T he National Alternative Education Association, (NAEA), is made up of people like you- teachers, counselors, para-professionals, crisis workers, administrators, school resource officers, board members, and others who are interested in and committed to best practice, resource sharing, research, and networking to benefit the youth and children we serve through alternative learning options.

Take a tour of our website to learn more about the NAEA, membership and affiliation opportunities, professional development opportunities, current research, and public policy developments and advocacy efforts.  

Please do not hesitate to contact the NAEA if we can ever be of service to you or your organization.

"NAEA is a professional organization which is moving Alternative Education to new levels of professionalism not experienced before."

-Linda Walker, Arkansas Delegation

High School Teen Trendsetters™ Reading Mentors in Rutherford County  Recognized for Excellence in Leadership

(Smyrna, TN) – High school teens from Volunteer USA’s Teen Trendsetters™ programs are being recognized for their outstanding work in the award winning reading mentor program for youth. Among the honorees – Justin Snowden of Smyrna West Alternative School, who has been serving as a volunteer mentor at David Youree Elementary School.  (Read more...)

Grant Opportunities!

The following Grant Opportunities are from the Franklin Schargel blog.

The George Lucas Educational Foundation is a nonprofit operating foundation and is not a grant-making organization. However, in order to realize the potential of 21st-century education, we are fully aware that our community needs to secure grants and be aware of other exciting opportunities in education, such as the following:


The George Lucas Educational Foundation Grant Information List
American Honda Foundation Grants: Quarterly reviews; next deadline is May 1, 2012. American Honda Foundation gives grants ranging from $20,000 to $60,000 to organizations that support science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job training, and literacy.


Dominion K-12 Educational Partnership Grants: Deadline is May 1, 2012. Dominion invites grant applications up to $10,000 to develop new programs that strengthen math and science education by studying energy or the environment.


Wireless Lab Giveaway: Deadline is May 3, 2012. Discovery Education and CDW-G are giving away wireless lab equipment, projectors, digital camcorders, and other tech goodies for the 10th year. The grand prize winner also receives a $5,000 technology grant.


Etsy Hacker Grant: They are accepting applications now. In conjunction with Hacker School, Etsy is offering a new scholarship and sponsorship program for women in technology. The summer 2012 session of Hacker School will be hosted at the Etsy headquarters, and they are giving ten Etsy Hacker Grants of $5,000 each — a total of $50,000.

Other Grant Opportunies

Applicants Sought for Tribal Youth Program Research
Application deadline: May 2, 2012
Applications are requested for Tribal Youth Field-Initiated Research and Evaluation Programs. This solicitation will fund rigorous research and evaluation initiatives that advance OJJDP’s mission to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, and victimization, with a focus on tribal youth, their families, and their communities. (OJJDP)     View Grant Information

Apply for Violence Prevention Program Funding
Application deadline: May 1, 2012
OJJDP is accepting applications for the Community-Based Violence Prevention Demonstration Program. This program provides funding for localities to replicate proven multidisciplinary, community-based strategies to reduce violence. (OJJDP)

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National STEM Leadership Award from National Education Foundation CyberLearning Goes to VA Principal

Robert L. Eichorn, principal of New Directions Alternative Education Center in Manassas, VA, was recognized by National Education Foundation (NEF), on Friday, March 16, 2012 with the 2011-12 NEF CyberLearning National STEM Education Leadership Award.

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Application Period for 2012 100 Best Communities Competition

Deadline is May 17, 2012!

2/9/2012


America’s Promise Alliance and the ING Foundation are excited to announce that applications for the 2012 100 Best Communities for Young People presented by ING will be available online beginning March 1, 2012.

This competition, now in its sixth cycle, recognizes outstanding local-level efforts to provide the Five Promises and improve graduation rates. It celebrates communities dedicated to the well-being of their youth and collaborating across sectors to achieve success.

Last year, more than 300 communities from across the country were nominated for this award. The competition is open to all cities, towns, counties and school districts from the 50 United States and U.S. territories.

2013 NAEA Conference On Alternative Education

February 6 - 8, 2013

Marriott Marquis

Atlanta, Georgia

Mark the date on your calendar!!


New Horizons Students Participate in Art Show

By: From Staff Reports - The Sentinel-Record
The Sentinel-Record/Mara Kuhn

New Horizons, the on-campus alternative education program for the Lake Hamilton Arkansas School District, was represented by four students, Alycia DeLima, Taylor Holmes, Faith Robbins and Shara Woods, in the 2012 Lake Hamilton High School Art show.

Student works of art were selected by Hope Foster, the New Horizons art teacher, and Ted Smith, fine arts chairman of Lake Hamilton High School. Holmes and Robbins have also been selected to submit work to the Arkansas Young Artist Association, a statewide competition for student artists.

This is the first year that New Horizons has had the opportunity to participate in this annual event. Foster and Smith are responsible for planning and implementing a fine arts curriculum for the students who participate in alternative education programming.

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