1. (a) provision of instruction which is nontraditional as to its form, content, or methodology. Nontraditional instruction includes, but is not limited to, programs which involve:

   1. (1) internships and experiential learning opportunities;
   2. (2) individualized instructional contracts which require students to develop learning objectives;
   3. (3) development of interpersonal skills; or
   4. (4) independent study.

2. (b) program development, including but not limited to:

   1. (1) efforts to address the special learning needs of educationally disadvantaged students; or
   2. (2) educational services for new populations such as older or working adults; or

3. (c) faculty/staff development, including but not limited to:

   1. (1) intersegmental summer programs including research projects and seminars;
   2. (2) college programs bringing visiting scholars to local districts;
   3. (3) interdisciplinary programs involving local noncollege institutions in the arts and sciences;
   4. (4) intersegmental research and public information projects on topics of special concern to rural and urban California regarding the environment, social history, and culture; and
   5. (5) “summer bridge” programs for the transition of faculty into college life.

Alternative educational programs and services eligible for funding under this chapter include, but are not limited to, those which promote improvement or innovation through:

Note: Authority cited: Sections 66700, 70901(b) and (c), and 84381, Education Code. Reference: Section 84381, Education Code.

History

1. Amendment filed 4-27-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 18).

2. Repealer and new section filed 7-22-91 and submitted to OAL on 7-25-91 for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5; operative 8-21-91 (Register 91, No. 48).