Download or read book Program Evaluation of Alternative Schools in North Carolina written by Michael Orlando Jones and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to evaluate two alternative programs in a North Carolina (NC) and South Carolina (SC) public school district to determine if they are effective in delivering constructive interventions that modify student behavior once students have left the programs and have returned to their regular learning environments. This mixed-method evaluation consisted of an experimental-comparison design approach that included interviews with program participants, focus groups, and comparison of the number of out-of-school suspensions that participants received after completing the alternative school programs in both school districts. -- The researcher and trained interviewers administered a survey to 16 certified staff members in the NC district including the executive director and principal. A stratified random proportionate sample was used to produce functionally equivalent groups from the NC WISE database for the number of alternative school reassignments due to long-term out-of-school suspensions of African-American ninth graders who received major disciplinary infractions. -- The three research questions that guided the evaluation and their findings were (1) "What practices are contributing to students' success in the alternative program?" Data analysis in this program evaluation showed that academic and behavior interventions involving the use of alternative education counselors and case managers were significant contributors to the success of the program; (2) "To what extent is the alternative program following its design as planned?" Data showed that the program was following its design as planned but was strained by a lack of collaboration with students' home school counselors, teachers, and administrators of assigned students; and (3) "What is the effect of the alternative program on the recidivism rate?" In both years considered in this evaluation, there were no repeat offenders, thus supporting the notion that the NC alternative education setting was successful in decreasing the recidivism rate and increasing the success rate of students. -- Based on these findings, the companion investigators concluded that the NC and SC alternative education programs were effective in decreasing recidivism for African-American males and females in ninth grade and increasing student success when they returned to their home school. Findings also suggested a strong need for greater collaboration with the home schools and transference of interventions and practices. These elements were thought to be necessary by the alternative education staff in sustaining student success once the students returned to their traditional education settings. The investigators offered a professional development model outcome for the consideration of the executive staff and Board of Education members to improve the overall success of not only African-American students but students of all ethnic subgroups within both southeastern school districts.
Download or read book Evaluation of Alternative Schools in South Carolina written by Perry Demangio Mills and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to evaluate two alternative programs in a North Carolina and South Carolina (SC) public school district to determine if they are effective in delivering constructive interventions that modify student behavior once students have left the programs and have returned to their regular learning environments. This mixed-method evaluation consisted of an experimental-comparison design approach that included interviews with program participants, completing focus groups, and comparison of the number of out-of-school suspensions that participants received after completing the alternative school programs in both school districts. -- The researcher and trained interviewers administered a survey to 25 certified and classified staff members in the SC district, including the school administration. A stratified random proportionate sample was used to produce functionally equivalent groups from the SC school district database for the number of alternative school reassignments due to long-term out-of-school suspensions of African-American ninth-grade students who received major disciplinary infractions. -- The three research questions that guided the study and their findings were: What practices are contributing to student success in the alternative program? The questions answered in the survey along with the focus group sessions suggested that there were positive procedures at the school that contributed to the student's success who attended. To what extent is the alternative program following its design as planned? The requirements are listed in Appendix A, the Alternative School Monitoring Report. The SC district continues to operate in accordance with the State Department of Education via a mandatory evaluation of state requirements and procedures. What is the effect of the alternative program on the recidivism rate? The data in Appendix B shows the numbers and how they have decreased by each grade each year. In an end-of-year alternative school report, the administration has reported a 4-6% recidivism rate. -- Based on these findings, the companion investigators concluded that the NC and SC alternative education programs were effective in decreasing recidivism for African-American males and females in the ninth grade and increasing student success when they returned to their home school. Findings also suggested a strong need for greater collaboration with the home schools and transference of interventions and practices. These elements were thought to be necessary by the alternative education staff in sustaining student success once they returned to their regular school settings. The investigators offered a professional development model outcome for the consideration of executive staff and Board of Education members to improve the overall success of not only African-American students but students of all ethnic subgroups within both southeastern school districts.
