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URGENT: Programs for Youth Expelled from High School

• SUMMARY OF QUESTIONS: I am looking for two things: (1) overview studies of and (2) the identity of leading experts on--programs for late adolescents expelled from high school. TO EXPAND ON AND CLARIFY THESE QUESTIONS: I am NOT interested in programs working with ?at risk? high school students hoping to keep them in school and get them on positive life trajectories. The subject is programs for kids ALREADY expelled. My preliminary Googling indicates that there seem to be some efforts to channel such kids into alternative schooling options; but that, in the main, such expellees get subsumed in the general mass of programs for dropouts and disconnected youth. The task is to separate out expellees from this larger group of voluntary and other dropouts and find programs aimed directly at them. (Note, my own explorations often resulted in identifying programs that simply list expellees as one of several disconnected youth categories welcomed or served by the program. I?m trying to find programs specifically targeted at expellees.) So the ideal answer to my first question would be a few recent (last three to five years) overview studies?such as those done by a commission, or sponsored by a foundation, think tank, government agency, GAO, etc., that would examine, describe, and assess the field of programs for expelled students. Ideally this would be nationally, though a statewide study or even a study of such programs in a major urban school district could be helpful in the absence of national studies. I suppose there might be a book out there by an individual (or team of author(s) done without such sponsorship. Or an academic thesis or a staff study from a think tank, etc. As for experts, the authors of any such overviews are, of course, first-level candidates; in my experience there may also be relevant experts in academia, think tanks, foundations, advocacy groups, and government agencies (e.g., US Department of Education policy offices). My goal is to interview at least a half dozen such gurus. BACKGROUND: I'm working on a project for Public/Private Ventures (PPV), a foundation/government funded R&D nonprofit in Philadelphia that focuses heavily on disadvantaged youth. With foundation funding, the team I'm on has analyzed an unusually comprehensive panel survey--the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. This is a nationally-representative panel data set with five waves of data so far. Our analysis has strongly confirmed that late adolescents expelled from high school are more likely as young adults to have adult criminal convictions, use weapons, or sell drugs. This is no surprise but there is now good statistically valid evidence of that with the important implication for funders of youth programs that funding programs targeted explicitly at expellees may have a high return on investment in terms of avoiding those adverse outcomes. The research is still in draft and the last Section of our report is to be about its programmatic implications?an overview of the field of expellee programs with an assessment of strong and weak points and a suggestion of what funders should consider supporting to improve the efficacy of such programs.

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  Hello, baze-ga! I have compiled some additional references for programs serving expelled youth, and agencies and individuals that may provide expertise or referrals to other contacts for your project. I am sure there are more programs, but these are the ones that came up in my research. There were some programs I discarded because they were outdated, had no websites, or the program parameters had changed. I hope these references provide a good start for you! If I can clarify anything further, please don't hesitate to ask. I will certainly try to help in any way that I can. ******************************* PROGRAMS FOR EXPELLED STUDENTS ******************************* ========= VIRGINIA ========= Enterprise Academy =================== 813 Diligence Drive, Suite 110 Newport News, VA 23606 Phone (757) 591-4971 E-mail: [email protected] "Enterprise Academy is an alternative school, offering a rigorous academic program in a business setting. The school serves students: * Who are on long-term suspension or who have been expelled from regular school programs. * Who are returning to the community from the state department of corrections, or other alternative settings. * Who are applying on a self-referral. Read more about the program: http://enterprise.nn.k12.va.us/brochure.htm Richard Milburn High School ============================ 17902 Main Street P.O. Box 810, Dumfries, VA 22026 Phone: 703-221-4089 Fax: 703-221-1656 "Fairfax sends up to 100 students a year to two Richard Milburn campuses. Mainly serving students who have been expelled, Richard Milburn is what Fairfax County administrator Douglas Holmes calls "a program of last resort" for students who otherwise would be on the street. It is a privately run school among the vast array of district-run