Category Archives: IALA

Live IALA Discussion

December 29, 2004 – 8:40 am

A listserv discussion of IALA issues is available and open to all who wish to participate. Currently, there is a discussion about IALA itself and its history and viability. The advantages of a listserv is that it’s interactive and people can respond to each other or post any item thought to be of interest to [...]

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Alternatives for At-Risk Students

June 16, 2004 – 2:55 pm

Many existing alternative schools serve at-risk students. IALA believes in alternatives for all students and that there should be many types of alternatives and choices for all students. Still, the perception remains for many educators that alternatives are for unsuccessful students. That view is thoughtfully explored in a paper, “Alternative Learning Environments” by the Southwest [...]

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IALA Annual Conference

March 25, 2004 – 7:40 pm

The International Association for Learning Alternatives will hold its annual conference in conjunction with the Michigan Alternative Education Association conference April 28-May1, 2004 at Crystal Mountain resort, Thompsonville, MI near Traverse City, MI. Ask for the Michigan Alternative Education Association rate of $90 per night. The Traverse City airport, Cherry Capital, is served by American, [...]

By Wayne Jennings | Also posted in Associations, state, Conferences, Intern. Ass. Lrng Alts, MI Alt Educ. Org | Comments Off