• Getting Started
  • Fact-finding data analysis and goal setting
  • Defining program philosophy, target population and setting school climate
• Environment
• Screening/Placement activities as well as strategies for successful transitions into/out of the program
• Curriculum and Instruction
• Behavior Management
• Social Skills
• Program and Classroom Evaluation
• Parent and Community Involvement
• Interagency Collaboration (health, human services, juvenile justice, community-based services, mental health, etc.)
• Staff/Professional Development and training/certification
• Public Relations/Public Image
• Funding and resource development
• Leadership Roles/Responsibilities (relationships with school/district leaders, alternative education, administration)
• Special Education: implications for alternative ed program and students
• The relationship with the regular school
• Dynamic change in both short- and long-term