alternative programs. Why turn to a private company? Robert H. Crosby, president of the Woodbridge, Va., business, explains: "We?ll take your most difficult kids. We?ll keep them in school -85 percent of our kids stay in schoolor graduate- and we?ll do it for approximately the same per-pupil costs as the school district?s cost." From "A Private Solution," by Lawrence Hardy. American School Board Journal. (April 1999) http://www.asbj.com/199904/0499expresslines.html Jackson Academy ================ 4600 Huntington Avenue Newport News, VA 23607 (757)928-6765 Fax 928-6766 Administrator: Tanya Davis "Jackson Academy is an alternative middle school that offers concentrated academic instruction in a small setting. The school serves middle school students: * Who are identified as chronically disruptive in the traditional middle school setting. * Who are long-term suspended or who have been expelled from regular school programs or other alternative programs. * Who are returning to the community from juvenile corrections. Read more about the program: http://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/schools/jackson.shtml Temporary Instruction Program ============================== "The Temporary Instruction Program (TIP) provides instruction at the middle and high school level to students who have been excluded or expelled by the School Board and who are not eligible to attend Richard Milburn High School or one of the three FCPS Alternative Learning Centers." "TIP will be based at the Reston Teen Center in a cooperative partnership with the Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services. The initiative uses two distance learning programs as the framework for instruction, coupled with supplemental texts and materials to enhance the learning experience. Initially, TIP will serve a capacity of up to 20 students at a time. Annually, approximately 50-60 students may be served on a rolling enrollment basis." Contact: Joan Ledebur, coordinator, Interagency School Programs at 703-208-6405. http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/DSSSE/Communicator/Communicator_9_03/Articles/TIP.htm Proposed Programs ================= "The Prince William school system is considering an overhaul of its alternative education program after administrators said they were concerned the county is suspending or expelling too many students. The proposal, which was added a month after the budget was presented to the School Board, would create an alternative school program for up to 180 high school students." "In the past, a lack of space prevented the county from expanding its alternative program offerings, Kelly said. The proposed program could operate at night or during other off-hours in an existing school. Teachers would be paid $4,500 a course for a class of 10 to 15 students." "The offerings will be limited to core subjects such as math, social studies, English and science that are required for graduation. Behavior management courses also would be available. Each student would be able to take four to five courses during the year, according to the proposal. In addition, students would still be able to take advantage of programs in place, including the virtual high school -- which provides classes online by computer -- night school, the GED program and Richard Milburn School, a private alternative education program in Woodbridge." "Alternative School for Discipline Cases Proposed," by Christina A. Samuels. Washington Post. March 21, 2004 http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A11701-2004Mar20?language=printer ========== LOUISIANA ========== Jefferson Community School ---------------------------- 3528 Montford Street Jefferson, LA 70121-1824 Phone 836-0808 E-mail: [email protected] http://jeffersoncommunity.jppss.k12.la.us/ Principal: Jeanne M. Monte, M.Ed. "The mission of Jefferson Community School is to assist sixth-through-eighth grade students who have been expelled from the parish public school system to learn appropriate academic and behavioral skills, enabling them to return as responsible students to the public middle or high schools." * The school is planning to add a ninth grade. Staff and Faculty http://jeffersoncommunity.jppss.k12.la.us/faculty.html ========= COLORADO ========= The Colorado Department of Education highlighed thirteen programs in 2002-2003 for their exemplary services for expelled and at-risk-of-expulsion students. I have provided a short synopsis of each program that serves expelled students, along with contact information. You can read more detailed information about each program in the following publication: From "Educational and Prevention Services for Expelled and AT-Risk of Expulsion Students." http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprevention/download/pdf/EXEMPLARY_PROGRAMS.pdf Adams-Arapahoe 28J School District - Expelled School ----------------------------------------------------- 11351 Montview Boulevard Aurora, Colorado 80010 303-344-8060 http://www.aps.k12.co.us/alternatives/expelled-school.html "The Aurora Public Schools? Expelled Student Program provides a safe, structured