Students of All Ages / Alternative Education
Alternative Education
We provide the additional supports your child needs to succeed.
College and career readiness are elements integrated into our programs.
Our teachers build a relationship with our students and care about their success.
Students, in good standing with their home schools, may still participate in team sports and clubs.
Overview

Our mission is to provide a caring, nurturing environment that supports students as they improve social skills and work towards their academic goals. 

Each program provides teachers, certified in a core content area, who have experience working with an at-risk population. 

  • Alternative High School (grades 9-12)
  • Alternative High School with work/study
  • Teen Parenting
  • Long Term Suspension
  • Structured Studies

Learn more about our service offerings in our service directory. 

Contact Us

This division is part of Erie 1 BOCES Exceptional Education offerings.  

Associate Director
Debra L. Randall
(716) 821-7071
drandall@e1b.org
Director
Doreen Casacci
(716) 821-7073
dcasacci@e1b.org 

 
News & Events
Distinguish Alumnus Recognized - Photo (L-R): Donald A Ogilvie, district superintendent and CEO of Erie 1 BOCES; Michael Quintilone, honoree; John Sherman, president of Erie 1 BOCES Board of... Read More...
Rachel's Challenge - On December 5, 2012, the College and Career Readiness Academy at Northtowns hosted Rachel's Challenge for students from Northtowns and Southtowns Academy. Students and staff, alike, found the... Read More...
  
A Tradition of Success

In 2012, 92% of Alternative Education seniors graduated with a Regents diploma.

 

Parent Testimonial
“I just want to say how grateful my wife and I are for all of your efforts and energies... you and your experienced teachers...stuck with it and (he) finished school...Until our educational system changes from the one size fits all mode, we will need more places like ALP.  Please convey our sincerest gratitude to all of (his) teachers. He is now working..."


Educator Testimonial
"I was especially impressed last Friday as I walked around. I saw students engaged and engrossed in every classroom…I can't thank you enough for the work you do here for our young people..."