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Generally an alternative school serves as an extension to a larger traditional privately or publicly-run ] or ], although similar programs exist in higher education settings that serve adults returning to school. They generally function as stand-alone schools, or in the case of minischools, as a "school within a school", where they physically operate within the walls of the larger school. |
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Generally an alternative school serves as an extension to a larger traditional privately or publicly-run ] or ], although similar programs exist in higher education settings that serve adults returning to school. They generally function as stand-alone schools, or in the case of minischools, as a "school within a school", where they physically operate within the walls of the larger school. |
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Sometimes, particularly in the ], the phrase ''alternative school'' can refer to a ] which practices ]. This is a much broader use of the term, covering all forms of non-traditional educational methods and philosophies, including ], ], ], and ''alternative school''. However, even the narrower usage of the term may refer to anything from a school with an innovative and flexible cirriculum aimed at bright, self-motivated students to schools intended as a "last chance" for problem students, and even to schools with special remedial programs.<REF>"Changing Perspectives on Alternative Schooling for Children and Adolescents With Challenging Behavior," Robert A. Gable et al. ''Preventing School Failure'', Fall 2006. Volume 51, Issue 1, page 5.</REF> |
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Sometimes, particularly in the ], the phrase ''alternative school'' can refer to a ] which practices ]. This is a much broader use of the term, covering all forms of non-traditional educational methods and philosophies, including ], ], ], and ''alternative school''. However, even the narrower usage of the term may refer to anything from a school with an innovative and flexible curriculum aimed at bright, self-motivated students to schools intended as a special school for students with special educational needs.<REF>"Changing Perspectives on Alternative Schooling for Children and Adolescents With Challenging Behavior," Robert A. Gable et al. ''Preventing School Failure'', Fall 2006. Volume 51, Issue 1, page 5.</REF> |
