Statement of Understanding

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

In accordance with the Alternative Learning Experience Implementation Standards, reference WAC 392-121-182(6)(j), prior to enrollment parent(s) or guardian shall be provided with, and sign, documentation attesting to the understanding of the difference between Home-Based Instruction (homeschooling), Private School and enrollment in a public school Alternative Learning Experience (ALE). Students are considered either one or the other.

Summary Description

Home-Based Instruction

• Is provided by the parent or guardian as authorized under RCW 28A.200 and 28A.225.010.

• Parent has filed an annual Declaration of Intent with the district.

• Students are neither enrolled nor eligible for graduation through a public high school unless they meet all district and state graduation requirements.

• Students are not subject to the rules and regulations governing public school, including course, graduation, and assessment requirements.

• The public school is under no obligation to provide instruction or instructional materials, or to otherwise supervise the student’s education.

Private School

• Students are enrolled in an approved private school in the State of Washington.

• Students are not subject to the rules and regulations governing public school, including course, graduation, and assessment requirements.

Private School or Home-Based Instruction students may have access to ancillary services, and may enroll in a public school course on a part-time basis (less than full-time) where space is available. Student is responsible for maintaining acceptable attendance and for meeting the course and school requirements for courses in which they are enrolled. They maintain their Home-Based Instruction or Private School student status.

Alternative Learning Experience Program

• Is authorized under WAC 392-121-182.

• Students are enrolled in public education.

• Students are subject to the rules and regulations governing public schools, including course, graduation, and assessment requirement for all portions of the ALE.

• Instructional materials used for coursework meet district standards and are free from sectarian control or influence.

• Learning experiences are:

• Supervised, monitored, assess, and evaluated by certificated staff (weekly contact and monthly review).

• Designed learning experiences planned together with student, parent and teacher.

• Provided via a Written Student Learning Plan (WSLP).

• Provided in whole, or part, outside the regular classroom.