AllentownSchool District

Non-Disciplinary Non-Traditional Academic Pathways

Program

Student

Educational Setting

Curriculum

Referral/Enrollment Process

G.A.I.N.

Graduation Attainment Initiative Network

Students age 18-21 not demonstrating academic progress in the traditional classroom setting

In-school, small size

Academic, career exploration, extended teacher support.

Counselor recommendation

REC

Re-Engagement Center

Drop outdis-engaged youth, ages 17-21 or 24 (depending on which program is chosen traditional diploma [21] or GED [24])

Out-of-school

Case-managed support and strong career support, as well as a flexible academic program individually tailored to meet the needs of the student.

Center staff reviews students’ transcripts and develops an individualized plan that enrolls the student in the best program that fits them. The staff continues to provide support to students after enrollment to provide each student the support needed to keep them on track to graduate.

Students can contact or visit the Center on their own or be referred to the Center by another.

ELECT

Education Leading to Employment and Career Training

Parenting students or students expecting a child under age 22

In school and out of school

 

 

 

Case-managed support and strong career support, as well as a flexible academic program individually tailored to meet the needs of the student.

Provides social support and educational parenting resources for students needs both in school and outside of school.

Students may contact their counselor, school nurse or The Elect Office or be referred to the program by another.



This page supersedes page 13 of the 2019-2020 Program of Studies.