Alternative Schools

The number of students enrolled in alternative settings for youth at risk of school failure has increased significantly in recent years. Students with disabilities, primarily students with emotional/behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities, are included in the population of students who are...

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Published in:Remedial and special education 2009-01, Vol.30 (1), p.19-32
Main Authors: Lehr, Camilla A, Tan, Chee Soon, Ysseldyke, Jim
Format: Article
Language:eng ; jpn
Subjects:
At risk
Disabled students
Enrollment
School failure
Staffing
Young people
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Summary:The number of students enrolled in alternative settings for youth at risk of school failure has increased significantly in recent years. Students with disabilities, primarily students with emotional/behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities, are included in the population of students who are being educated in these settings. This article provides a synthesis of information gathered through (a) a comprehensive review of legislation and policy on alternative schools/programs from 48 states and (b) a national survey about alternative schools and students served completed by key contacts at state departments of education. Information is organized and discussed with regard to state-level definitions of alternative schools, enrollment criteria, school characteristics, students served, staffing, curriculum and instruction, and outcomes. In addition, information about the provision of special education in these settings and the extent to which students with disabilities enroll is included. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0741-9325
DOI:10.1177/0741932508315645