An area learning center must serve as a resource for other districts, educational, community, and business organizations. The center may charge a fee for these services. The following services shall be provided for a region or the state:

(1) information and research for alternative programs;

(2) regional or state workshops on awareness, identification, programs, and support for these pupils;

(3) recommendations for staff qualifications to ensure the most qualified staff can be selected for the programs; and

(4) recommendations for successful learning programs for special education students placed in an alternative setting.