The superintendent will develop alternative education program options in compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes:
For students who are unable to succeed in the regular programs because of irregular attendance or behavioral problems;
When necessary to meet a student’s educational needs and interests;
Alternative education programs implemented by the district are to maintain learning options that are flexible with regard to environment, time, structure and pedagogy. The appropriate administrator of any District school shall provide written notification to parents, students, or guardians about the availability of alternative education programs in the following situations.
Examples of alternative education program options could include but are not limited to:
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;
13. Supervised independent study in accordance with a student’s educational goals; and
14. The district’s Expanded Options Program.
The superintendent will develop administrative regulations for establishing alternative education programs.
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