How to Register to Attend the ALC
Please review the various options for enrolling into the ALC.
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How to Register to Attend the ALC
Please review the various options for enrolling into the ALC.
Eligibility criteria for enrollment into the ALC
(a) A pupil under the age of 21 or who meets the requirements of section 120A.20, subdivision 1, paragraph (c), and a pupil with a disability until the pupil is 22 years of age, is eligible to participate in the graduation incentives program statute 124D.68, if the pupil:
(b) A pupil is eligible to participate in the graduation incentives program under section 124D.68 and in concurrent enrollment courses offered under section 124D.09, subdivision 10, and is funded in the same manner as other pupils under this section if the pupil otherwise qualifies under paragraph (a), is at least 21 years of age and not yet 22 years of age, and:
(1) is an English learner with a limited or interrupted formal education according to section 124D.59, subdivision 2a; or
(2) meets three of the following four requirements:
(i) comes from a home where the language usually spoken is other than English, or usually speaks a language other than English;
(ii) enters school in the United States after grade 6;
(iii) functions at least two years below expected grade level in reading and mathematics; and
(iv) may be preliterate in the English learner’s native language.
Students who are new to Northfield Public Schools must contact the Area Learning Center at 507.645.1201 to begin the registration process.
Once a student meets the eligibility requirements, he or she must meet with the director for registration. The following will be reviewed:
Parent Permission is necessary for a student who is enrolled in High School and under 18 years of age. A mandatory intake meeting will be held with the student, parent/guardian, and the ALC Director.
Students and/or parents should contact their High School counselor to determine a plan. The High School Counselor will contact ALC Director as the first step in the referral process.
Students must meet an eligibility requirement.
A team meeting is required if a student is receiving Special Education services. The team must agree that the ALC will best meet the student’s educational needs. Individuals involved should include but may not be limited to: principal and/or counselor, ALC director, case manager, regular education teachers, parents and the student. Parents are encouraged to be present at the meeting.
Once the team meeting has taken place, an intake with the ALC Director will occur if applicable.