Episode 13 - How Do States Define Alternative Education?

Episode 13 - How Do States Define Alternative Education? 

 

Well, it would seem natural that there was a thread that held Alternative Education together from state to state, but just looking at the federal definition, states are all over the map (no pun intended) with how they look at it.  

First, please have a gander at this site: https://nationalcharterschools.org/a-game-grant/data-visualizations/

 

This gives us a state-by-state analysis of how each state fares with its achievement rates.  

 

Then, we can also look here: https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midatlantic/pdf/REL_2014038.pdf

 

Here is where we can look and see how each state looks at Alternaitve Education.  Interesting, isn’t it!? 

 

You might also enjoy looking at this document:  https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/e39a7c38-400f-4e92-b5c7-f84ce1836ba2/downloads/1cr0n9msg_679421.pdf

 

This last document helps put into perspective some of the definitions, but is there a simple definition that truly will work with the student and the schools?  Or are we simply spinning wheels to accommodate some particular optic for the politicians?  

 

Also, don't forget to join the new podcast, Alternative Jigsaw, A podcast that helps newer teachers begin to access the use of their instrument and talents in working in Alternative Education.

Please do visit the National Association for Alternative Education for more resources! 

And, visit AERO for more resources.