BP 6158
Instruction
Independent Study
The Governing Board
authorizes independent study as an optional alternative instructional strategy for
adult education students whose needs may be best met through study outside of
the regular classroom setting Independent study shall offer a means of
individualizing the educational plan and enabling students to reach
curriculum objectives and fulfill graduation requirements. As necessary to meet student needs,
independent study may be offered on a full-time basis or on a part-time basis
in conjunction with part- or full-time classroom study.
The Superintendent or
designee shall ensure that a written independent study agreement, as prescribed
by law, exists for each participating student.
(Education Code 51747)
To foster each participating student's
success in independent study, the Board establishes three weeks for Adult
Education as the maximum length of time which may elapse between the date an
assignment is made and the date by which the student must complete the assigned
work.
When circumstances justify
a longer time, the Superintendent or designee may extend the maximum length of
an assignment to a period not to exceed eight weeks, pursuant to a written
request with justification.
When any participating student
fails to complete three independent study assignments or
misses two appointments with his/her supervising teacher without valid reasons, an
evaluation shall be conducted to determine whether it is in the
student’s best interest to remain in independent study.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
17289
Exemption for facilities
42238
Revenue limits
44865 Qualifications
for home teachers and teachers in special classes and schools; consent to
assignment
46300-46300.6 Methods of computing
48206.3
Home or hospital instruction;
students with temporary disabilities
48220
Classes of children exempted
48340 Improvement
of pupil attendance
48915
Expulsion; particular
circumstances
48916.1
Educational program requirements
for expelled students
48917
Suspension of expulsion order
51225.3 Requirements
for high school graduation
51745-51749.3 Independent study programs
56026 Individuals
with exceptional needs
FAMILY CODE
6550 Authorization
affidavits
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
11700-11703 Independent study
COURT DECISIONS
Modesto City Schools v. Education Audits Appeal Panel,
(2004) 123 Cal.App.4th 1365
Adopted:
Revised: