IHBI -Alternative Learning Plans
In an effort to provide multiple learning pathways for students to graduate from high school and earn a diploma, the Board establishes a program for alternative learning plans for students to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent. The District, through an Alternative Learning Plan team comprised of teachers, administrators, and guidance counselors, are directed to identify students who may benefit from developing alternative learning plans consistent with this policy, and for assisting students who are participating in alternative learning plans.
Alternative learning plans may include, but are not limited to, extended learning opportunities, independent study, private instruction, performing groups, internships, community service, apprenticeships, online courses/distance education, or other opportunities approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee, in conjunction with Board policies.
The purposes of alternative learning plans are to provide students with educational experiences that are meaningful, to provide students with opportunities to explore and achieve at high levels, and to meet State and District requirements to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent. In order to maximize student achievement, this policy permits students to employ alternative learning plans that fulfill or exceed the expectations set forth by State minimum standards and applicable Board policy.
Alternative learning plans may include educational experiences taken for credit or taken to supplement regular academic courses. If the alternative learning plan includes experiences taken for credit, the provisions of the policies listed below under "see also" shall apply. The granting of credit shall be based on a student's mastery of course competencies, as defined by Policies ILBA, Assessment of Educational Programs and ILBAA, High School Competency Assessments. Certified Educators and the Principal must authorize the granting of credit for learning accomplished through alternative learning experiences. If credit is not granted, the alternative learning experience may be used to fulfill prerequisite requirements for other courses.
See Also:
IHBG - Policy For Homeschool Students
IHBH – Extended Learning Opportunities
IK – Earning of Credits
IKA - Grading and Reporting System
IKF - High School Graduation
ILBA - Assessment of Educational Programs
ILBAA - High School Graduation Competencies
IMBA - Distance Learning
IMBC – Alternative Credit Options
IMBI - Alternative Learning Plans
Legal References:
RSA 193:1, Duty of Parent; Compulsory Attendance by Student
Ed 306.04(a)(13), Alternative Means Of Earning Credit Toward A High School Diploma
Ed 306.04(a)(14), Alternative Means Of Demonstrating Achievement Of Competencies
Ed 306.21, Alternative Programs
First Reading: 1/3/2019
Second Reading: Waived
Adopted: 1/3/2019
Revised: N/A