Alternative schooling does meet the variety of student and family needs and the social behaviors required for youth in today’s world. Alternative schooling also offers school and community leaders the opportunity to fulfill their legal responsibility to provide equal access to education for all students.

Learning Objectives

The learner will explain how the use of alternative schools impacts the dropout rate.

The learner will identify at least 3 different types of alternative schools and their purposes in educating youth.

The learner will identify characteristics of high quality alternative education schools.

The learner will examine at least one alternative school for key characteristics that make it successful.

The learner will design a high quality alternative school.

The learner will identify the benefits and barriers associated with implementing an alternative school.

Instructed By: Dr. Sandy Addis

Est. Time: 02:30hrs

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