TITLE 23 - EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES - SUBTITLE A - EDUCATION - CHAPTER I - STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - PART 240 - ALTERNATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM

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Sets out approval requirements for Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs under Article 13B of the Illinois School Code, covering districts that operate programs directly or via contracted eligible entities. Defines who may participate, including students in grades 4–12 meeting criteria for “at risk of academic failure,” and specifies how districts broaden academic, behavioral, and social/emotional interventions to help students reach State standards. Includes provisions for program approval, enrollment requirements, student success planning, returning students to regular programs, supplemental services, grant funding, and approval suspension or revocation.

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240.10 Purpose

240.20 Requirements for Student Participation

240.25 Enrollment of Students with Individualized Education Programs

240.30 Program Requirements

240.40 Student Success Plan

240.50 Requirements for Returning the Student to the Regular School Program

240.60 Supplemental Services and Instructional Time

240.70 Application for Program Approval

240.75 Program Approval Criteria

240.80 Application for Program Continuation

240.90 Program Funding

240.100 Suspension and Revocation of Program Approval

240.110 Terms and Conditions of Approval

240.200 Purpose (Repealed)

TITLE 23: EDUCATION AND CULTURAL RESOURCES SUBTITLE A: EDUCATION CHAPTER I: STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SUBCHAPTER f: INSTRUCTION FOR SPECIFIC STUDENT POPULATIONS PART 240 ALTERNATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM SUBPART A: PROGRAM APPROVAL Section 240.10 Purpose 240.20 Requirements for Student Participation 240.25 Enrollment of Students with Individualized Education Programs 240.30 Program Requirements 240.40 Student Success Plan 240.50 Requirements for Returning the Student to the Regular School Program 240.60 Supplemental Services and Instructional Time 240.70 Application for Program Approval 240.75 Program Approval Criteria 240.80 Application for Program Continuation 240.90 Program Funding 240.100 Suspension and Revocation of Program Approval 240.110 Terms and Conditions of Approval SUBPART B: ALTERNATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM GRANTS Section 240.200 Purpose (Repealed) 240.210 Eligible Applicants (Repealed) 240.220 Planning Grants (Repealed) 240.230 Implementation Grants (Repealed) 240.240 Supplemental Grants (Repealed) 240.250 Grant Awards (Repealed) 240.260 Terms of the Grant (Repealed) AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by Article 13B of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/Art. 13B] . SOURCE: Adopted at 26 Ill. Reg. 11888, effective July 22, 2002; amended at 27 Ill. Reg. 10004, effective June 23, 2003; amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 18451, effective October 31, 2005; amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 9427, effective June 22, 2009; amended at 38 Ill. Reg. 8345, effective April 1, 2014; amended at 39 Ill. Reg. 13491, effective September 24, 2015. SUBPART A: PROGRAM APPROVAL Section 240.10 Purpose This Subpart A establishes the requirements for approval of Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs established pursuant to Article 13B of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/Art. 13B] by school districts, either individually or as specified in subsection (b) of this Section. a) Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs shall broaden the range of academic, behavioral and social/emotional interventions that schools provide in order to increase the academic performance of students who are determined to be at risk of academic failure, as defined in Section 240.20 of this Part, so that those students can meet State standards (see 23 Ill. Adm. Code 1.Appendix D) and successfully complete their education. b) School districts may establish Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs or may contract with one or more entities specified in Section 13B-20.10 of the School Code [105 ILCS 5/13B-20.10] to operate such programs. 1) A school district may collaborate with two or more school districts or with one or more Regional Offices of Education, or both, or with Intermediate Service Centers to create and operate an Alternative Learning Opportunities Program. 2) The school board of each school district operating a program jointly or under contract with eligible entities shall establish the local governance of the Alternative Learning Opportunities Program through a cooperative or intergovernmental agreement (see 105 ILCS 5/13B-35.5) . c) A school district may provide instructional services through a subcontractor only if the entity providing those instructional services is recognized by the State Board of Education (see 105 ILCS 5/13B-75) . (See Section 240.30(a)(4) of this Part.) Section 240.20 Requirements for Student Participation Students in grades 4 through 12 who meet enrollment criteria established by the school district and who meet the definition of "at risk of academic failure" are eligible to participate in an Alternative Learning Opportunities Program [105 ILCS 5/13B-20.25] approved under this Part. a) A student shall be considered "at risk of academic failure" if he or she: 1) is at risk of failing to meet the Illinois Learning Standards or failing to graduate from elementary or high school; and 2) demonstrates a need for educational support or social service

FAQs

What is the purpose of Part 240’s Alternative Learning Opportunities Program?

It establishes requirements for approval of Alternative Learning Opportunities Programs created under Article 13B. It is intended to broaden interventions to increase academic performance for students at risk of academic failure so they can meet State standards and complete their education.

Which students are eligible to participate in an Alternative Learning Opportunities Program?

Students in grades 4 through 12 who meet enrollment criteria set by the school district and meet the definition of “at risk of academic failure” are eligible. The definition includes risk of failing to meet Illinois Learning Standards or graduate, plus a demonstrated need for educational support or social services beyond the regular program.

How does the rule define “poor academic performance” for determining risk?

Poor academic performance includes scoring at the 50th percentile or below on district standardized tests, receiving a State assessment score that does not meet standards in one or more fundamental learning areas, or not meeting grade-level expectations on a district-designed assessment.

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