational needs and interests;
4. To assist students in achieving district and state academic standards;
5. When a public or private alternative program is not readily available or accessible.
Alternative education programs implemented by the district are to maintain learning options that are flexible with regard to environment, time, structure and pedagogy. Examples of alternative education program options include:
1. A separate school;
2. Evening classes;
3. Tutorial instruction;
4. Small group instruction;
5. Large group instruction;
6. Personal growth and development instruction;
7. Counseling and guidance;
8. Computer-assisted instruction;
9. Professional technical programs;
10. Cooperative work experience and/or supervised work experience, in accordance with the student's educational goals;
11. Instructional activities provided by institutions accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges;
12. Supervised community service activities performed as part of the instructional program; and
13. Supervised independent students in accordance with a student's educational goals.
The superintendent will develop administrative rules and procedures for alternative educational programs.
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