Alternative Education refers to educational settings that are nontraditional or different from the traditional K-12 school setting. These schools address the needs of students not typically met in a more traditional educational setting.
Resources
Effective Juvenile Justice Reforms in the Era of ESSA
This webinar highlighted models from around the country that are effectively implementing ESSA requirements for serving students in the juvenile justice system.
Improving Education Quality in Juvenile Justice Facilities
This webinar discussed a new brief entitled Leveraging the Every Student Succeeds Act to Improve Outcomes for Youth in Juvenile Justice Facilities.
Trends and Opportunities in Accountability for Alternative Education
This webinar discussed a new brief by Civic Enterprises and AYPF entitled Measuring Success: Accountability for Alternative Education.
Social and Emotional Learning for Traditionally Underserved Populations
This webinar examined the importance of SEL for students with disabilities, English language learners, and youth involved in the juvenile justice system.