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
- May 22, 2018
5 Ways to Better Serve Traditionally Underserved Youth
Jenna Tomasello offers insight into how alternative education settings can better serve traditionally underserved youth.
- May 8, 2018
Tweets of Wisdom
Jesse Kannam shares key insights from leaders who serve and support youth involved in foster care and/or the juvenile justice system.
Creating a System of High-Quality Education Options to Serve At-Risk Students (Indianapolis, IN)
This study tour in Indianapolis, IN explored opportunities in policy & practice to create a system of high-quality alternative settings for at-risk populations.
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.