Policy – Category 6000 (Instruction)
BP 6002 – Other Public Education Programs
programs, work study, career counseling, and job placement services, as a supplement to classroom instruction.
6.1
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.
6.2
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 because of the available flexible schedules and individualized services. Continuation high schools serve as a major dropout recovery option and a transitional program for students desiring to return to their regular programs.
7.0
Section F – Independent Alternative Education
7.1
Definition
The goal of the independent study program is to develop in students the highest degree of performance, self-confidence, self-esteem, and motivation while he/she earns credits toward a high school diploma, makes progress toward the next grade level, prepares for the GED or CHSPE, or prepares for employment. In the past, Independent Alternative Education (IAE) has provided independent study instruction for students not assigned to a classroom site. A teacher was assigned to meet with a student one hour per week at the stu dent’s home, the local library, or
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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 12/07)
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