Download or read book An Evaluation of the Wake County Public School System Alternative Educational Options 2009 10 E R Report No 10 15 written by Anisa Rhea and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) alternative educational options. The WCPSS options are similar to those in other North Carolina districts. WCPSS student outcomes based on state assessments and federal standards are also equivalent or higher than other districts, although the capacity for WCPSS students served at each alternative setting is generally lower. Students at WCPSS alternative schools receive benefits such as smaller classes and greater access to counseling services. Student data also indicate that these environments help build student resiliency. Base school personnel understand some aspects of the alternative schools, but greater transparency is needed, especially at the high school level. Additional alternative education sites are needed to better meet the needs of at-risk elementary students. Comprehensive services and settings for long-term suspended students and students with severe behavioral issues who are ineligible for special education services should also be created. Appended are: (1) Alternative Schools in Selected North Carolina Districts; (2) Base Middle School Assignments for Alternative Schools; (3) Sample Alternative Schools and Programs Survey; (4) Sampling and Survey Procedures; (5) Alternative Schools and Programs Qualitative Survey Results; (6) Student Views of Alternative Schools, Spring 2010; and (7) Alternative School Allotment Data.
Download or read book A PROGRAM EVALUATION OF WHAT FACTORS INFLUENCE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DISCIPLINE AS IT RELATES TO A LOW PERFORMING ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL IN SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA written by Sandra Arteaga and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study is to identify what factors influence the implementation of discipline as it relates to a low performing alternative school in Southeastern North Carolina. The following topics and subtopics will be addressed in this research: at-risk, alternative learning programs/schools, high school completion, seat time, virtual learning, approaches to course credits, attendance/absences, suspension, dropouts, summary and findings, credit by mastery, results and recommendations and conclusion. The researcher addressed the following research question: What factors influence the implementation of discipline at the alternative school in Southeast North Carolina? A program evaluation with descriptive statistics was used as the methodology. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques were used to gain insight into academic alternative school that serves non-traditional students. The intent of the research was to identify the factors that influence the implementation of discipline. Qualitative research encompassed surveys and an open-ended structural questionnaire were utilized to conduct this study. Quantitative research included descriptive statistics and compilation of the data collected from the survey results. Students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators participated in the study. Key factors that were identified in order to improve the implementation of discipline subsequently positively impacting academic achievement in the school in Southeastern North Carolina were: establishing a clear mission, creating a positive culture and climate, instituting a coherent discipline model, increasing parent and community involvement, recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers, and providing targeted professional development.
Download or read book North Carolina s Alternative Learning Programs written by Douglas L. Yearwood and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Case Study Phenomenon Approach written by Jacques Thigpen and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study will seek to gain the impact of understanding about how black students enrolled in an alternative school program may be facing racial desegregations and discrimination. This is a phenomenon case study, which gleans the information about alternative education school programs that provide education for all students, especially black students, and it may be the holding cell for future crimes committed on the rising base on chronic behavior issues displayed in the classroom setting. Alternative Education schools play a vital role when it comes to academic learning in the Eastern part of North Carolina and a limited portion conducted in the South Carolina school district were identified.
Download or read book Alternative Education Programs written by and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Program Evaluation of the Transitional Component of a Fulton County Alternative Schools written by Craig Ja'son Frazier and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Case Study Phenomenon Approach Are Alternative Schools Education Programs for K 12 a Holding Cell for Black Students in an Eastern North Carolina School System written by Dr.Jacques Thigpen,Ph.D.,Ed.D. and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Evaluation of North Carolina s Community Schools Program written by Joan Wright and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Alternative Schools Committee written by North Carolina. General Assembly. Legislative Research Commission. Alternative Schools Committee and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Evaluation of the Public School Program in Roanoke Rapids North Carolina written by Isaac Epps Ready and published by . This book was released on 1949 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Program Evaluation of an Alternative School written by Karl Schier and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Evaluations of Alternative Schools written by Heather S. Doob and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Evaluation of North Carolina s Pathways from Prison to Postsecondary Education Program written by Lois M. Davis and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-30 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RAND researchers focus on North Carolina's implementation of the Pathways from Prison to Postsecondary Education Project. They examine the in-prison and community components of the program and the experiences of Pathways students and staff.
Download or read book Alternative School Program manuscript written by and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Program Evaluation A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of an Alternative Education Program in a Rural County of a Mid Atlantic U S State written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Program evaluation: A study to evaluate the effectiveness of an alternative education program in a rural county of a mid-Atlantic U.S. state.
