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ALE vs. Homeschool

The SVSD Parent Partnership Program operates as an alternative school under WAC 392-121-182 alternative Learning Experience Requirements. Students in this program are public school students enrolled in an alternative learning parent partnership program (ALE). Some classes are done on campus, while others are done at home.  

Enrollment in the Parent Partnership Program / Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) and home-based instruction (homeschool) are different educational models. P3 students are full-time public-school students enrolled in the district. Parent Partnership Program ALE includes the following:  

  • Is a public education enrollment option authorized under WAC 392-550  
  • Subject to all state and federal rules and regulations governing public education  
  • Curriculum and instructional materials meet district standards and are free from sectarian control or influence  
  • Learning experiences are:  
    • Supervised, monitored, assessed, and evaluated by a certificated teacher  

    • May be planned in collaboration with the student, parent, and teacher  

    • Provided via a Written Student Learning Plan (WSLP)  

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

Home-based instruction (homeschooling) includes the following:  

  • Instruction is developed and supervised by the parent or guardian as authorized under RCW 28A.200 and 28A.225.010.  
  • The parent has filed an annual Declaration of Intent with the district.  
  • Students are neither enrolled or 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 supervise the student’s education.