Articles from Leadership (May 1, 2002)

Title	Author	Type	Words
A true alternative: "we're small enough to care" is the motto of this school, where educators provide individualized programs to meet each student's personal and academic needs.	Hill, Margaret	Brief Article	902
Adult education programs: an untapped resource. (Passing The High School Exit Exam).	Whitehead, Ed	Brief Article	1045
Adult education: a relevant response to local needs: the adult education option is a growing alternative to postsecondary education for those more interested in jobs than college credits.	Wilson, Mark		1120
Clearing the road to academic redemption; an induction process that includes various diagnostic assessments will result in an academic pathway that is a perfect fit for each student.	Soumakian, Gabe		1146
Closer connections: standards-based instruction, community partnerships and a intensive literacy intervention program all work to make El Puente Community School in Santa Barbara successful.	Molina, Cecilia		1714
Data-driven support systems: aggressive use of student data helps educators tailor individual solutions that fill the gaps in student learning.	Judd, Patrick		1383
Differentiation of student practice no longer optional: instruction must be based on individual student needs.	Manthey, George	Brief Article	648
Dropout prevention: mystery or mastery? (Model Continuation High Schools).	Fisher, Dennis	Brief Article	558
From academics to activism: helping students reach their potential; the HSEE challenges educators to improve academic delivery and become activists to help our students.	Olsen, Steve		1089
How educational options can stretch budgets; through fiscal and programmatic resource sharing, alternative schools can stretch a district's budget.	Albers, Linda A.		1468
Independent study: a vital option worth fighting for: independent study schools are required to educate their students to the same level as traditional schools. They just do it in a different way.	Taylor, Bob	Brief Article	528
Making schools work for every student. (To Our Readers).	Iglesias, Don		409
New attitudes.	Hill, Margaret	Brief Article	246
One size doesn't fit all: when "more of the same" will not work, educational alternatives promote student engagement and ward off failure.	Diver, Jenny	Cover Story	2159
Success for nontraditional students. (Meeting Students' Individual Needs).	Frediani, Tina Marie	Brief Article	679
Targeting specific students can make a big difference; well-defined interventions for students in need result in huge gains.	Parker, Dennis R.	Brief Article	785
Turned off by tradition; it's time for educators to adopt a less elitist attitude about continuation education and work together so all students meet high expectations.	Knoeppel, Janet		1705