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Welcome to the

ALC

at the

Northland Learning

Center

 

 

 

 

The Minnesota Department of Education alternative education mission is to provide viable educational options for students who are experiencing difficulty in the traditional system. Alternative education is designed for students who are at-risk of educational failure. Instruction is designed to meet individual student learning styles and academic needs. Teachers build connections with students and focus on vocational and career skills. Some programs also offer independent study options. Community, county and state partnerships provide additional support and resources. https://education.mn.gov/mde/dse/altlrn/ 

The ALC at the Northland Learning Center prides itself on putting student needs first. Mental well-being and academics go hand-in-hand, you can’t have one without the other.

 

REACH

R.E.A.C.H.

The REACH Program

This program is designed to provide a SAFE space for ALL students, focused on establishing a sense of belonging and community. REACH staff supports REACH students UNCONDITIONALLY.

REACH holds all students to the high standards REACH requires:

R-Relationships

E-Education

A-Accountability

C-Character

H-Hard Work

By following these expectations, students will find success and belonging within the program.

Mission Statement:

To REACH out and serve all students who need support by providing unconditional support.

TopicResource NameGrade LevelResource TypeResource
Social SkillsJill Kuzma Social SkillsAllVideohttps://jillkuzma.wordpress.com/youtube-video-links-for-social-skills/
MeditationBody Scan MeditationAllVideohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohz771A_aSk
Social Skills50 Communication ExerciseAllPDFhttps://drive.google.com/a/northlandsped.org/file/d/0B7gNNFJv6CtxalBmanFXaGU3a1U/view?usp=sharing
Anger Control ResourcesOptions To AngerAll (great older students, but can be modified for younger)PDFhttps://drive.google.com/a/northlandsped.org/file/d/0B7gNNFJv6CtxSlNodkQzMzFDZWs/view?usp=sharing
Teaching integrityThe 4D’s of living a Life of IntegrityAllWebsite and videohttps://t1l1.org/4-ds-living-life-integrity/
Accountability3 Teaching Strategies to Keep Students AccountableAll/TeacherWebsitehttp://www.teachhub.com/3-teaching-strategies-keep-students-accountable
InclusionInclusion Ice breakersAllWebsitehttp://inclusiveschools.org/social-inclusion-icebreakers-and-connection-activities/
ToleranceTeaching ToleranceAllWebsitehttps://www.tolerance.org/mix-it-up/activities
Anger ManagementDon’t Be an Angry Bird: Lesson on Anger ManagementAllWebsite (downloadable booklet avail)http://thehometeacher.org/2016/03/angry-bird-updates.html
Character Ed/CounselingCharacter Ed VideosAllVideoshttps://www.brightfutures-counseling.com/blog/2017/9/18/school-counseling-youtube-video-resource-guide
RecyclingIntroducing RecyclingElementaryLesson Planshttp://character.org/lessons/lesson-plans/elementary/shades-cahaba/
PatiencePracticing PatienceElem-MidLesson Planshttp://character.org/lessons/lesson-plans/elementary/bierbaum-elementary-school/
KindnessKindness Acrostic PoemsElem-MidLesson Planshttp://character.org/lessons/lesson-plans/elementary/bierbaum-elementary-school/
CommunicationWords HurtAllLesson Planshttp://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/03/lp294-03.shtml
BoundariesVideos of Personal SpaceElementaryVideoshttps://everydayspeechsocialskillsvideos.vhx.tv/search?q=personal+space
MindfulnessMindful MomentsElementaryArticlehttp://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2013/11/05/ctq_bohstedt_mindfulness.html
Self-AwarenessSelf-Awareness ActivitiesElementaryWebsitehttp://classroom.synonym.com/self-activities-primary-school-children-7973913.html
Self-AwarenessAwareness wheelElementaryToolhttps://i.pinimg.com/736x/e7/2c/2d/e72c2d3774393e16376c2e757329bdfe–therapy-tools-therapy-ideas.jpg
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