(b) Every classroom in an ALE program shall maintain student/teacher ratios as follows:

1. (1)

   1. (A) For grades kindergarten through six (K-6), no more than ten (10) students to one (1) teacher.
   2. (B) If a paraprofessional is employed in addition to a licensed teacher, the student/teacher ratio shall be no more than twelve (12) to one (1);

2. (2)

   1. (A) For grades seven through twelve (7-12), no more than fifteen (15) students to one (1) teacher.
   2. (B) If a paraprofessional is employed in addition to a licensed teacher, the student/teacher ratio shall be no more than eighteen (18) to one (1).
   3. (C) For physical education courses that lend themselves to large group instruction, this ratio may be increased up to thirty (30) students to one (1) teacher when a paraprofessional is employed in addition to a licensed teacher;
3. (3) In a middle school where the grade configuration includes grades five (5) or six (6) or both, the student/teacher ratios for grades seven through twelve (7-12) may be applied; and

4. (4)

   1. (A) For an ALE hybrid program including any of grades nine through twelve (9-12), no more than thirty (30) students to one (1) teacher.
   2. (B) If a paraprofessional is employed in addition to a licensed teacher, the student/teacher ratio shall be no more than thirty-five (35) to one (1).
   3. (C) However, the number of onsite students on any day shall not exceed the ratios in subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section.

(c)

1. (1) An ALE shall establish plans for professional development and in-service training for all licensed personnel working in the ALE in a teaching or administrative capacity.

2. (2) Professional development and in-service training for ALE personnel shall include training in:

   1. (A) Classroom management; and
   2. (B) Additional areas related to the specific needs and characteristics of students in alternative education environments.
3. (3) All licensed personnel working in an ALE shall participate in specific alternative education professional development as part of the six (6) days required annually for licensed personnel by the Rules Governing Professional Development, 6 CAR pt. 183.

4. (4) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education shall award professional development credit for programs:

   1. (A) Provided under subsection (d) of this section; and
   2. (B) Approved pursuant to the Rules Governing Professional Development, 6 CAR pt. 183.