Chesapeake Public Schools - Office of Adult and Continuing Education

Individual Student Alternative Education Plan Program:

Individual Student Alternative Education Plan Program (I.S.A.E.P.) is designed to assist students ages 16 to 18 years of age, who are enrolled in high school and are experiencing difficulty finding success in a regular classroom environment.

The purpose of the ISAEP program is to provide students with a "second opportunity" to exit high school with a well-recognized credential and the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful transition to adulthood through participation in a career technical program.

Who is Eligible to Receive an I.S.A.E.P.? Students should:
	demonstrate substantial need for an alternative education program (determined by the students' risk of dropping out of high school).
	meet the enrollment criteria (mandated by the State Board of Education).
	demonstrate the ability to benefit from palcement in the I.S.A.E.P. program (determined by the successful achievement of satisfactory scores on reading assessment and Offical Practice Test (OPT)).

What are the Goals of the I.S.A.E.P.?
	to train the student towards successful completion of the ED, while providing vocational and career skills allowing for successful transition into the work force or higher education
	OR
	to encourage the student to return to school and receive a standard high school diploma.

How to Enroll
	Initial Principal-Parent-Student (PPS) meeting.
	7.5 grade equivalent or higher on a recognized standardized measure of reading achievement (TABE).
	Student evaluation / assessment.
	Achievement of a score of 410 or higher on each subtest of the Official GED Practice Test.
Prior to a student enrolling in the I.S.A.E.P. program he/she must:
	Receive career guidance counseling on the economic impact of failing to compelte high school
	Volunteer to participate in a mandatory GED preparation program or other alternative programs approved by the local school board
	Make provisions for re-enrollment in high school.

Program Completion Requirements
	successful completion of GED test
	successful completion of career and technical component
	successful completion of vocational assessment
Completion of the program is only received when all I.S.A.E.P. components have been met.

I.S.A.E.P. Process
	Conduct initial principal-parent-student meeting.
	Provide student with in-school evaluation/assessment to determine eligibility for entrance
	Develop the I.S.A.E.P.
	Take GED Examination.
	Exit I.S.A.E.P. Program after successfully passing the GED test and successful participation in the career and technical program.
Initial Principal-Parent-Student (PPS) Meeting During the PPS meeting students must be made aware of his/her options and agree to the terms/conditions of the program. All potential I.S.A.E.P. students must be made aware of the fact that: Enrollment in the program is voluntary They have the option to remain in the home school They are enrolling in an alternative education program They must complete all components of the I.S.A.E.P. Program in order to successfully complete the program. The economic impact of not receiving a high school diploma.
Student Evaluation / Assessment Prior to enrolling in the program, the student must complete the: Reading Achievement Test: Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Official GED Practice Test (OPT) Career and technical assessment

The I.S.A.E.P. Program

Two sessions of the I.S.A.E.P. Program will be held at the Educational Services Center (ESC).

Morning Program

9:15am - 12:15pm

Monday through Friday

OR

Evening Program

5:00pm - 9:00pm

Monday through Thursday

Bus transportation will be provided for morning I.S.A.E.P. session only.

For additional information, contact the career / guidance counselor at your local high school.

Educational Services Center
369 South Battlefield Boulevard

Map

369 S. Battlefield Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 23322 Phone: 757.482.5680