July 9, 2024

Hello Parents and Guardians,

I'm Dr. Preston Carr, Director of the Alternation Education Center (AEC), where we offer a K-12 Independent Study/Home Base program, commonly known as Home School. With over 13 years of experience in online learning, AEC specializes in catering to non-traditional students who prefer alternative educational approaches.

This year, we are excited to introduce STEAM programs incorporating robotics, coding, and gaming across all grade levels. Our curriculum blends packet work with online virtual learning platforms, ensuring flexibility to accommodate various learning scenarios.

AEC boasts fully credentialed teachers proficient in all subjects, with a strong emphasis on core disciplines such as math, science, social science, and language arts. For elementary students, we provide direct instruction through Zoom sessions during the day. Our K-3 students benefit from daily meetings that enhance learning and foster strong teacher-student connectivity.

Looking ahead, our aim is to expand in-person learning opportunities by initiating project-based activities at least once or twice a week, once the program is fully established. We also offer learning opportunities for students facing challenges such as being unable to obtain vaccination shots. It's important to note that completion of schoolwork counts as attendance for these students.

Benefits of online learning: Students attending online schools in California enjoy a flexible class pace and schedule, increased parental involvement, a robust online curriculum, and minimized distractions. They also have access to social opportunities and exciting class options not always available in traditional brick-and-mortar schools. Since its inception in 2010, our program has successfully maintained high instructional standards, including Advanced Placement classes during the pandemic.

Whether your child is in TK, expanding their knowledge in middle school, or preparing for AP classes in high school, our program offers an alternative learning style that supports their path towards college or a career. If your child needs assistance with credit recovery or exploring their educational options, we encourage you to attend our online public information sessions to determine the best pathway for them.

Happy new school year and we look forward to providing the best education for the alternative learning style, which includes AP and honor classes as well.

Check the AEC website: https://www.chino.k12.ca.us/alted

Sincerely,

Dr. Preston Carr, Director