Alternative Learning Centers - Pathways and Programs for Success
Providing continued education and support for disruptive students, the Alternative Learning Centers offer different forms of alternative education, including last-chance school programs. The National Alternative Education Association (NAEC) emphasizes standards-based evaluation and essential characteristics for successful programs, with a focus on wraparound services. Recent changes in 2019/2020 include administrative restructuring and improvements in facilities and resources. Teacher/student schedules have been adjusted, counseling services enhanced, and external referrals facilitated, reflecting a commitment to student success and well-being.
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ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERS Pathways at Pine Grove & Pathways at Gardendale
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERS Different Forms of Alternative Education Last-Chance School providing continued education program options for disruptive students
NATIONAL ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (NAEC) NAEC provides educational leaders with a standards- based approach to program evaluation, identifies essential characteristics, and notes the importance of wraparound services which include school counseling, social work, and technology; all of which play a role in successful schools and programs.
NATIONAL ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (NAEC) Parent/Guardian Involvement Collaboration Program Evaluation School Counseling School Social Work Digital and Virtual Learning Policies and Procedures Nontraditional Education Plan Vision and Mission Leadership Climate and Culture Staffing and Professional Development Curriculum and Instruction Student Assessment Transitional Planning and Support
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERS 2019/2020 Changes Administrative changes: Mrs. Bland was hired as Director of Alternative Programs Ms. Tagye moved to the Pathways at Gardendale Mr. Sejeck was hired for the Pathways at Pine Grove
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERS Internal Account: Fundraising capability Facilities: Rooms painted AC output improved Locked storage cabinet Computers: New computers were purchased for both sites - all students now have access to a working computer New computer carts purchased to charge and store computers
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERS 2019/2020 Changes Teacher/Student schedule changes: Class time extended Classes removed Counseling: Group/Individual counseling Referral to an outside provider MTSS Process
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERS Positive Behavior Intervention School-wide ticket reward system Peace Institute Training Daily Supervised In-School Suspension Lunch: Teacher 30-minute student-free lunch Cookies, juice, water, and chips now available Lunch activities added including playing basketball, football, walking, or socializing
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERS Building parental relationships: Home visits Family night Building school relationships: Honor roll celebration Administrative visits Building District relationships: District curriculum leaders working with students monthly
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERS Policy Collaborating on changes to 5610 Procedures Conduct Stipulation Agreement oEarned return oFelony
1. Warning Student Conference with ALC administrator and phone call to legal guardian Parent Conference with ALC administrator MTSS/IPST/IEP/504 referral to outside counseling if warranted, develop a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP), and Alternative Learning Center (ALC) Administrator conference with parent = re-entry plan Team Conference with director of alternative sites/designee, parent, student, and home school administrator/designee to develop a new re-entry plan. Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) reviewed/updated as needed. **Loss of Earned Return** Expulsion pending superintendent approval DRAFT EARNED RETURN CONDUCT STIPULATION AGREEMENT 2. Suspension 1-3 Days 3. Suspension 3-5 Days Students who commit level 1, 2 or 3 offenses will be held to the following 4. Suspension 3-5 Days 5. Suspension up to 10 days
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERS FELONY CONDUCT STIPULATION AGREEMENT Differences between Earned Return Conduct Stipulation Agreement & Felony Conduct Stipulation Agreement: oStudents will remain at the Alternative Learning Center or other approved option until they are off probation or until their felony charge is reduced to a misdemeanor oStudent will not receive earned return
North Area Alternative Learning Center Star Program o First implemented in 2017/18 for partial year; 2018/19 was 1st full year o Staffed by 2 full-time BCSO employees o Program includes daily instruction & tutoring, with follow-up mentoring after a student leaves the ALC
North Area Alternative Learning Center Star Program o Since program started there have been 38 Star Students o 26 Star Students currently in program (monitored and active) o 26% removed from program due to behavior/lack of participation (9 students) o .08% moved out of state & unable to participate (3 students) o Currently, 10 Star Students enrolled at ALC
North Area Alternative Learning Center On-going Evaluation of Impact o 1 Student earned their GED (.03%) o 3 Students dropped out of school w/o receiving diploma/GED o 20 (77%) of Star Students received referrals while attending the ALC; 12 (46%) of Star Students received referrals when returned to their homeschool o 6 Star Students have returned to the ALC o 65% of Star Students are currently passing all of their classes
BREVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS Two Year Statistic Comparison 2019-2020 2018-2019 ALC Placement DRU - 101 FIT - 56 BAT - 15 ALC - 22 OM1 - 2 PHA - 35 TRE - 17 005 Fighting - 16 District Discipline Code DRU - 151 FIT - 142 BAT - 26 ALC - 35 OM1 - 22 PHA - 73 TRE - 96 005 Fighting - 926 ALC Placement DRU - 315 FIT - 54 BAT - 14 ALC - 39 OM1 - 17 PHA - 83 TRE - 46 005 Fighting - 61 District Discipline Code DRU - 346 FIT - 159 BAT - 20 ALC - 59 OM1 - 53 PHA - 169 TRE - 154 005 Fighting - 1820
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER 2018 2019 Statistics Expelled = 47 students (8%) Expelled for DRU = 23 (49%) 2019-20 Statistics Expelled = 19 (13 currently under review)
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERS NEXT STEPS Policy 5610: Removal, Out-of-School Suspension, and Expulsion of Students Evaluate based NAEC Standards Revise Discipline Plan/Code of Student Conduct (Based on 5610 Create ALC Teacher Survey Evaluate ROI of all programs on student outcomes Evaluate staffing plan and seek creative solutions
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERS Next Steps Continued: Explore a Focused Drug Program oMandatory on-line class oGroup peer counseling oFamily counseling oNegative drug screening
Alternative Learning Centers Next Steps Continued: Explore Recovery High School o 341,000 between the ages of 12 and 17 enter addiction rehab programs o National research shows that most traditional schools are not equipped to handle students in the early stages of sobriety. o 8 out of 10 students who return to their previous school, relapse within a year.
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERS Next Steps Cont.: Explore Recovery High School o 75% of all high school students have used addictive substances. o Additionally, 46% of all high school students CURRENTLY use addictive substances (CASA). o Recovery high school graduates are more than twice as likely to remain sober, compared to students in normal intervention program.
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTERS Next Steps Cont.: Explore Recovery High School oStudents who attend recovery high schools experience: 1. Sustained sobriety 2. Higher attendance 3. Increased grade point averages Video
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