Alternative Schools In Louisiana Alternative Schools in Louisiana Acadia Parish Alternative School 8 ½ Ninth Grade Transition Program Allen Parish Career Center/Alternative School Ascension Parish Alternative School Building Opportunities for Student Success http://www.doe.state.la.us/DOE/department/Altsch.pdf
Extractions: Fall/Winter 1999 By Ceci Jones Mandy Eltz has bleak memories of her days spent at Martinsville High School. She is dyslexic and writes slowly, needing more time than the average student to complete assignments. Eltz would stay up until 3 a.m. doing homework and half of it still wouldnt get done. Because I write kinda slow, she says, I would miss half of the notes on the projector too. Aurora Principal Chuck Holloway says, "My goal is to create a place where kids will want to come to school." Discouraged, Eltz dropped out of high school at 16. At age 18, though, Eltz has found a new academic home at Hammons Off-Campus School in Martinsville, Ind. A public alternative school that is part of the Martinsville School District, Hammons has helped to turn Eltzs life around. My future plans are to get my diploma and study to become a veterinarian, says Eltz. At Martinsville High School, I basically made all Fs. Here, I have a B average. I dont feel rushed here and can go at my own pace. The teachers have more time to help me too. Without Hammons, I wouldnt have gone back to high school.
Louisiana Department Of Education For more information on alternative schools in louisiana contact Dr.Eloise Perez at (225) 3423515 or e-mail eperez@doe.state.la.us, http://www.doe.state.la.us/DOE/department/Altsch.html
Extractions: Alternative School vs. Alternative Program Alternative School - a separate school specifically created to meet student needs that cannot typically be met in a regular school/program. An alternative school has its own identity, site code, and unique location. The students, when located there, must be removed from the rolls of the school that they were attending and place on the rolls of the alternative school. Alternative Program - a curriculum and method of instruction designed for students whose academic needs are not being met by the regular school. Programs are located at the regular school; thus, a program does not have its own site code, and the students are still enrolled at the regular school. For more information on Alternative Schools in Louisiana contact Dr. Eloise Perez at (225) 342-3515 or e-mail eperez@doe.state.la.us
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StrugglingTeens.com : Louisiana: Schools: Alternative You Are Here louisiana schools alternative. Announcements. The more resourcesincluded in this directory, the more value it is to parents and professionals. http://www.strugglingteens.com/lr/Louisiana/Schools/Alternative/
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State Departments Of Education And Alternatives Schools State Departments of Education. and alternative schools. Alabama louisiana State Department of Education Education Servers Board of Regents for higher education Luisiana Information http://www.criminology.fsu.edu/jjclearinghouse/jjeducation.html
LouisianaSchools louisiana CHARTER schools PROVISIONS Brief History The charter school movement hasroots in a number of other reform ideas, from alternative schools, to site http://afrikanalouisiana.com/laschools/
NCACS -- Professionals Seeking Positions With Alternative Education Programs. Although alternative schools and programs have been in existence in louisiana since the 1970's, they were not mandated by law until July of 1995 when Revised Statute 17416.2 was passed in the louisiana Legislature. http://www.ncacs.org/jobs_schools.htm
Extractions: My name is James Brightman and I am in the last semester of coursework for a PhD in Rehabilitation Counseling at the Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida, USA. I am trying to locate either a paid internship or paid employment in Japan. I am curious if you have either of those. Before beginning work on my PhD, I earned an EdS in Adult Education, an MEd in Rehabilitation Counseling and a BBA in International Business all from the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, USA. I am a native speaker of English and have lived in the US all of my 32 years. I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and appreciate any information you can provide.
SEDL - Insights... Alternative Learning Environments have enacted legislation mandating alternative education. Arkansas, louisiana, and Texas require every understand if and how alternative schools help students in atrisk situations, http://www.sedl.org/policy/insights/altlearn9512.html
Extractions: December 1995 In light of recent legislative action mandating alternative education in several states in SEDL's Southwestern Region, this issue of INSIGHTS focuses on alternative programs for students at-risk of educational failure. It attempts to illuminate the underlying goals of creating alternative learning environments, and explores the implications of current research for designing effective programs and schools. As alternative environments are implemented, policymakers are encouraged to assess the impact of alternative programs on the rest of the educational system and to consider their potential role in broader school reform. Alternative Learning Environments-SUMMARY "Alternative education is a perspective, not a procedure or program. It is based upon the belief that there are many ways to become educated, as well as many types of environments and structures within which this may occur. Further, it recognizes that all people can be educated and that it is in society's interest to ensure that all are educated to at least...[a] general high school... level. To accomplish this requires that we provide a variety of structures and environments such that each person can find one that is sufficiently comfortable to facilitate progress." (Morley, 1991, p. 8) Morley's definition implies that the primary goal of alternative education is to help young people become productive members of society. Furthermore, it assigns a large part of the responsibility for achieving that goal to the school system, suggesting that schools meet students' differing needs rather than expect them to conform to one particular educational environment. Alternative education proponents and other education reformers certainly view this goal as an important one (Morley, 1991; Raywid, 1994b). A long history of educational initiatives for students facing challenging situations is evidence of the belief in helping all students succeed.
