Journal Article

Alternative Schools

Lehr, Camilla A., Tan, Chee Soon, Ysseldyke, Jim

2009

Overview

The number of students enrolled in alternative settings for youth at risk of school failure has increased significantly in recent years. Students with disabilities, primarily students with emotional/behavioral disabilities and learning disabilities, are included in the population of students who are being educated in these settings. This article provides a synthesis of information gathered through (a) a comprehensive review of legislation and policy on alternative schools/programs from 48 states and (b) a national survey about alternative schools and students served completed by key contacts at state departments of education. Information is organized and discussed with regard to state-level definitions of alternative schools, enrollment criteria, school characteristics, students served, staffing, curriculum and instruction, and outcomes. In addition, information about the provision of special education in these settings and the extent to which students with disabilities enroll is included.

• Publisher: SAGE Publications,SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities,SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
• Subject: Accessibility (for Disabled) / Alternative approaches / Alternative education / Alternatives / At risk populations / At Risk Students / Curricula / Education policy / Educational attainment / Educational Practices / Educational Research / Enrollments / Individualized Education Programs / Individualized Instruction / Information / Institutional Characteristics / Learning disabilities / Legislation / National Surveys / Nontraditional Education / Outcomes of Education / People with disabilities / Policy Analysis / Polls & surveys / Remedial Programs / School failure / Schools / Special Education / Staffing / State laws / State Legislation / Statistical Surveys / Student Characteristics / Student Surveys / Students / Students with disabilities / Synthesis / Teaching