Formerly known as the Comprehensive School Alienation Program, the Alternative Learning Program (ALPSS) was created as a branch of the Office of Student Support Services to ensure that all students achieve high academic standards and graduate. We provide appropriate services and supports to students who have difficulty succeeding in traditional learning environments.

At Alternative Learning Programs, Supports and Services, we believe that all at-promise students will ascend and stand on the peak like the wind-resisting ‘a‘ali‘i. The phrase reflects the tenacity of our at-promise students in Hawai‘i, and their ability to ascend to greatness, take root and thrive.

At-promise students are empowered and influence the design of their educational path and learning through student choice practices. The student schedules are flexible and allow for participation in ALPSS program courses, as needed.

Allows for a higher level or heightened supports to ensure student success. ALOs provide most, if not all, educational supports and services within the ALO setting.

Our mission - the objective - is to give every student in our program a shot at success. Every student has the potential to achieve their goals, and we want to give them the support they need to get there. We believe in people; not just numbers.
So we've laid a foundation in almost every school where students can stand on their own and chart their own course to graduation.

Instead of taking the traditional route of classroom lectures and testing, we give teachers the resources they need to create and implement a different sort of curriculum - one that engages students and encourages progress.

Traditional learning and teaching doesn't work for everyone. What one student might find fun and exciting another might it arduous and boring. Some people just learn better when they're engaged in hands-on, interactive activities.