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Alternative Education: Registered Private Alternative Schools

Common Indicators of Success for Alternative Education Programs

Clear rules enforced fairly and consistently: Rules are understood, enforced and often partially developed by students. There is opportunity for leadership and interaction with the adults who staff the program. High standards for behavior, attendance, and performance along with an emphasis on individual accountability and responsibility.

The following are lists of registered private alternative schools by county.

Registered Programs in Oregon

A private alternative program must be registered with the Department of Education before a school district may contract with or distribute public funds to the program. Click on the links below for instructions and the application form to register or to renew registration of a private alternative program.

Oregon School Directory
Reference the Oregon School Directory for the most up to date version of school information.
2008-09 Oregon School Directory 04/03/2009 (802.98 KB)
Registered private schools, private alternative programs, and approved special education program were combined with the online version of the Oregon School Directory and will be updated more frequently to reflect changes.

2006-07

List of Registered Private Alternative Programs for 2006-07 03/04/2008 (56.57 KB)

2005-06

List of Registered Private Alternative Programs for 2005-06 01/06/2006 (57.13 KB)

2004-05

List of Registered Private Alternative Programs for 2004-05 12/21/2004 (34.96 KB)

2003-04

Alternative Schools Listing 2003-04 06/09/2003 (48.34 KB)

Registration Materials

Application packet for schools wishing to register with the Oregon Department of Education. Includes a summary of the laws pertaining to Alternative Schools. This is a complete combined application packet for Private Schools, Private Alternative Schools, and Special Education Providers.

Registration Packet (.pdf) 08/17/2009 (232.81 KB)
or Registration Packet (.doc)
Standards for Private Alternative Education Programs 09/30/2004 (65.61 KB)
In December, 2002, the State Board of Education approved standards for private alternative programs. The purpose of the standards is to "ensure a safe educational environment and instructional program that provides students with an opportunity to make progress toward achieving state academic content and performance standards and successful social and educational transitions to their next steps in life."

Alternative Education: Immunization Records and Reports
ORS 433.235 through 433.284 and OAR 333-050-0010 through 333-050-0120 require all students enrolled in schools and children’s facilities in Oregon to meet certain immunization standards. These resources are intended to help districts and programs implement the immunization record and reporting standards for students in public and private alternative education programs.
Alternative Education: Toolkits for Districts
Choose a toolkit to Self-Assess District Policies and Procedures, Approve Programs, or Evaluate Programs. Each toolkit may be copied into a word file and modified. A toolkit may be updated periodically in response to changes in Oregon Revised Statutes, Oregon Administrative Rules, or in response to comments.

Student Records
The Oregon State Board of Education adopts by rule standards for the creation, use, retention, custody and disclosure, including access of student education records that are consistent with the requirements of the applicable state and federal law.

Contacts

Drew Hinds (503) 947-5799
Learning Opportunities, Options & Supports - Education Specialist
Paula Merritt (503) 947-5746
Learning Opportunities, Options & Supports - Administrative Specialist