ALE is a supportive/non-punitive environment that:
- Stresses credit recovery.
- Offers counseling services to those in need.
- Arranges special guest speakers.
- Offers Alcohol/Tobacco/Drug Prevention services.
- Builds relationships.
- Utilizes low student/teacher ratio.
- Offers college classes through Arkansas Tech University (ATU) and the University of Arkansas Fort Smith (UAFS).
- Offers Vocational training through the Western Arkansas Technical Center (WATC) programs at UAFS.
- Encourages volunteerism to support community activities.
- Offers a positive and support-filled day facilitated by high-quality educators. Instructors emphasize students’ strengths while also addressing their deficit areas.
Each content course is taught in alignment with district curriculum, which is aligned with state standards. Classes are taught using several different styles of teaching including: lecture, cooperative learning, independent research, and manipulatives. Peer tutoring and on-on-one tutoring is also available.
