The Element 2 : Alternative Secondary School

Two researchers, Dynarski and Gleason (1998), made an argument concerning dropout prevention programs, with the focus on the populations of alternative schools with a different perspective. They found that students labeled at risk in their programs also had other concerns such as high academic achievement and high expectations for their future. Alternative schools and programs have evolved through the years to address a variety of student issues from within and outside the school environment. While the definitions of current alternative school and programs are varied, several common characteristics are among the options currently in existence (Young. T 1990). The students within alternative school require a specific education program that will provide them with their best chance at success. Programs that include individualized, flexible plans with clear expectations, an emphasis on student personal care, and

In the United States, there is a continuing debate about how success should be measured. Many parameters can be used to evaluate program effectiveness. Since this program is based on how and if the youth applies the skills that were taught, if the youth enters post-secondary education and whether the youth is gainfully employed these parameters are very concrete. This will be measured by 90 day, 180 day and 365 day follow-up. Follow-up will consist of office visits, home visits, mailings and phone calls.

The young person is at the centre of the transition process so they should be given all of the options to make their own choices regarding their future. With the aid of professionals and family members this is more than achievable.

Making Middle Grades Work recommendation (CSR), Georgia Assessment of Performance on School Standards (GAPSS) recommendations, improvement team suggestions from the state department, various community consultants, and self-evaluations within the school all had major effects on improved academic performances and the culture of the school. The first areas for improvements targeted Language Arts, Mathematics and Reading. We simply felt that these areas would give students the necessary attention academically to be successful. Secondly, we strive to make sure our students do well on standardized testing and promote that their reading is beyond the classroom. The school’s contact with successful mentorship programs help structure the social, emotional and even cognitive aspect of healthy growth for our

The organization has these issues to consider. Although coming up with the necessary resources and the ways to manage the structure of bringing this information to the kids may at times be tough, but there are several ways to organize the structure. It is our belief that the services that are offered can be divided up into departments, and this in itself will help our employees to focus solely on the work they have been assigned. The first steps taken could be advertising the students of their need for the help that this organization will be offering, and there could be a team made to do that specific duty. The next step would be the enrollment process where we are enrolling the students in these programs as well trying our best to convince them that this is not going to be a waste of their time and could have great benefits to their future. Since many high schools drop outs have lost the sense of responsibility in caring about their education, it would be important to have a team dedicated to explaining to them how hard it is to get a credible job without a high school education and the appropriate skills. Although there are a few disadvantages of dividing the departments into categories such as losing touch with the person you brought into the program, the advantage is that they could meet a lot of people that are trying to help them and it would boost their self-esteem and help them to realize that they really are important and that people really do

After school programs such as Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) help mold the young minds of the communities’ youth with the developing process of fun and interesting activities. Additionally, this stimulation is also supported by local college students who are fulfilling their community service hours at the center.

Transition within early years education is a major life event that a child and family go through together. Currently, educational transition is defined as the process of change that children make from one place or phase of education to overtime, Fabian and Dunlop (2002). Starting school is a huge step in a child’s life. For some

The fast food industry both feeds and prays off the young. Pioneers in developing marketing strategies to target children, the fast-food chains have even infiltrated the nation's schools through lunchroom franchises and special advertising packages that answer public education's need for funds; in every way possible, giving the children a loyal friend to rely on. In many franchises, teenagers are perfect candidates for low-paying, low-skilled, short-term jobs and constitute a large part of the fast-food chains' workforce; and often practically run individual locations, having more responsibility than most adults.

Without a high diploma individuals cannot enter into the workforce and college. The partnering colleges sends the students to the outreach center for the GED preparation. This speaks great conversation throughout the community , that Shiloh Outreach Center is in the community , with

(AC1, AC2, AC4.2) The tripartite secondary school system was introduced to society following the 1944 Education Act, this act divided schooling into primary and secondary levels whilst increasing the school leaving age to 15. During the same year, however, the secondary level of schooling was further divided into 3 categories - grammar, technical and modern. Prior to this act there was no segregation of schooling in place, known as elementary schooling. Grammar schools were intended to schools based around academia, technical schools were intended to be based around science and technical schooling and modern schools were intended to be consistent with ‘general schooling’ and education. The secondary schools children attended was not down to individual choice but rather an IQ test, the 11+ test. The 11+ test was founded by Cyril Burt on the understanding that intelligence was inherited, there was proof into Burt 's theory and it was identified that girls IQ level was often higher. The test was fixed to minimise the girls scores and allow only 20% to meet the requirements for the grammar schools. However this act was not successful as modern and grammar schools were equal in society and science was taught in grammar schools as opposed to technical schools, thus very few technical schools were instituted. By 1952 predominantly people were in modern schools, followed by grammar and only 5% in technical schools so the system proposed had failed to

Program planning for, running a GED certificate program can offer many benefits for adults. They will benefit financial and personal goals that will help them to progress in life. One of the great educational and economic barriers to success for emerging adults is failure to complete high school. The planner will have to make sure that the program that is offered fits the adult needs. Every program does not meet the needs of each and every adult that does not have a GED certificate. Making sure that the program is feasible, time frame is open to the public with hours of operation for attendance, the building is capable for everyone, even the handicapped adults that need to attend. This program will definitely help emerge adults who did not complete high school a chance to receive their GED certificate. Research has proven that high school dropouts, have problems with negative outcomes associated with

The Association for Middle Level Education 's list of Middle Level Teacher Preparation Standards focuses directly on the knowledge and skills needed to teach young adolescents successfully. Middle Level Teacher '€™s use their knowledge of major concepts, principles, theories and research to improve their practice. The AMLE Standards provide a guideline to assist in curricular decisions, preparation and planning and providing a safe and effective learning environment for the Middle Level Students. Standard One; Young Adolescent Development is imperative for being an adequate educator for this age level. In order to successfully fulfill these standards, it 's important to understand the transitional years 10-15 year olds are experiencing at

Operation Fresh Start (OFS) is a non-profit organization that has been in the Madison area for the past 47 years. Their goal is to provide disconnected youth a path towards greater self-sufficiency. Disconnected youth are defined as “teenagers and young adults between the ages of 16 and 24 who are neither working or in school” (Measure of America, 2017).A main component of OFS is the Pathways program which is what I will be focusing on for this paper. Pathways is a program that combines job and education skills training. The participants are able to receive their high school diploma while also gaining significant skills in either construction or conservation. This serves as the catalyst for the participants to change and grow in a positive

Transition in education is a period of change that a child may experience when starting preschool, primary or secondary education. In this essay, the focus will be on issues faced in transition from preschool to primary school.

I am anxious to work for Southampton Hoteliers Association since I am very compassionate about leisure and hospitality services and in the future, I would like to obtain a career that will allow me to work closely with the community in assisting others with the resources they need. If given the chance to work with the organization, I know I will become more knowledgeable about