Specifications include, but are not limited to:. The Newport School Department is requesting information from any and all educational services providers for a high school alternative/accelerated educational services program that can help meet the needs of youth age 14-18 and enable them to successfully meet the RI high school diploma requirements at the age appropriate time or sooner. These services would include the ability to deliver special education instruction, high school readiness education, and alternative instruction to high school age students. Bilingual instruction and support services preferred but not necessary. Hours and calendar of the services are flexible. The Newport School Department is looking for a quality flexible program that meets the needs of today's students and serves a student population of 25-40