Alternative Programs of Distinction

 Nominations Sought for 2019 Alternative Programs of Distinction

Using criteria developed with the Kentucky Department of Education's Alternative Programs of Distinction Cadre, each superintendent or her/his designee may nominate one or more alternative education programs with an A5 or A6 program classification from her/his district to be recognized as a 2019 Alternative Programs of Distinction (APoD).

Each program selected will be recognized at an upcoming meeting of the Kentucky Board of Education, may be featured in Kentucky Teacher and may be utilized as a hub alternative program for professional development. The APoD first-round application will serve as the initial method of self-nomination. 

All districts that wish to nominate an alternative program as a potential program of distinction must submit the first-round application by Sept. 9. Programs selected from the first round of applications will be notified by Sept. 17 and asked to complete a more detailed application at that time in preparation for a site visit. 

Detailed Process for Alternative Programs of Distinction

 

An alternative education program exists to meet the needs of students that cannot be addressed in a traditional classroom setting, but can be met through the assignment of students to alternative classrooms, centers or campuses that are designed to remediate academic performance, improve behavior or provide enhanced learning experiences. Alternative education programs do not include career or technical centers or departments.