The Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) represents a dynamic approach within Washington State’s public education system, designed to cater to diverse student needs through instruction delivered outside the conventional classroom setting. Accessible across all public school districts and charter schools in Washington, ALE programs are intentionally structured to provide educational pathways that align with the unique requirements of each learner. Grounded in all standard public education mandates, ALE operates in accordance with Chapter 392-550 WAC, ensuring both flexibility and accountability.
Discover Districts Offering ALE Programs
For those seeking ALE programs within Washington State, a comprehensive list of participating districts is available. This resource, compiled from the 2023–24 ALE Year End Report, identifies programs reported by local school districts during the 2023-24 academic year. For detailed information and definitions related to the data, please refer to the ‘Definitions’ tab within the document:
Dedicated Office Hours for School Staff
To support the successful implementation and navigation of ALE programs, dedicated office hours are available for school staff. These sessions are designed for one-on-one consultations addressing a range of topics including ALE implementation strategies, compliance requirements, choice transfers, online learning platforms, and reporting procedures. Staff are invited to drop in for individualized support, with questions addressed on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure efficient assistance, attendees are encouraged to briefly summarize their questions upon joining, facilitating connection with program staff best suited to provide in-depth guidance in breakout rooms.
Office hours are scheduled for the third or fourth Friday of each month, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
For inquiries or to arrange meetings outside of these scheduled hours, please reach out via the Learning Options email.
Essential Guidance for ALE Programs
To ensure high-quality and compliant ALE programs, a range of guidance documents are available:
Serving Students with Disabilities
[Link to Guidance on Serving Students with Disabilities – Link to be added if available in original context]
Communications & Video Guidance
[Link to Communications & Video Guidance – Link to be added if available in original context]
ALE Compliance Resources and Forms
To assist programs in meeting compliance standards, sample forms are provided. While these serve as templates, programs are encouraged to develop their own forms tailored to specific ALE requirements.
Sample ALE Compliance Forms:
- Written Student Learning Plan (WSLP)
- Syllabus
- Weekly Contact Log
- Monthly Progress Review (MPR)
- Intervention Plan
- Statement of Understanding: Difference Between Home-based Instruction and ALE
Updates on WAC & RCW Rules
Stay informed about the latest regulatory changes impacting ALE programs:
ALE Rulemaking
Permanent ALE Rule Change–Effective August 15, 2022
[Link to Permanent ALE Rule Change–Effective August 15, 2022 – Link to be added if available in original context]
Permanent ALE Rule Change–Effective August 14, 2021
[Link to Permanent ALE Rule Change–Effective August 14, 2021 – Link to be added if available in original context]
Permanent ALE Rule Change–Effective August 10, 2020
[Link to Permanent ALE Rule Change–Effective August 10, 2020 – Link to be added if available in original context]
Connect with ALE Partners
[Link to ALE Partners – Link to be added if available in original context] (This section might be expanded with partner details if available in the broader context of learns.edu.vn)
