Alternative Learning Experience Overview

Is a traditional educational setting not working for your student?

Are you looking for alternatives at no cost to you?

Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) is public education where the instruction is delivered outside of a regular classroom schedule. The intent of ALE is to ensure that students have educational opportunities designed to meet their individualized needs. Market Square Education is contracted by Republic School District and Curlew School district to facilitate ALE programs. ALE follows all public education requirements.

About the ALE program in Republic SD and Curlew SD

ALE Program Requirements:

  • Full-time students are enrolled in 6 courses
  • Full-time tudents are required to spend the equivalant of 27.75 hours in their courses weekly
  • Students attend weekly check-ins with their Teacher Advocate
  • Students attend study labs live online M-Th (1 hour session each day)
  • Students attend homeroom live online each Monday at 12:30 pm

How it works

Contact us to schedule a meeting. DO NOT FILL OUT THE ONLINE ENROLLMENT FORM THAT IS MEANT FOR PRIVATE CLASSES. After filling out enrollment forms and completing a choice transfer request, your student would be enrolled in one of our partner districts and assigned a teacher advocate. The TA will design a learning plan and monitor progress. Your student will feel a sense of autonomy, have noted improvements in academics and progress, while being connected with adults who care about their learning and life.