When to Access Juvenile Court Schools provide an alternative educational program for students who are under the protection or authority of the juvenile court system and are incarcerated in juvenile hall, ranches, and camps. How to Access Students are placed in Juvenile Court Schools when they are referred by the juvenile court. Section E – Continuation Schools E.C. 48430 . It is the intent of the Legislature that continuation education schools and classes shall be established and maintained to provide all of the following: (1) An opportunity for pupils to complete the required academic courses of instruction to graduate from high school. (2) A program of instruction which emphasizes occupational orientation or a work-study schedule and offers intensive guidance services to meet the special needs of pupils.
(3) A program designed to meet the educational needs of each pupil, including, but not limited to, independent study, regional occupation programs, work study, career counseling, and job placement services, as a supplement to classroom instruction.
Definition Continuation Education, an educational option for students since 1919, is a high school diploma program designed to meet the needs of students 16 -18 years of age who have not graduated from high school, are not exempt from compulsory school attendance, and deemed at risk of not completing their schooling. Students enrolled in continuation education programs are often credit deficient. Others need a flexible educational environment because they are employed or are having adjustment problems. For apportionment purposes, a day of attendance in continuation education is 180 minutes. However, many continuation high schools design programs with maximum access to required courses that exceed the minimum daily requirement. In addition to the required academic courses for graduation, the program of instruction must emphasize occupational or career orientation or a work-study schedule. Supplemental programs and services can include, but not be limited to, independent study, ROP programs, career counseling, job placement, and apprenticeships. When to Access Continuation Education serves 16 - 18 year old students who are subject to State compulsory education laws. Many students are referred involuntarily. Others elect to go to continuation schools
Chapter 17 – Other Public Education Programs, Desert/Mountain SELPA
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