ALTERNATIVE LEARNING | Washington
Alternative learning programs use flexible and nontraditional curriculums, schedules and instructional methods. Many programs are available free of charge to parents through the state's public education system. Currently, Washington has more than 335 alternative schools and programs enrolling more than 42,000 students.
Washington Association for Learning Alternatives
WALA's primary mission is to support alternative school students, parents, and communities by providing leadership to school districts, supporting student and staff activities, providing scholarships to secondary alternative school graduates, and grants to alternative schools and programs to develop better instructional models.
Alternative School List
Alternative Education Research
Types and Descriptions of Alternative Programs in Washington State (scroll down on linked page)
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction: Alternative Learning
As part of Learning and Teaching Support, OSPI provides general support, consultation and technical assistance to school districts, schools and educators regarding alternative education, with particular focus on implementing alternative learning experiences under WAC 392-121-182.

