Alternative Education Program Clause Samples

The Alternative Education Program clause establishes the framework for providing educational services outside the traditional classroom setting for students who may not thrive in standard programs. It typically outlines eligibility criteria, the types of alternative instruction available—such as online courses, vocational training, or individualized learning plans—and the process for placement and review. This clause ensures that all students have access to appropriate educational opportunities tailored to their needs, addressing issues of inclusivity and supporting academic success for diverse learners.
Alternative Education Program. The number of teachers assigned to any Alternative Education Program (including but not limited to Options and COPE) shall be at the discretion of the Board.
Alternative Education Program. An alternative education program will be provided within the district for students in grades 6-12.
Alternative Education Program. The number of teachers assigned to any Alternative Education Program (including but not limited to Options and COPE) shall be at the discretion of the Board. Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program The number of teachers assigned to the shall be at the discretion of the Board.
Alternative Education Program. CONTRACTOR shall provide all services, personnel, supplies and equipment at its sole cost and expense as is necessary to provide the ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM to the DISRUPTIVE STUDENTS assigned by the SCHOOL DISTRICT in accordance with the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT and in accordance with SCHOOL DISTRICT Policy No. 132 “Alternative Education,” which is attached hereto as Appendix A and incorporated herein. CONTRACTOR specifically agrees to: 2.1 Provide at least 20 hours per week of academic instruction for each student according to his or her grade level that: 2.1.1 Is a course of instruction sufficient to make normal academic progress and enables each student to work towards the requirements for graduation established by the SCHOOL DISTRICT; 2.1.2 Has clear and measurable academic performance goals that are established after appropriately assessing the student; 2.1.3 Includes a course of instruction that recognizes the special needs of the students attending the program and prepares them for a successful return to a regular school curriculum and/or the completion of graduation requirements as established by the SCHOOL DISTRICT; 2.1.4 Provides individual evaluation for each student in order to measure progress towards the standards in the core academic subjects as defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. 2.2 Provide a course of study for each student that meets or exceeds the requirements of the Pennsylvania State Board of Education Academic Standards; 2.3 Provide an ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM that operates at least five days per week (excluding holidays) and at least 180 days per year for a total of no less than 810 hours per school year; 2.4 Provides each student with at least 2.5 hours of individual or group counseling for the purpose of remediating disruptive behavior, provided by counselors who have experienced with the individual student’s age range and who have one of the following credentials: certified school counselor; licensed social worker; school social worker; certified/licensed therapist; certified addictions counselor; school psychologist; psychologist; or any appropriate credential in a behavioral health discipline. 2.5 Develop an individualized behavior plan for each student and provide him/her with clear and measurable goals related to remediating the disruptive behavior that prompted his/her placement in the ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM and preparing the student to return to their regular classroom; and...
Alternative Education Program. 1. By January 31, 2018, the District, after consultation with at least the expert and the Discipline supervisor, will develop a detailed policy for the placement of a student in the District’s Alternative Education Program. The policy will, at a minimum, include the following: a. The specific non-discriminatory criteria upon which the District will rely (e.g., grades, discipline, parent contacts, student contacts, other life circumstances) when evaluating whether a student is placed, or continues to be placed, in the alternative education program. b. The documentation the District will maintain to support each decision made to place a student in the alternative education program. c. The specific educational and/or disciplinary criteria used by the District to determine whether a student’s exit from the alternative education program and return to the general education program is appropriate and an explanation of the process by which a student can request to exit the alternative education program and return to the general education program.
Alternative Education Program. The Normal Work Year for each employee assigned to the Alternative Education Program is equal to the number of school days in the community school instructional calendar, plus one day, which will be scheduled over a ten month period. Each employee will be paid in ten equal installments for days in pay status, including vacation and holidays, for the months of August through May of each school year. Each employee will be paid on the last day of the month for hours in pay status during the months of August through May of each school year. Employees shall be paid no later than September 10th supplemental for all hours in pay status during the month of August. Any time worked in addition to the number of days defined above will be paid on the supplemental payroll. Each employee assigned to the Alternative Education Program may be offered an opportunity to work the extended program during the summer months. Each employee shall be offered an opportunity to work the extended program during the summer months, prior to a position being offered to a person not already employed by the County Office. Each employee assigned to work the extended program will be paid through the supplemental payroll which falls on the tenth of the following month for all work performed during the extended program.