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Alternative ed program begins at Woodland

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

BEACON FALLS — Some students learn differently, and those who would thrive in an alternative education setting now have that chance. Region 16 has launched its first alternative education program at Woodland Regional High School. The district serves Beacon Falls and Prospect. The pilot program began last week with 11 juniors and seniors. The... »

Alternative ed set to start at Woodland

Saturday, January 12, 2013

BEACON FALLS — After months of planning, Woodland Regional High School’s first onsite alternative education program is ready to begin. The first day of classes for the program is scheduled for Jan. 24, Woodland Principal Arnold Frank told the Region 16 Board of Education Wednesday night. “The kids are psyched they can’t wait,” Frank... »

Students raise concerns about alternative program

Thursday, November 22, 2012

BEACON FALLS — Some students at Woodland Regional High School have expressed concerns over an alternative education program that will begin at the school in January. “Students are concerned that running this program will take away from their time after school with teachers and that it can cause a safety issue after school,” Makenzie... »

School board approves alternative ed program

Saturday, November 3, 2012

BEACON FALLS — Starting in January, Woodland Regional High School will have an alternative education program to call its own. The Region 16 Board of Education approved an alternative program for the school at its Oct. 24 meeting. The program is for students who are having trouble in a traditional high school setting and... »

Woodland working to give students alternative

Friday, August 31, 2012

BEACON FALLS — If a student at Woodland Regional High School is having trouble succeeding in the larger, traditional high school setting, the only recourse currently available for school administrators is to keep that student at home and pay for private tutoring. “One of the needs we have in this district, we’re not alone... »

 

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