2451A - ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT

The purpose of the Alternative School is to provide a different program and learning environment for at-risk students who are not succeeding in the regular school setting.

Procedure for Alternative Program Placement

1. Whenever the principal has identified a potential student for the alternative school, a determination should be made whether or not the student is eligible under IDEA or Section 504 (see AG 2260).

2. If all relevant parties concur with the move to the Alternative School, the principal should follow the standard procedure for a student transfer from his/her school to another school. (See AG 5130).

Characteristics of the Educational Plan

When the educational plan has been completed, it should provide sufficient answers to the following questions:

1. What learning objectives need to be met that cannot be met effectively in the current school environment?

2. What is the schedule of activities in which the student needs to participate in order to accomplish each of the learning objectives?

3. What instructional resources (people, materials, technology, etc.) will be needed in order for the student to accomplish each of the learning objectives?