Major Publications
CURRENT STATUS OF ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS
IN MAINE: IMPACT UPON POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND STUDENTS CONSIDERED TO BE
"AT RISK"
November 2001
Introduction
Comprehensive Review of National Literature
Current Factors and Conditions
Current Educational Reform Movement
School Violence and Disruptive Students
Special Education Concerns
Other Factors
Definition and Types of Alternative Education Programs
Types of Alternative Schools and Programs
Components of Effective Alternative Education Programs
Essential Qualities of Alternative Education Programs
Efficacy of Alternative Education Schools and Programs
Cautions Involving the Development and Implementation of Type II
(Disciplinary) Alternative Education Programs
Relationship of Alternative Education to Special Education
Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating Alternative Education
Schools and Programs: Major Factors and Critical Issues
Developing Alternative Education Models for All Schools
Analysis of the Current Status of Alternative
Education Programs in Maine
Data Sources
Methodology
Summary of Activities
Results
Limitations
Conclusions and Discussion
Recommendations and Further Research
References
Appendix A: Effective Alternative Education Programs
Appendix B: School Self-Evaluation Checklists for Serving
Students At Risk
Appendix C: Alternative Education Programs Survey –
Superintendent's Form
Appendix D: Alternative Education Programs Survey – Contact Persons
Form
Appendix E: Superintendent's Letter
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