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Alternative
education is as much a belief system as a
program…the belief that there are many ways
of being educated and many different types
of educational environments where learning
occurs. KCSS has, since it's inception, been
a vocal proponent of effective alternative
education throughout our state. Far more
than an outmoded “dumping ground,”
successful programs exemplify public
education at it’s most creative and
innovative. Alternative education is a means
to accommodate our growing diversity by
recognizing the strengths and challenges of
each student, while providing the best
available option for all students.
But the title
"Alternative Education" means many things:
continuing education for court adjudicated
and expelled youth, Advanced Placement
students, Special Education students, Arts
and Technical Education, or At-Risk students
who are chronically truant or potential
dropouts. No matter what you mean by it,
research indicates that successful
Alternative Education Programs have specific
common threads which make them successful.
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Structured and supportive classrooms
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Appropriate Curriculum
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Quality, Engaging Instruction
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Multiple and Continuous Assessment
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Positive, Individualized Approach to
Discipline
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Quality Professional Development
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District Support
- Family
and Community Involvement
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Clearly Identified Student Outcomes
These
standards represent essential elements of
effective programs critical to meeting the
ultimate goal of alternative education: a
successful transition to adult life. The
video and other materials linked below
provide an overview of current research and
best practice in alternative education
today.
The links
below are materials prepared by the Kentucky
Center for School Safety. The video is
streaming video and requires Real Player (free
download) to view. Other handouts are
PDF files and require Acrobat Reader (free
download) to view.
KCSS Alt Ed Video
Alt Ed
Literature Narrative
Alt Ed
Annotated Bibliography
Educator Tipsheet
Administrator FACT Sheet
Education Changes Handout
Costs of
Dropping Out
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