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DOE: Alternative Education State and Federal Grants and Programs Alternative Education programs are designed to meet the needs of public school students in grades 6-12 who have not been successful in the traditional setting. Students are provided with a variety of options that can lead to graduation and are supported by services essential to success.
Alternative Education Programs While each of Indiana’s alternative education programs is unique, there are state level requirements for programs that are common to successful alternative schools: Student to teacher ratio of 15:1 or less; Operate for a minimum of three continuous hours per day; Instructional time requirements for students still apply; Clearly stated mission and discipline code; Caring faculty that has chosen to work in the alternative program Continual staff development; High expectations for student achievement; Learning program tailored to the students’ needs and learning style; Each student must have an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) that guides the student toward academic and behavioral goals; Community involvement and support.
Types of Alternative Education Programs Alternative education types include, but are not limited to, the following: School-within-a-school programming Separate alternative schools Second or last-chance schools for disruptive students Just as there are many types and settings for alternative schools, there are many delivery models based on the programs’ philosophy and the needs of the students they serve.
Some follow a school community partnership model that features collaboration with the larger community. Others may combine core academics with Career and Technical Education (CTE) and work-based learning opportunities that focus on making school meaningful while preparing students for the workforce. Still others employ a behavioral intervention model.
In Indiana, the programs and models designed to meet the needs of disaffected youth are as diverse as the students themselves. Despite this diversity, however, all alternative education programs are held accountable for helping students master the Indiana Academic Standards and must comply with educational laws and rules.
Alternative Education Grants To obtain alternative education grant funding based on the formula established in the legislation, public school corporations must: Submit a proposal for a program to the Indiana Department of Education for approval; Serve eligible students.
Eligible students are students who: Intend to withdraw or have withdrawn from school before graduation; Have failed to comply academically and would benefit from instruction offered in a manner different from the manner of instruction available in a traditional school; Are parents or an expectant parents and are unable to regularly attend the traditional school program; Are employed and the employment is necessary for the support of the student or the student's immediate family and interferes with a part of student's instructional day; or Are disruptive (as defined in IC 20-30-8-2) Develop written Individual Service Plans (ISP’s) for each student; Employ licensed teachers providing the academic instruction; and Conduct program sessions for a minimum of three consecutive hours.
2025 - 2026 SY Alternative Education Approved Programs Alternative Education FAQ Individual Service Plan (ISP) Template Alternative Education New Program Proposal Form (The submission window for Alternative Education New Program Proposals for operation in 2026-2027 school year is Wednesday, October 1, 2025 through Tuesday, March 31, 2026).
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Alternative Education is funded by Indiana Department of Education. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program (Stepping-up Technology Implementation competition) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. This program aims to improve results for students with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology; supporting educational activities of value in the classroom for students with disabilities; providing captioning and video description; and ens…
The Robotics Grant Program is a grant from the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) that funds school-based robotics programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. Awarded through a competitive application process, the program provides up to $3,500 to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) in Alabama. Applicants must be public school systems submitting on behalf of schools with K–12 students. The grant supports the purchase of robotics equipment and program development aligned with AMSTI guidelines. Applications are submitted online through the AMSTI Robotics Grant portal. The Fiscal Year 2026 application deadline was September 30, 2025. Questions should be directed to robotics@amsti.org. The program is managed by the Alabama State Department of Education under State Superintendent Eric G. Mackey.
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