Policy – Category 6000 (Instruction)
BP 6002 – Other Public Education Programs
2.0
Alternative Education
The Student Services Division of San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools works collaboratively with LEAs, community colleges, families, and agencies to provide student-centered educational programs throughout the SELPA. Program content and delivery are based upon state-of-the-art knowledge and practices tailored to the unique needs of LEAs and regions. Working together in a collegial and professional manner, highly competent staff support students’ academic, vocational, social, and emotional growth. Students’ talents and abilities are strengthened through instruction that focuses on life, employment, and critical thinking skills. Various grants have been received to provide childcare, homeless education, counseling, and drug-free curriculum that supplement and support Student Services Alternative Education programs.
The following is adapted from the San Bernardino County web page.
2.1
Program Components and Educational Objectives
Student Services Alternative Education Program Components are:
• Delivery of a framework driven, competency based, hands-on core curriculum;
• 180 days of instruction consisting of a 240-300 minute instructional day;
• Recommended extended year opportunities;
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Low student to teacher ratios;
• Individualized Learning Plan for each student;
• Relevant, hands-on experiential instruction designed to meet the individual needs of each student;
• Group and/or individual counseling for each student;
• Ongoing assessment of each student’s placement and progress.
Student Services educational/program objectives: 1) provide a transitional educational program which allows students to continue to earn credits toward high school graduation regardless of circumstances; 2) provide opportunities for eligible students to take the GED or the CHSPE; 3) provide students with the opportunity to receive a high school diploma; 4) assist students in developing social skills which will enable students to function successfully in society; 5)
BP 6002 – Other Public Education Programs
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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 12/07)
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