PALS

Belleville Area Special Services
205 W B St
Belleville, IL 62220
Not reported M - M
School Overview
PALS (an acronym for **Positive Alternative Learning System**) is an alternative education program located in Belleville, Illinois. It is designed to serve students who may struggle in traditional school environments, providing a smaller, more focused setting that emphasizes individualized attention and flexible instruction. The school aims to keep students on the path toward graduation by addressing behavioral, academic, or personal challenges through a supportive and structured framework.

By focusing on a non-traditional approach, PALS works to improve student engagement and foster a sense of community. The program often coordinates with local school districts to help students recover credits, improve attendance, and develop the social-emotional skills necessary for success. Ultimately, PALS serves as a vital resource for students in the Belleville area who need a different educational model to overcome obstacles and reach their academic goals.
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Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
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Student/Teacher Ratio
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Free/Reduced Lunch
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: Yes
District: Belleville Area Special Services
Phone: (618)355-4700
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade breakdown: M - M