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Alternative Schools & Programs of Choice

Provides different means of attaining the objectives of regular education and meeting students' needs; voluntary for districts, teachers, students, and their parents.

Program Information

  • Program Summary
    Information on program purpose, services, outcomes, funding, students served, and results.
  • Choice as a Way of Learning
    An overview of Alternative Schools and Programs of Choice with a history of the program and a questions and answers section.
  • Guidelines for Annual Evaluations and Reports
    Guidelines to assist educators responsible for evaluating alternative schools and programs of choice.
  • Waiver Instructions
    Guidelines and instructions for preparation of a waiver request for Alternative Schools and Programs of Choice pursuant to Education Code Section 58509.
  • Waiver Request Form (DOC; 70KB; 2pp.)
    Alternative Schools and Programs of Choice Waiver Request form.

Resource

BUILDING CHOICE.ORG (Outside Source)
A resource Web site designed to help implement and maintain public school choice programs.

Contact Information

Program contact:
Mary M. Jones, Consultant
916-323-5034
FAX: 916-323-2039
mjones@cde.ca.gov


Educational Options Office
Secondary, Postsecondary, and Adult Leadership Division
California Department of Education
John F. Burns, Administrator
1430 N Street, Suite 4503
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-322-5012

Questions:  Mary M. Jones | mjones@cde.ca.gov | 916-323-5034
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