IGBHB: Establishment of Alternative Education Programs

Code: IGBHB

Adopted: 12/08/10

Revised/Readopted: 10/11/17

IGBHB-AR: Establishment of Alternative Education Programs

The superintendent 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 content standards;
5. When a public or private alternative education 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 could 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 Accreditation Commission;
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.

END OF POLICY

Legal Reference(s):

Cross Reference(s):

IGBHA - Alternative Education Programs

IGBHC - Alternative Education Notification

JGEA - Alternative Education Programs Following Expulsion