Instruction
Alternative Learning Experience Programs |
Policy No. 2255PDistrict Implementation Guidelines:A. Alternative Learning Experiences shall be available to all students including students with disabilities. B. The district shall make available to
students enrolled in alternative learning programs access to curricula,
course content, instructional materials and other learning resources required
by the written student learning plan. These materials shall be consistent in
quality with those available to the overall student population. C. Contracting for alternative learning
experiences shall be subject to WAC 392-121-188 and RCW 28A.150.305; D. The district shall provide to parents a
description of the difference between home-based instruction and alternative
learning programs. The parent or guardian must sign documentation indicating
their understanding of the distinction. The district shall retain the statement
of understanding and make it available for audit. E. The district shall use reliable methods to
insure a student is doing his or her own work, which may include proctoring
examinations or projects. F. District alternative learning programs,
using digital or on-line learning will be accredited through the state
accreditation program or through the regional accreditation program. Accountability for Student Performance:A. Students participating in alternative learning experiences shall be evaluated as follows: 1. Each studentŐs progress shall be evaluated monthly based on the learning goals and performance objectives defined in the written student learning plan. 2. The progress review will be conducted by certificated instructional staff and include direct personal contact (as defined by district policy) with the student. The results of the review will be shared with the student and the studentŐs parent. 3. Certificated instructional staff will determine whether the student is making satisfactory progress in meeting the written student learning plan. 4. If the student fails to make satisfactory progress for two consecutive evaluation periods an intervention plan shall be developed and implemented. The intervention plan will be developed by certificated instructional staff in collaboration with the students and for students in K-8, the studentŐs parent or guardian. 5. If after three consecutive evaluations, the student is not making progress, a new plan designed to meet the studentŐs needs shall be developed and implemented. B. Students in alternative learning programs shall be assessed using the state assessment for the studentŐs grade level and using other annual assessments required by the district. Part-time and home school students are not required to participate in the state wide assessments required under 28A.655. C. Students attending an alternative learning program outside their district, shall participate in any required annual state assessments at the district of residence. The enrolling district shall coordinate the test taking. Program Evaluation:
The district
will periodically evaluate its program in a manner designed to objectively
measure its effectiveness. Annual Reporting:The district
will report annually to the Office of the Superintendent of Public
Instruction on the alternative learning programs and courses offered by the
district. The report shall
include student headcount; full-time equivalent enrollment claimed for basic
education funding; the ratio of certificated instructional staff to full-time
equivalent alternative learning students; and identify alternative learning
students receiving instruction under contract. Documentation:The district
will retain the appropriate records for audit purposes. Documents shall
include a school board policy, annual reports to the school board, reports to
OSPI, student learning plans, student progress reviews and evaluations,
student enrollment detail and signed parent enrollment forms. Date: March 23, 2009 |