learning environment for middle and high school students who have been expelled from their home school. Expelled students have an opportunity to work on academic growth, behavioral issues, and affective needs in a program with a low student-to-staff ratio. Students may gain credits toward graduation and meet District and State standards. The program staff works to ensure that the students successfully transition back to their home schools at the end of the expulsion." Douglas County School District RE-1 ------------------------------------ 620 Wilcox Street Castle Rock, 80104 Contact: Annett Fante (303) 814-5248 Program serves expelled students in grade 7-12 Fort Morgan School District RE-3 --------------------------------- 300 Deuel Street Fort Morgan, CO 81701 Contact: Pat Haley (970) 867-8253 x407 The Connections program is an after school program for suspended, expelled and at-risk students in grades 5-8. Fountain/Fort Carson School District #8 ---------------------------------------- 425 West Alabama Ave Fountain C) 80817 Contact: Tim Holt (719) 382-1550 Alternative High School, Middle School and Distance learning program for expelled, suspended and at-risk students. Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 - Southwest Open Charter High School ---------------------------------------------------------- PO Box DD Cortez, CO 81321 Contact: Gene Taylor (970) 565-1150 The Southwest Open School is an alternative charter high school - the Safety Net Program within the school serves expelled students through individual learning plans, social skill building and Outward Bound Expeditionary Learning. Pikes Peak Boces ---------------- 2340 Robinson Street Colorado Springs, C) 80904 Contact: Jill Hooper, New Directions Educational Program (719) 477-9555 This is a combined program - The New Direction Education Program is for expelled middle and high school students. Poudre School District -The Village School -------------------------------------------- 2407 LaPorte Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 Contact: Deb Hawes (970) 490-3239 The Village School serves 7-12th graders that have been expelled or are at risk of expulsion with two or more suspensions. The district does not expel many students but offers the Village School in lieu of expulsion. St. Vrain Vally School District - Clearview Educational Center --------------------------------------------------------------- PO Box 646 Mead, CO 80542 Contact: Tom Gibbons (970) 535-4446 Clearview provides comprehensive, intense remedial educational and life skills training for expelled students. "Clearview Educational Center is a therapeutic educational program for youth, grades six through twelfth, who have chosen through their behaviors to get expelled from public school. Clearview's goal is to promote academic, social, interpersonal and intrapersonal growth while also instilling a sense of belonging to ones' community. We strive to assist the student in developing a healthy self-concept and in believing in their ability to succeed. Our student's achieve this through a structured half-day program, which holds them to a high level of accountability to themselves, their peers, staff and society. Clearview believes that a holistic approach to education is imperative to success. We maintain highly qualified staff and a one staff to five-student ratio. We maintain a close partnership with the Saint Vrain Valley School District. While attending Clearview, our students demonstrate academic, behavioral and attitudinal growth. They have the opportunity to earn credit for their academic and living skills work and be promoted to the next grade level. Our current success rate is 77% and in the last two years we have earned the recognition from the Tony Grampus Foundation as a 'best practice model' - and we have been deemed an exemplary program by Colorado Department of Education. Our students are choosing to take the opportunity to grow through a lot of hard work, diligence, motivation and themselves and others believing in their ability to succeed. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please call 303-776-8184 ext. 108." http://www.alternativesforyouth.org/programs_clearview.html Weld RE-3 School District - Weld Central High School ---------------------------------------------------- 4977 WCR 58 Keenesburg, CO 80643 Contact: Patricia Meiers (303) 536-2127 The Center provides a night school within a school to serve expelled students in core academic areas, and a night program. ============= PENNSYLVANIA ============= Eastside Academy ================== Lancaster County School District P.O. Drawer 130 Lancaster, SC 29721 Telephone: 803-416-8944 Fax: 803-285-1477 Email: [email protected] Grade Level: Grade 6-9 Participation Criteria: Suspended from regular school Abstract: "Eastside Academy is an alternative school in Lancaster, SC. It houses 33, 6-9th graders in a church fellowship hall. The students come from all across Lancaster County. Their problems range from poor attendance, mental, physical and social abuse, violence and aggravated behaviors which have led to them becoming