Alternative secondary school services, or dropout recovery services Alternative secondary school services, such as basic education skills training, individualized academic instruction, and English as a Second Language training, are those that assist youth who have struggled in traditional secondary education. An alternative education program means a comprehensive educational program delivered in a nontraditional learning environment that is distinct and separate from the existing general or special education program.
Qualifying Alternative Secondary School Services
- Second‐chance programs for dropouts and out‐of‐school youth
- Programs that use small learning communities
- Technology‐based alternative secondary school services
- Basic education skills training
- Individualized academic instruction
- English as a Second Language training
- Credit recovery
- Counseling and educational plan development
Non‐qualifying Alternative Secondary School Services
- Programs that do not lead to a high school diploma or equivalency
- Programs that do not meet the academic standards of No Child Left Behind