Access to the Curriculum During Suspension
Academic Progress
Any student who is expelled or suspended from school, whether in school or out of school, shall have an opportunity to receive education services and make academic progress toward meeting state and local requirements, through the school-wide education service plan.
The Principal shall develop a school-wide education service plan describing the education services that the school district will make available. The plan shall include the process for notifying such students and their parents of the services and arranging such services. Education services shall be based on, and be provided in a manner consistent with, the academic standards and curriculum frameworks established for all students under the law.
The Principal shall notify the parent and student of the opportunity to receive education services at the time the student is expelled or suspended. Notice shall be provided in English and in the primary language spoken in the student's home if other than English, or other means of communication where appropriate. The notice shall include a list of the specific education services that are available to the student and contact information for a school district staff member who can provide more detailed information.
For each student expelled or suspended from school, whether in-school or out-of-school, the school district shall document the student's enrollment in education services. For data reporting purposes, the school shall track and report attendance, academic progress, and such other data as directed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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Services during Removals and School-Wide Education Service Plan
Students who are suspended from school for 10 or fewer consecutive days, whether in or out of school, have the opportunity to make academic progress during the period of suspension and make up assignments including, but not limited to, homework, quizzes, exams, papers and projects missed. Chickering has developed a school-wide Education Service Plan for all students who are expelled or suspended from school for more than 10 consecutive school days, whether in or out of school. Principals shall ensure these students have an opportunity to make academic progress during the period of suspension or expulsion, to make up assignments, including, but not limited to, homework, quizzes, exams, papers and projects missed. Chickering’s Education Service Plan is subject to change, and may include, but is not limited to, tutoring, alternative placement, and online or distance learning.