Extractions: view by issue ... Return Home LOUISIANA: SCHOOL CHOICE 2001: WHATY'S HAPPENING IN THE STATES State Profile (Updated July 2001) School Choice Status K-12 Public Schools and Students (2000-2001) K-12 Public School Teachers (2000-2001) K-12 Public and Private School Student Academic Performance NAEP Tests Louisiana Science 4th Grade 4th Grade 8th Grade 4th Grade 8th Grade 8th Grade Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic In 1995, then-Governor Edwin Edwards signed a strong charter school bill sponsored by state Senator Cecil Picard (D-25). It authorizes a charter school demonstration program to give parents, teachers, and concerned citizens an opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of independent public schools. Up to eight school boards could volunteer for the program. The boards, in turn, authorize the groups that establish at least one charter school in the district and up to one for every 20,000 pupils enrolled in the public and non-public schools within the charter jurisdiction. The following groups may apply for a five-year charter:
Alternative Education Legislation Arkansas, louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas. required school districts to create alternativeeducation programs for students facing difficulties in the regular schools. http://www.sedl.org/policy/insights/table9512.html
Extractions: December 1995 Alternative Learning Environments Insights Summary of Alternative Education Legislation in SEDL's Southwestern Region Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma Texas Background Information* Act 830 (1991) required school districts to create alternative education programs for students facing difficulties in the regular schools. Act 597 (1995) clarified reporting requirements. In 1993, Act 1288 established the Pygmalion Commission on Nontraditional Education. The group develops proposals for alternative methods of meeting children's educational needs. The members represent many groups involved with children, ranging from local superintendents to state legislators and medical professionals. The governor appoints 14 of the 16 members and the remaining 2 are appointed by the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. Act 671 (1994) required suspended and expelled students to attend an alternative education program beginning in the school year 1995-96. Before the requirement went into effect, Act 102 (1995) added the provision that this requirement is only applicable for students suspended for more than 10 days or expelled. School systems may apply to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on a school year to school year basis for a waiver from these requirements for economic reasons. Although it previously funded programs, Oklahoma passed its first alternative education legislation establishing Alternative Approaches Grants in 1992. These grants award funds to local education agencies or nonprofit organizations for programs serving at-risk students. In 1994, House Bill 2640 required a statewide district needs assessment of alternative education. The state also established Alternative Education Academy Grants for grades 6-12 programs serving high need districts. The state also funds technical assistance centers to recommend programs for funding, provide training and technical assistance, and evaluate grant-funded programs for state validation.
Alternative Network Journal - Resources Frankfort, KY 40601 Email awilkins@kde.state.ky.us. louisiana BettyKeen, Coordinator alternative schools louisiana Dept. of Education http://altnetjnl.org/resources.html
Extractions: This organization was established in 1986. They provide publications, networking, professional development, technical assistance, and maintain an on-line clearinghouse. Membership for individuals is $55 per year, and for institutions it is $195. Members receive a quarterly newsletter and The Journal of At-Risk Issues, a scholarly journal published twice a year. One of the few organizations doing important work in this field; warm and friendly, responsive folks.
The Southeast: Louisiana louisiana redesigned its alternative certification program, developed an electronicrecruitment center, initiated a teacher cadet program in high schools, http://www.teachingquality.org/se/states/louisiana.htm
Extractions: Title II / TQ Efforts Louisiana had three priorities for its original Title II proposal: A thirty-one member Blue Ribbon Commission provided comprehensive recommendations in the following four areas: Creation of Coordinated Partnerships, Recruitment of Teacher Candidates and Certified Teachers, Preparation of Quality Teachers, and Creation of Essential Conditions and Environment. The Commission made the following recommendations, which are the focus for the Title II reform:
Creative Financing Method Lets Two-year Schools Build alternative financing was mainly used by schools to build dormitories by pledgingrent fees to pay off the bonds. For example, the University of louisiana at http://www.cdfa.net/cdfa/press.nsf/pages/290
Extractions: In increasing numbers, Louisiana's public colleges are turning to a creative financing scheme to avoid the red tape normally found in state construction projects. Community college officials are especially eager to explore the alternative financing as a way to provide more classrooms.The two-year colleges are bracing for an enrollment explosion when the state's four-year universities raise admission standards in the fall of 2005. A recent Board of Regents study suggests that the higher standards could force another 20,000 students into eight community colleges that last fall had a total enrollment of about 29,000. South Louisiana Community College in Lafayette and Bossier Parish Community College already are moving ahead with the alternative financing schemes to build entire new campuses.
Rebuild Louisiana Targets Energy Smart Schools May June 2001 selected, Rebuild louisiana provides alternative financing options and employs strategicbusiness partners to successfully complete the project. schools that http://www.energypartners.gov/partnerupdate/MayJune2001/Rebuild Louisiana Target
Extractions: Rebuild Louisiana Targets Energy Smart Schools May June 2001 Rebuild Louisiana led by Louis McArthur of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, has launched a new program in an effort to boost the energy performance of K-12 schools statewide. The program brings together local universities, K-12 schools and the latest in energy-efficient software. The initiative, Creating EnergySmart Schools in Louisiana, uses Federal Energy Decision Screening (Feds) to evaluate buildings deemed inefficient and unproductive by U.S. Department of Energy/U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards. The process is an exciting and innovative method of using new technology to incorporate the EnergySmart Schools program into Louisianas ongoing conservation and efficiency efforts in an area where the need is critical, according t o McArthur. Feds is a fuel-neutral, technology independent, comprehensive method for quickly and objectively identifying building energy-efficiency improvements that offer maximum savings. The software works by estimating current energy consumption in a building and determining the minimum life cycle cost retrofits to existing systems.
Alternative Education: Overview Similarly, louisiana requires suspended and expelled Maryland legislature enactedalternative education legislation state superintendent of schools a juvenile http://www.ncsl.org/programs/educ/AlterEdOV.htm
Extractions: Coming Soon More information on the web NCSL Staff Contact Ensuring that all students have the opportunity to receive a quality education is a common goal. However, in the wake of education reform and in response to concerns about school safety, challenges arise in meeting the needs of those students who do not succeed in the traditional classroom setting. Students who do not meet high standards, do not pass high stakes tests or do not reading at grade level may need to be taught in an environment that looks different from the classrooms in which they are failing. And students displaying behavior that is considered disruptive or violent may need to be removed-sometimes suspended or expelled-from the traditional classroom as a disciplinary measure or as a result of "zero-tolerance" policies. Every state and territory requires children between specified ages to enroll in public or private education or to be home-schooled. But where do these students go when they do not succeed in the traditional classroom? Many states are providing education in alternative settings for such students. These programs strive to improve student performance through individualized instruction, smaller class size, and an innovative curriculum suited to the student population. Some programs are administered on an individual basis with intensive tutoring, others are smaller schools within schools, while others are in a completely separate facility. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, for the 1998-99 school year, there was 4181 alternative education schools in the United States.
School Safety On The Forefront: State Legislative Approaches procedures for readmitting expelled or suspended students, while louisiana requirescounseling or rehabilitation prior to readmittance. alternative schools. http://www.ncsl.org/programs/cyf/CFFCArticle.htm
Extractions: Policy Associate In the past decade, state legislatures have remained diligent in addressing school violence, with at least twenty states passing new laws promoting school safety during 1998 and 1999. And in the wake of recent school shootings in Littleton, Colorado and Conyers, Georgia, legislative activity is expected to intensify in the 2000 session. State legislatures currently address school violence in various ways. A majority of states continue to follow traditional approaches, such as enhanced security measures and disciplinary codes, while many look for additional ways to prevent crime on school grounds. Increasingly, state legislatures acknowledge the importance of responding to risk factors, such as mental health issues and peer conflict. Recognizing the complexity of the issue, many lawmakers have designed programs and policies to deal with school violence within the broader context of community and family, acknowledging that school violence is not just a school problem. Some unique enactments include an Arizona law providing free college education for third graders that stay out of trouble, firearms training in Utah schools, and community education in Washington. While not an exhaustive list, this article presents a snapshot of recent state legislative activity around school safety issues.
