Dropout Recovery Program (DRP)
What is a Dropout Recovery Program (DRP)
- A program dedicated to assisting youth that have left the education system the ability to achieve their high school diploma in an alternative setting including but not limited to online.
What are the requirements of a DRP?
- Please read the Arizona law implementing the DRP programs: A.R.S. §15-901.06 (http://www.azleg.gov/ars/15/00901-06.htm)
- Must have alternative school status
- Information about the requirements for Alternative School Status and the application process is available here: http://www.azed.gov/accountability-research/altschoolapp/. Questions about Alternative School Status should be directed to [email protected]
Who can offer a DRP?
- Every school district or charter district that provides instruction to high school students has the ability to offer a dropout recovery program (DRP) for eligible pupils. However, a provider of Arizona online instruction (AOI) pursuant to A.R.S. §15-808 may not also operate a DRP.
- School districts and charter districts may contract with an educational management organization (EMO) to provide a DRP. If contracting with an EMO, the LEA shall ensure that all of the following requirements are met:
- The EMO is accredited by a regional accrediting body.
- Teachers provided by the EMO hold a current teaching license from any state and a valid Arizona fingerprint clearance card pursuant to section A.R.S. §15-534, and teachers of core subjects are highly qualified in the subjects to which they are assigned.
What must an LEA do to start a DRP?
- Be approved for Alternative School Status
- All LEAs email [email protected] for application documents
- If a charter district is sponsored by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools:
- Charter holder shall submit a program of instruction amendment request to the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools that adds methods of instruction for the dropout recovery program.
- If necessary, the charter agreement shall be amended by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools to be consistent with the additional of a dropout recovery program. Amendments necessary may include but not limited to:
- Expansion requests
- Charter mission amendment request
- Instructional days amendment request
- LEAs (including charters) shall submit the following annually to [email protected]:
- Signed and completed Dropout Recovery Program Assurances
- Written Learning Plan template containing the following:
- Start and anticipated end dates
- Courses to be completed by the pupil during the academic year
- Specify if the courses listed will be taken sequentially or concurrently
- LEA definition of Satisfactory Monthly Progress
Once ADE receives the documents:
- A review process will take place
- If satisfactory, approval letter emailed to the LEA
- ADE School Finance office will begin the implementation process within the ADE systems
- If unsatisfactory, the LEA will be notified with next steps
Related Documents
- DRP Procedures
- For information, please reach out to [email protected]