Alternative Education
Policy Network

Connecting the field of alternative education

Resources

Education Northwest has put together several resources to address emerging questions and build the field’s understanding of high school alternatives.

  • State education agency officials and policymakers
  • High school alternative practice experts
  • State and local policy advocates
  • Researchers with relevant expertise
  • District administrators
  • Students and families

NATIONAL LANDSCAPE


Scanning the Landscape of High School Alternatives

The report describes strategies to build better systems to support high school alternatives that empower young people to transform their lives and build momentum for their future.

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The Current State of High School Alternative Education Practices

This webinar provided an overview of current high school alternative education policies, practices, and trends across the United States. Participants gained valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the field of high school alternative education and learn about innovative approaches being implemented to support students who are not well served by traditional education systems.

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State Policy Profiles for High School Alternatives

Education Northwest worked with the eight state teams from our State Action Collaborative for High School Alternatives to describe their policy contexts, from defining high school alternatives to highlighting interesting approaches through a policy spotlight.

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BUDGET POLICIES


From Patchwork to Purpose: Building Sustainable Funding for High School Alternatives

High school alternatives are vital for educational equity, yet they are often constrained by outdated and fragmented funding mechanisms. This brief provides insights into how policymakers and those that support them can ensure that budget policy is adequate, equitable, transparent, and sustainable for high school alternatives in their state.

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A Review of State-Level High School Alternative Education Budgets

This webinar provided an in-depth look at state alternative high school education budget policies. Participants gained insights into how different states approach budgeting for high school alternative education programs, the challenges they face, and the strategies they employ to ensure sustainable funding.

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CENTERING STUDENTS


Promising Practices to Support Young Immigrants’ Education and Career Pathways

This guide outlines asset-based, culturally and linguistically responsive practices for engaging young immigrants and connecting them to education and career resources.

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Attendance in Alternative Schools: A Guide to Discussions

Collecting student voice is crucial for adults to identify opportunities to make relevant, meaningful changes in how we support student attendance. This is a guide for practitioners and policy advocates to speak with students about attendance in alternative schools.

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