Portland Public Schools — Portland, Oregon
PPS

Reasons for Eligibility

Reasons for Eligibility & Recommending Placement in Alternative Education Programs

  • The student whose academic interests and needs are best served through participation in such programs (an academic need based on credit deficiencies or not meeting or exceeding State benchmarks or standards).
  • The student has attendance so erratic that he/she is not benefiting from the educational program.
  • The student has a second or subsequent occurrence within any three-year period of a severe discipline problem.
  • The District is considering expulsion for the student as a disciplinary alternative.
  • The student is expelled.
  • A parent or guardian of a student, or an emancipated minor, applies for an exemption from compulsory attendance.
  • The student has another reason for receiving placement in a specialized alternative program (community-based programs only).

Alternative Education Plan (AEP)  (pdf)

Portland Public Schools recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. It is the policy of the Portland Public School Board that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.

District Title VI & Title IX Contact: Carolyn M. Leonard, Compliance (503-916-3183)
District 504 Contact: Suzy Harris, Integrated Student Support (503-916-2000 x 74234)
American Disabilities Act Contact: Jeff Fish, HR Legal Counsel (503-916-3246)

Portland Public Schools
501 North Dixon Street
Portland, Oregon, 97227-1807 - USA
503-916-2000

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