Alternative Education: Technical Assistance & Resources

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Common Indicators of Success for Alternative Education Programs

Conscious planning for "next steps": Students set goals for where they will go next; community college, the military, job market, etc. Some programs have identified mentors who provide follow-up and monitor the transition to that next step. Some programs have stipends available and agreements with local community colleges for tuition grants.

This page contains resources and regulation that support alternative educational options for students.

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.

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.

Contacts

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