Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of
Rule 08.02.03 - RULES GOVERNING THOROUGHNESS
Section 08.02.03.110 - ALTERNATIVE SECONDARY PROGRAMS

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 08.02.03.110

Current through August 31, 2023

Alternative 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. (4-6-23)

01. Instruction. Special instruction courses for at-risk youth enrolled in an alternative instructional program will include: (4-6-23)

a. Core academic content that meets or exceeds minimum state standards; (3-15-22)

b. A physical fitness and personal health component; (3-15-22)

c. Career and technical education component approved by the state division of career technical education; (3-15-22)

d. A personal finance, parenting, and child care component; and (3-15-22)

e. A personal and career counseling component. (3-15-22)

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. (3-15-22)

03. Special Services. Special services for at-risk youth enrolled in alternative secondary programs include the following where appropriate: (3-15-22)

a. A day care center when enrollees are also parents. This center should be staffed by a qualified child care provider. (3-15-22)

b. Direct social services that may include officers of the court, social workers, counselors/ psychologists. (3-15-22)

c. All services in accordance with the student's Individualized Education Program. (3-15-22)

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