Alternative Programs

Central Dauphin School District offers a continuum of alternative programming to meet the diverse needs its students. Often the typical secondary school environment can be overwhelming and foster conflict and confusion for students who have not yet developed the emotional and social skills to function within a more complex general education environment.

Incarcerated/Adjudicated Youth:

Dauphin County Prison

Central Dauphin School District provides educational programs to male and female youth incarcerated as adults in Dauphin County Prison. A complete high school program leading to a high school diploma is offered to regular and special education students. Vocational and independent living skills are provided in cooperation with Dauphin County Prison Education Programs. This is an approved alternative education program from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. All staff are highly qualified within their respective core academic subjects.

Dauphin County Adult Probation Work Release Center

Central Dauphin School District provides educational programs to male and female youth incarcerated as adults in Dauphin County Adult Probation Work Release Center. A complete high school program leading to a high school diploma is offered to regular and special education students. Vocational and independent living skills are provided in cooperation with Dauphin County Prison Education Programs. This is an approved alternative education program from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. All staff are highly qualified within their respective core academic subjects.