expelled from their regular schools. Special programs include a behavior modification component, art therapy, service-learning, character education, mentoring, and martial arts. Family interventions include FAST, family literacy, student-led parent conferences, and alcohol/drug assessment and education." Profiled on the Dropout Prevention.org website http://www.dropoutprevention.org/scripts/search/progsearch.asp?action=display&refnum=560 =============== SOUTH CAROLINA =============== Anderson County Alternative School =================================== 805 E. Whitner Street Anderson, SC 29624 864-260-4888 FAX: 864-260-4004 Grade Level: 6-12 Participation Criteria: Expelled students Abstract: "Anderson County Alternative School serves expelled students from five districts, sixteen feeder schools and grades 6-12. The school primarily is a locally funded program which exemplifies collaboration at its best. Its approach focuses on a triangle of services--academics, counseling, and structure. This "second chance" program has provided more than 750 students an opportunity to experience the school's motto, "New Beginnings." Profiled on the Dropout Prevention.org website http://www.dropoutprevention.org/scripts/search/progsearch.asp?action=display&refnum=14 Scared Straight Program for Expelled Students ============================================== Blythewood Academy Richland School District Two 501 Main Street Blythewood, SC 29016 Telephone: 803-691-6891 Fax: 803-691-4396 E-mail: [email protected] Participation Criteria: Alternative High School Students Abstract: "Students attending the alternative high school developed a program for the elementary schools similar to the "Get Smart" program developed by the Department of Juvenile Justice. The students created teams of four, consisting of two boys and two girls. The teams created a speech discussing why they were expelled and sent to the alternative school, the poor choices they made leading up to their expulsion, the impact it has had on friends and family, and what a day is like at the alternative program. A question and answer period follows their presentation. Both teachers and chaperones noted increases in students' confidence and self-esteem after each presentation. The student noted that questions asked by the elementary school children gave them insight into their behavior. Of the 12 alternative program students that participated in the program, 11 became eligible to return to their home schools at the end of the semester. Profiled on the Dropout Prevention.org website http://www.dropoutprevention.org/scripts/search/progsearch.asp?action=display&refnum=14 ======== GEORGIA ======== Stephens County Recovery Academy ================================== Stephens County department of Juvenile Justice 115-C West Doyle Street Toccoa, GA 30577 Telephone: 706-308-1487 FAX: 706-282-4522 E-mail: [email protected] Abstract: "Students expelled from traditional schools and alternative schools typically are on probation and return to school academically deficient and prone to repeat offenses. The Stephens County Recovery Academy, through a collaborative agreement between the school system, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the City of Toccoa, delivers mentoring, tutoring, counseling, and outdoor therapeutic experience to prepare at-risk juveniles for school reentry." Profiled on the Dropout Prevention.org website http://www.dropoutprevention.org/scripts/search/progsearch.asp?action=display&refnum=84 DeKalb Alternative School ========================= 5855 Memorial Drive Stone Mountain, GA 30083 678-676-2300 (Information) 678-676-2302 (Office) The DeKalb Alternative School serves 4th through 12th grade students who have been expelled from their home schools. DeKalb Alternative School employs a staff of 60 people, including a faculty of 35 certified teachers who average thirteen years instructional experience. The Alternative School provides a supportive, content-rich environment, and offers assistance and support to those students who are transitioning back to their home schools, college, or career. The school offers a comprehensive DeKalb County School System curriculum. The students are enrolled in five academic classes, and receive credit for course work completed at DeKalb Alternative that is transferable to any DeKalb County School. Students at the Alternative School participate in all county and statewide testing opportunities." "The mission of DeKalb Alternative School is to develop in the students lasting qualities of responsible citizenship: self-esteem, self-discipline, trust, lifelong learning, and respect for others. This is accomplished by teaching conflict resolution skills, by requiring a high academic purpose, and by strengthening relationships among parents, children, and the community. In addition, technology and an outdoor classroom are integrated into the core curriculum in support of this mission." Read more.... Principal: Jeremiah James http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/schools/centers/dekalbalt/ ======== FLORIDA ======== Renaissance Center =================== "More than two years ago, when board members first planned a new Renaissance Center, they decided the new school would include a program to serve the majority of students who now wind up expelled. Most expulsions are for first-time offenses of the zero tolerance policy on drugs and alcohol." "It's a philosophical issue, I know, on how they want to handle these kids," said Dave Stephens, coordinator of at-risk programs for the district. "All I'm really doing is giving them information on ways that they may be able to remove some of these kids who are involved in violence or weapons and still be able to offer them educational services," Stephens said. The school district has been working on several other options not tied to the new Renaissance Center. Ideas include having students earn their GED or attend their final classes at the Horizon Center in Crystal River. That program uses computer instruction to help students finish up their last few classes and earn a diploma. The district is considering other technology options, including a computer-based curriculum called NovaNET, used in other school systems. "You have to try every avenue you can," Stephens said. "We always try to look for ways to recover kids." Read "Board to review alternatives for expelled students," by Barbara Behrendt. St. Petersburg Times. March 29, 2004 http://www.sptimes.com/2004/03/29/Citrus/Board_to_review_alter.shtml Citrus School District: 1007 W Main St map Inverness, FL 34450 Phone: (352) 726-1931 Superintendent - Mr. David J. Hickey At-Risk Programs - Dave Stephens ========= MARYLAND ========= Hanson Outreach Program for Excellence ======================================= Grade Level: 9-12; 7-8 grade component plans are underway Participation Criteria: Designed as the "final" option for high school students who have been expelled Abstract: "The Hanson Outreach Program for Excellence is an alternative high school program dedicated to providing a positive educational setting for students who have been temporarily removed from the traditional school setting. Designed as the "final" option for high school students who have been expelled, the program accommodates 90 students from the twenty high schools in Prince George's County. Students are referred through the Appeals office. Those students whose expulsion was the result of having inflicted bodily harm or who were in possession of a firearm are ineligible. The program's components consist of an academic component (e.g. English, Math, Social Studies) and a counseling component focusing on conflict resolution and self-control management skills. In addition, the program features experiential learning, communication skills awareness, credits towards graduation, individual and group counseling, and transition planning and follow-up." See Dropout Prevention website for more information (contact info may be outdated) http://www.dropoutprevention.org/scripts/search/progsearch.asp?action=display&refnum=355 ====== TEXAS ====== Project Recovery - Aldine School District ========================================= 1617-A Lauder Road Houston, TX 77039 Phone: (281) 985-6264 Principal: Steve Hylander Assistant Principal(s): Matthew Hayes, Jr. , Kim Garner , Chris Crease http://www.aldine.k12.tx.us/schools/specific_campus.cfm?CampusNumber=009 Project Recovery (Level 2 of the AEP) is a program offered to AISD students who have been expelled from school. It provides a chance to remain in school and continue to earn credit toward promotion and graduation. http://www1.aldine.k12.tx.us/schools/websites/aep/project_recovery.htm I have summarized some information from the following article available on Proquest: "Along with Recovery, a chance for redemption / Aldine program offers troubled students a second chance, lessons in hard work." ARLENE NISSON LASSIN. Houston Chronicle. Jan 15, 2004 The Aldine School District requires expelled students to enroll in alternative education. Those with severe infractions can enroll in the Project Recovery program for middle and high school students. The program serves an average of 150 students for a nine-week minimum. Students take a full load of academic coursework and are taught to serve the school community with various jobs within the district. The goal is to teach these students a sense of self-worth and enhanced social skills so they can return to the normal school environment. The service projects help students to develop a sense of satisfaction through helping others. All maintenance equipment used in the service program is paid for by a $61,000 federal grant the Aldine school district receives for Service Learning. ======== INDIANA ======== Alternatives to Expulsion Program - Read for Youth Organization =============================================================== 3505 N. Washington Blvd. Indianapolis, IN 46205 Phone: (317) 920-5900 Fax: (317) 920-5911 http://www.reachforyouth.org/programs.asp?page=1 "For the past 8 years Reach for Youth has provided an Alternative to Expulsion by working with school districts throughout Central Indiana. The Alternative to Expulsion program holds school