Resources

• Accelerated Learning Opportunities   09/19/2012 (748.58 KB)
• A Handbook for Developing Alternative Learning Options (2000)   07/02/2008 (681.43 KB)
  ALTERNATIVES: The Opportunity of a Lifetime
• Alternative Education Highly Qualified Teachers FAQ   12/23/2009 (93.26 KB)
• Keeping Kids Connected   04/10/2000 (772.08 KB)
  Brief descriptions of practical methods to help students develop a sense of belonging, of competence, of empowerment, and of usefulness. Includes strategies that can be used within and beyond the school day.

• Program Brief on Alternative Education   10/13/2010 (138.92 KB)
• School Improvement Fund (SIF) Grants   12/04/2008 (36.30 KB)
  The School Improvement Fund (SIF) is established by the state to support areas directly related to increasing student achievement.

Sample: Interdistrict Transfer Agreement Request Form   12/29/2009 (42.50 KB)
• OAR 581-021-0019 Interdistrict Transfer Agreement   12/29/2009 (34 KB)
  Implements and clarifies adequate written consent between school districts when claiming non-resident students.
• School Improvement Resources    
  Continuous Improvement Planning (CIP) is an ongoing process in which the results of previous efforts are examined in order to determine where to focus new efforts.
• Service Learning Brief   10/13/2010 (139.69 KB)
• Student Voices: Why School Works for Alternative High School Students   01/16/2003 (23.90 KB)
  Personal, Academic, and School Issues
• National Dropout Prevention Center/Network Dropout Risk Factors and Exemplary Programs: a Technical Report - 2007    
  This study finds that there are multiple risk factors which increase the likelihood that students will dropout out and provides information on 50 programs that were found to be effective in addressing these risk factors.
• Past Summary of Exemplary Oregon Alternative Education Programs    
  Summary of Specific Aspects of Select Exemplary Programs.
• National Dropout Prevention Center/Network 15 Effective Strategies    
  15 effective strategies that have the most positive impact on the dropout rate. These strategies have been implemented successfully at all education levels and environments throughout the nation.

• Past Alternative Education Workshop Handouts
  Lists Alternative Education Workshops being held throughout the state in October and November.

• Drew Hinds     (503) 947-5799
  Teaching & Learning Team - Education Specialist
• Paula Merritt     (503) 947-5746
  Teaching & Learning Team - Administrative Specialist