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Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) is public education where some or all of the instruction is delivered outside of a regular classroom schedule. ALE follows all public education requirements as well as Chapter 392-121-182 WAC.
Guidance
Guides to assist with implementation of the law:
- ALE Compliance Reviews
- Full-day Kindergarten in ALE - Frequently Asked Questions
- Full-day Kindergarten Planning Guide
- Serving Students with Disabilities
- Core Compliance Self-Study
- Certification & Endorsement Guide
- Substantially Similar Checklist
- Guide to Offering Alternative Learning Experiences
- ALE Year End Report Guidance
Sample Documents
Compliance templates for program use:
Contact Log
Statement of Understanding Word | PDF
Intervention Plan
Monthly Progress Review
Substantially Similar Reporting Spreadsheet Excel
Syllabus
- Math Grades 6-8 Word | PDF
- English 11 Word | PDF
- High School Leadership Word | PDF
- U.S. History Word | PDF
- Marine Biology Word | PDF
Weekly Time Log
Written Student Learning Plan
- Sample 1 Word | PDF
- Sample 2 Word | PDF
- Sample 3 Word | PDF
- Sample Elementary Math Word | PDF
- Sample FDK Word
Rule Updates
Information on WAC or RCW language:
Truancy
No new changes to RCW 28A.232 or WAC 392-121-182, regarding Alternative Learning Experiences, will take effect with the beginning of the 2019-20 school year
- Changes to Attendance and Truancy Laws Bulletin
- The Alternative Learning Department continues to work with stakeholders on this topic, contact them for more information.
Communications
Newsletters, presentations, videos, and other resources:
Newsletters
- 2019: January | February | March | April | May | June | August
- 2018: January | February | March | April | May | August | September | October | November | December
Videos
Watch CEDARS Reporting for ALE Courses webinar
Watch Online School Program Guidance webinar