administration and students accountable to be part of a problem-solving relationship. Students in elementary, middle and high school who have committed their first expellable offense are eligible for the program. Typically, these are kids who have exhibited inappropriate school behavior that is illegal and/or disruptive to the learning process. If a parent requests this service, the school district must comply. Students only get this opportunity once." Project Fresh Start ==================== From the Proquest Database: "Project Fresh Start celebrates 10th year ; Expelled students given chance to work their way back," by Jim Neenan. South Bend Tribune. Jan 14, 2004 This program for expelled students from the Niles, Brandywine and Buchanan school systems began ten years ago to help expelled students get on track back into school. The classrooms are held in the Michiana Christian Embassy Church (I could find nothing else about this program on the internet) Possible contacts: Brandywine School District http://www.remc11.k12.mi.us/brandy/ Michiana Christian Embassy http://michianachristianembassy.com/ =========== WASHINGTON =========== John Marshall High School Re-entry Program =========================================== From "Schools chief remains optimistic - Olchefske is convinced the discipline gap can be erased by 2005," by Revekah Denn. Seattle Post Intelligencer. March 15, 2002. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/disciplinegap/61942_district12.shtml "Ironically, the district has seen successes with its program at John Marshall High School, which runs "re-entry" programs that expelled students must complete before they can return to school. Marshall, which had no fights on its school grounds last year, has a smaller teacher-student ratio than mainstream schools, can display marked improvements between students' entrance and exit exams, and also teaches courses on anger management, conflict and accountability -- teaching skills that, Marshall staff members say, mainstream teachers haven't necessarily mastered." Also read "Last Chance High," by Phil Campbell. The Stranger.com http://www.thestranger.com/2001-05-17/feature.html John Marshall School Website http://www.seattleschools.org/area/main/ShowSchool?sid=950 ======= MAINE ======= Community Concepts Programs for Expelled Students ================================================== "Community Concepts is collaborating with the SAD 17 (Oxford Hills) and SAD 9 (Mt. Blue) school districts to provide support services and service learning experiences to students who have been expelled or suspended. The program can help expelled students get back into the public school system. It can help the suspended student get back to school better prepared to succeed in public school. It will give all students more skills to reduce the chance of further suspensions or expulsions and exposure to different parts of the community to experience a link to formal education." Services for expelled or suspended junior and senior high school students - by referral of school district, parents and students - include: Psychosocial student and family assessment Re-entry goal planning Mediation Anger management Supportive counseling Advocacy Tutoring Service learning Contact Information http://www.community-concepts.org/counseling/adolescents/suspended/suspended.htm ========== NEBRASKA ========== Expelled Students Program 865 W Burnham Lincoln, NE 68522 Phone: (402) 436-1694 http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/browse_school/ne/1704/ (Lincoln Public school district) == List of Other programs for Suspended/Expelled Students http://www.ael.org/cac/referral/expell.htm LIST OF RICHARD MILBURN (alternative) HIGH SCHOOLS IN VARIOUS STATES http://www.rmhs.org/Altern.htm ********************************************************* SUGGESTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS and ORGANIZATIONS TO CONTACT ********************************************************* The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network http://www.dropoutprevention.org/about/people/staff.htm Dr. Jay Smink - Executive Director Dr. Sam Drew - Associate Director Dr. Terry Cash - Assistant Director ==== Mike Nelson - Keys to Safer Schools Director of Program Development & Instruction Email: [email protected] Among his credentials - Creation of suspension/expulsion programs in school districts http://www.keystosaferschools.com/about_the_director.htm = Anthony Edwards Regional Vice President - Community Education Partners "Mr. Edwards joined the company in 1997 as an assistant school administrator and was promoted to school administrator in the fall of that year. He was then promoted to regional vice president over Texas operations in 2000. Prior to joining CEP, Mr. Edwards was the school director and principal at Galaviz Academy, educational specialist with the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department and the clinical chairperson for the Shoulder Inc., a private, non-profit charitable organization operating a residential facility for alcohol and drug addiction. Mr. Edwards holds