This is a guide for the North Carolina Extended School Day Program, an alternative education program which provides youth with the opportunity to complete high school in an environment conducive to meeting their needs. The extended school day program is an extension of the regular public school and is an integral part of the comprehensive high school program, serving students who have dropped out and those who need additional credit while still attending regular day school. Late afternoon and evening classes are provided to accommodate the working student. The administration section of the guide discusses management of curriculum, budget, staff, support and service programs, and facilities. Program offerings, instructional strategies, assessment, and resources are discussed in the instructional program section. The section on support programs discusses outreach, in-school services, and community services. The appendices, which comprise one-half of the document, include suggestions of effective practices currently in use by some of the state's local extended school day programs. (ABL)