Section 08.02.03.110 - ALTERNATIVE SECONDARY PROGRAMSAlternative instructional programs are those that provide special instructional courses and offer special services to eligible at-risk youth to enable them to earn a high school diploma. Designated differences must be established between the alternative school programs and the regular secondary school programs. Alternative secondary school programs will include course offerings, teacher/pupil ratios and evidence of teaching strategies that are clearly designed to serve at-risk youth, pursuant to Section 33-1001, Idaho Code.
01.Instruction. Special instruction courses for at-risk youth enrolled in an alternative instructional program will include:a. Core academic content that meets or exceeds minimum state standards;b. A physical fitness and personal health component;c. Career and technical education component approved by the state division of career technical education;d. A personal finance, parenting, and child care component; ande. A personal and career counseling component.02.Graduation Credit. Graduation credit may be earned in the following areas: academic subjects, electives, and approved work-based learning experiences. Nonacademic courses, i.e., classroom and office aides do not qualify for credit unless they are approved work-based learning experiences.03.Special Services. Special services for at-risk youth enrolled in alternative secondary programs include the following where appropriate: a. A day care center when enrollees are also parents. This center should be staffed by a qualified child care provider.b. Direct social services that may include officers of the court, social workers, counselors/ psychologists.c. All services in accordance with the student's Individualized Education Program.Idaho Admin. Code r. 08.02.03.110