REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (RAP)
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION #8
Regional Superintendent: 815-599-1408 Assistant Regional Superintendent:
Aaron Mercier Brent Chrisman
Regional Office of Education #8
The Regional Alternative Program of Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties provides a fresh start for youth through an educational program that provides opportunities that lead to success.
ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY FOR RAP
- Students in grades 6 through 12 who are suspension-eligible or expulsion-eligible from public school districts in Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson Counties
ENROLLMENT REFERRAL PROCESS
- Students must be referred by their school district
- RAP staff will contact parent(s)/guardian to schedule Intake Interview
- Parent(s)/guardian and Student must participate in the Intake Interview to discuss program rules and expectations
SERVICES RAP STUDENTS RECEIVE
- Each student has an Alternative Education Plan (AEP) that outlines their academic, behavioral, attendance goals, and timeframe for placement at RAP
- Computer based learning with curriculum aligned to the Common Core State Standards
- Small group direct instruction from certified teaching staff
- Small group counseling
- Linkage to local social services as needed
- Continual communication with the parent(s)/guardian and sending school district to discuss progress towards the student's goals
LOCATIONS
Freeport-Regional Alternative Program Elizabeth-Regional Alternative Program
27 S. State Ave., Suite 101 950 Highway 20 West
Freeport, Illinois 61032 Elizabeth, Illinois 61028
Staff -- Kimberley McGath, Teacher Staff -- Jeremy Castro, Teacher
LaMont Hail, Paraprofessional Evan Atherton, Paraprofessional
James Dusing, Paraprofessional Bill Schuldt, Paraprofessional
If you have questions about the Regional Alternative Program,
please contact Brandy Howard at (815) 599-1408 ext. 134