1. Alternative Learning Experiences
Mitch Thompson, OSPI,
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2. Key Items in Rules Local oversight/accountability.
Role of certificated teacher.
Contact time requirements—better accommodate digital/online learning.
Method for enrollment reporting.
Monthly progress reviews.
Assessment requirements.
Part-time enrollment.
Program evaluation requirements
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3. Requirements Section 1—Introduction/Definitions
Certificated teacher requirements
Part-time enrollment
Section 2—School Board Policy
Adopt and annually review policy for each ALE program
Written student learning plan (WSLP)
Identification of staffing ratio
Teacher oversight of student performance
Weekly contact requirements
Monthly review of student progress
Designation of responsible staff
Annual reporting
‘Reimbursement’ policy
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4. Requirements Section 3—Implementation Standards Special education
Responsibility for essential learning resources—Instructional materials approval
Work-based learning
Contracting for ALE
Disclosure of enrollment status
Verification of student work
Accreditation
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5. Requirements Section 4—Written Student Learning Plan
Each student must have a written plan.
Teacher holds responsibility and accountability for plan and for student learning.
Must include:
Beginning and ending dates
Estimate of average hours per week to accomplish plan
Description of weekly contact
Description of learning requirements
Identification of instructional materials
Description of timelines and methods for evaluating student progress
Identify EALRs/district academic goals; specification of whether experience meets graduation requirements.
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6. New Requirements Section By Section
Section 5—Enrollment Reporting
Based on monthly progress reviews.
If student progress is satisfactory, report estimated average weekly hours identified in plan.
If progress is not satisfactory, in subsequent month student must log hours.
If progress in subsequent month is not satisfactory, report actual hours from log.
Usual enrollment exclusions apply (i.e.: 20 day absences)
Program must document district of physical residence for nonresident students; must also establish procedures for coordinating student counting for state funding.
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7. Requirements Section 6—Accountability for Student Performance
Monthly progress review by certificated teacher.
Review must involve direct personal contact.
Teacher must document whether or not student is making satisfactory progress.
If student is not progressing, must establish intervention plan.
If student continues to struggle, must change learning plan.
Annual assessments for all ALE students.
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8. Requirements Section 7—Program Evaluation
Requires periodic evaluation to measure effectiveness of student learning and achievement.
Continuous improvement model.
Requirement may be implemented via school improvement planning efforts.
Section 8—Annual Reporting to OSPI
Types of programs and course offerings.
Student headcount and FTE.
Ratio of FTE student to FTE CIS.
ALE provided via contract.
The first annual report was due 6/30/06.
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9. Requirements Section 9—Documentation
Must maintain records for audit (minimum 3 years):
Board policy
Annual reports to school board and to OSPI
Written Student Learning Plans
Student progress reviews, evaluations and assessments
Student enrollment detail substantiating FTE reported to state for basic education funding
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10. Questions and Answers ???
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