NCJ Number
153495
Journal
School Safety Dated: (Winter 1995) Pages: 11-17
Date Published
1995
Length
7 pages
Annotation
Alternatives to student expulsion are described that focus on early problem identification, individualized attention, family communication, and academic and behavioral improvement.
Abstract
The Tri-A alternative program in St. Louis, Missouri, for students with serious behavioral problems encompasses assessment, assignment, and adjustment. Students are required to respect staff and fellow students and to maintain good attendance. Area businesses cooperate with the Tri-A program to encourage study and work. The major goal of the Cleveland, Ohio, City School District's alternative to expulsion program for secondary students is to allow expelled students to continue their education at an alternative site. The New Start Program in Salt Lake City, Utah, targets student violence and substance abuse issues. While in the short-term program, students participate in educational and counseling activities and the focus is also on families. The Lapham Park Assessment/Support Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, aims to provide students with an individually guided academic and counseling program that will improve behavior and increase academic success. The Second Chance Program in Fulton County, Georgia, is an alternative school option in which all facets of the student's education are addressed, and parental involvement is required. The public school system in Broward County, Florida, has developed intensive intervention strategies, including the Behavior Change Program, that help maintain a positive educational environment for all students. The Central Area Alternative Center in Baltimore, Maryland, provides educational and therapeutic services to students who are unable to perform successfully in their home schools. The goal is to help students develop the skills necessary to return to their home schools and become successful.