a bachelor of science and a master of education from Stephen F. Austin State University." http://www.communityeducationpartners.com/aboutcep4_edwards.asp == Student Advocacy Center of Michigan Phone: 734.222.5443 Fax: 734.222.9293 Email: [email protected] http://www.studentadvocacycenter.org/ An Ann Arbor-based group that helps channel expelled kids into alternative schools and other programs. == North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF SCHOOL VIOLENCE 1801 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1801 919-733-3388 * 800-299-6054 http://www.ncdjjdp.org/cpsv/aboutcenter.htm == ** See the Organizations and Individuals who attended the following conference: ** "Tenth Joint National Conference on Alternatives to Expulsion, Suspension, and Dropping Out of School." 2004 http://www.thesafeschools.org/alternatives_to_expulsion_10.htm == National At-Risk Education Network (primarily involved with prevention drop-out) http://www.atriskeducation.net/about/index.html ********************* ADDITIONAL REFERENCES ********************* An excerpt from "Decatur Revisited, By Linda Lutton. Rethinking Schools Online (2001) http://www.rethinkingschools.org/archive/15_03/Dec153.shtml "The three million children suspended or expelled in a given year may well represent a much larger problem than the threat posed by serious school violence," suggests the D.C.-based Justice Policy Institute and the Children's Law Center in their April 2000 report, "School House Hype: Two Years Later." "School expulsion is a big predictor of more serious and chronic behavior," says Krisberg of the Oakland, California-based National Council on Crime and Delinquency. "Kids who are expelled from school have bad outcomes in terms of juvenile justice." He says an analysis of adolescent health data shows that kids who were expelled or suspended from school were much more likely to be victims of violent crime in the subsequent reporting period." "As in much of education, what happens to students after they're expelled depends largely on where they live." "A recent count by the Advancement Project and Harvard's Civil Rights Project found that 26 states require districts to provide expelled students with alternative education. According to the project's report, "Opportunities Sus-pended: The Devastating Consequences of Zero Tolerance and School Discipline," 18 additional states "authorize" districts to provide such education. But recent assessments by the Education Commission of the States and the National Conference on State Legislatures counted fewer than a dozen states mandating districts to continue educating expelled students." = "Opportunities Suspended: The Devastating Consequences of Zero Tolerance and School Discipline Policies." The Advancement Project and The Civil Rights Project. June 2000. http://www.civilrightsproject.harvard.edu/research/discipline/opport_suspended.php = "From the Courthouse to the Schoolhouse: Making Successful Transitions," by Ronald D. Stephens and June Lane Arnette. Juvenile Justice Bulletin. February 2000. http://www.ncjrs.org/html/ojjdp/jjbul2000_02_1/contents.html = "Youth Out of the Education Mainstream: A North Carolina Profile," by McDaniel, J., Riley, P. OJJDP Youth Out of the Education Mainstream Series, Bulletin, September 1999. http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/ojjdp/176343.pdf = Bibliography of Articles on Alternative School Programs (not just for expelled students) from the Center for the Prevention of School Violence: http://www.ncdjjdp.org/cpsv/alt_learning/ano_bib/index.htm = "Quality Alternative Placements for Suspended or Expelled Students: "Lessons Learned" from the Center for the Prevention of School Violence?s Youth Out of the Education Mainstream Initiative." Center for the Prevention of School Violence. 1999 http://www.ncdjjdp.org/cpsv/alt_learning/yoem/qareplace.htm === Again.....I hope I have provided information that will help you find some interesting and worthwhile programs to investigate as well as individuals you may contact for further insight to help with the completion of your project! Sincerely, umiat Search Strategy ================ "alternatives to expulsion" expelled students +programs examining programs expelled students assessing programs for expelled students +helping expelled high school students programs for expelled high school students research programs expelled students directory of alternative schools for expelled students experts on expelled youth experts on truancy and expulsion school expulsion or expelled The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Center for Research on Education, Diversity, and Excellence (CREDE) Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed At Risk (CRESPAR) National Institute on the Education of At-Risk Students Individual school names from article references Other search databases explored: ERIC database expelled OR expulsion AND programs expelled AND alternative Newspaper Source expelled AND alternative alternative school AND expelled expelled students Professional Development Collection Academic Search Elit Proquest