Forks K-12 ALTERNATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE (ALE)

A Parent Partnership Program of the Quillayute Valley School District

Our Mission

Our K-12 alternative learning experience (ALE) program is designed to provide unconventional educational opportunities for students who may not thrive in traditional school settings. The ALE program aims to create a nurturing and stimulating educational environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while preparing for a successful future.

Our program offers a flexible curriculum that allows students to explore their interests and learn at their own pace. Students receive personalized aention and support catered to their unique learning styles & needs. This includes smaller class sizes, one on one mentoring, and custom wrien student learning plans(WSLP). Emphasis is also placed on hands-on learning experience that goes beyond the classroom. Such experience may include field trips, internships, community service projects, or partnerships with local organizations.

Note:

ALE Is authorized under WAC 392-121-182 and provided via WAC 392-550.

Students are enrolled in public education.

Students are subject to the rules and regulations governing public schools, including course, graduation, and assessment requirements for all portions of the ALE.

Instructional materials used for coursework meet district standards.

Learning experiences are:

Supervised, monitored, assessed, and evaluated by certificated staff (weekly contact and monthly review).

Designed learning experiences planned together with student, parent and teacher.

Provided via a Wrien Student Learning Plan (WSLP).

Provided in whole, or part, outside the regular classroom.

Statement of Understanding

Home-based Instruction and enrollment in an ALE are different educational models. Home Based instruction includes the following: – Instruction is developed and supervised by the parent or guardian as authorized under RCW 28A.200 and 28A.225.010. – The parent has filed an annual Declaration of Intent with the district. Students are neither enrolled or eligible for graduation through a public high school unless they meet all district and state graduation requirements. – Students are not subject to the rules and regulations governing public school, including course, graduation, and assessment requirements. The public school is under no obligation to provide instruction or instructional materials, or to supervise the student’s education.

Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) includes the following: – Is a public education enrollment option authorized under WAC 392-550. – Subject to all state and federal rules and regulations governing public education. – Curriculum and instructional materials meet district standards and are free from sectarian control or influence. – Learning experiences are:

Supervised, monitored, assessed, and evaluated by a certificated teacher. May be planned in collaboration with the student, parent, and teacher. Provided via a Wrien Student Learning Plan (WSLP). Provided in whole, or part, outside the regular classroom.

For more information about the ALE program you can contact principal Cindy Feasel @ 360-374-6262 ext:129, Mrs. Judi Whitehead; 9th -12th grade teacher @ 360-374-6262 ext:123, or

Mrs. Jananne Meyer; K-12 teacher @ 360-374-6262 ext:190