Vienna High School launches alternative learning program

VIENNA, Ill., (KBSI) — Vienna High School District #13-3 has partnered with the Regional Office of Education #21 to launch the Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP) for 4th-8th grade students.

The program provides personalized support for students facing academic, attendance, behavioral and social-emotional challenges. A full-time student advocate from ROE #21 is embedded at Vienna High School to work with students, families and staff.

Program benefits include:

— Individualized support
— Attendance and academic progress monitoring
— Essential skill-building through goal setting
— Targeted interventions for behavioral and social-emotional needs
— Assistance accessing school and community resources

Students can be referred to the program by school staff, parents or guardians. Parental consent is required for participation.

For more information, contact the school office at (618) 658-4461 or ROE #21 Student Advocates Julie Manley at (618) 499-8924 or imanley@roe21.org, or Brandi Hammond at (618) 499-7603 or bhammond@roe21.org.