Download or read book Evaluation of the Union County Alternative to Suspension Program written by Joyce Ann Dunlap and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The schools in Union County have undergone a tremendous amount of growth in the past decade. The growth in the county has led to an increase in discipline problems. In order to provide suspended students a second chance, Union County Public Schools implemented an alternative to suspension program, the Union County Alternative to Suspension Program (UCATS). The UCATS Program provides students suspended for 2 to 10 days the opportunity to earn attendance credit by performing community service in local business agencies in Union County.--The researcher conducted a program evaluation using archival and survey data to answer the research questions: (1) To what extent does the Union County Alternative to Suspension Program (UCATS) fulfill the seven objectives of the program; (2) What are the perceptions of the students, stakeholders, administrators, teachers, parents, and community partners of the UCATS Program as related to the desired outcomes; and (3) What are the strengths and weaknesses of the UCATS Program?--The researcher surveyed and examined historical documents archival data pertaining to students participating in the UCATS Program. The researcher also surveyed teachers, administrators, counselors, and parents of students who were in the program, the UCATS staff and community/business agency supervisors.--The research results indicated that the UCATS Program did not fulfill two of the seven objectives. Students' grades declined after they participated in the program and there was an increase in crime for 4 years and then there was a decrease. The students, parents, and administrators ranked UCATS as the most effective alternative to suspension program. Teachers ranked Saturday detention as the most effective alternative to suspension program.

Download or read book An Analysis of Alternative to Out of school Suspension Programs in Los Angeles County Schools with Middle Grade Students written by George E. Jaeger and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Analysis of Alternative to suspension Programs and Their Effectiveness in California Public High Schools written by Richard Bruce Blaettler and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Evaluation of an In school Suspension Program at a Middle School written by Harold Dean Halstead and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book OPPAGA Justification Review written by Florida. Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Program Evaluation written by Lorenzo Rizzi and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Special Student Concerns Project written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Bridging the Gap by Educating Expelled Students written by Sonya T. Stephens and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every child has a right to a free public education. However, once students violate school board policies their right to a free education is threatened. With the implementation of zero-tolerance policies, students are expelled from schools for incidents that would have resulted in suspensions in the past and a gap in their education is created (Johnson, 2011). Many districts have opted to offer alternative programs to expelled students providing them an opportunity to continue their education without interruption (Smith, 2012). Although research on the level of impact these programs have had on expelled students is limited, the literature supports the benefits which lead to improvement academically, socially and behaviorally (Elias, 2011; Goldenson, 2013). This study evaluated an alternative program designed to serve students who had been expelled to determine if the goals of the program were met. This study employed the techniques of archival data analysis, document analysis, and survey research. A paired-samples t-test was conducted to determine if there were significant changes in students' reading and math scores, and grade point averages. A repeated-measures ANCOVA (analysis of covariance) was also performed to determine if there were significant decreases in student attendance and out-of-school suspensions. Descriptive statistics were calculated on the number of credits earned by participating students. Additionally, several bivariate Pearson correlations were calculated to determine if there was a significant relationship among the number of days in the program and post-test scores on reading, math, grade point average, attendance, and out-of-school suspensions. A document analysis was also conducted to gather detailed information about the program. Finally, quantitative and qualitative information were collected from a survey of students and parents to determine their perceptions of the program. Overall the results indicated that the majority of the program's goals were met resulting in improved student achievement and behavior. Students perceived the program as having a positive impact on their ability to learn and control their behaviors. Students also felt a sense of belonging and that their teachers cared about them. Similarly, parents indicated that their children did well academically and emphasized that the program addressed the needs of their children.

Download or read book An Evaluation of the Alternative to Academic Suspension Program at Brock University written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Effects of Implementing Restorative Justice in an In school Suspension Program written by Nikki Brown-Kersey and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the proposed study was to assess the effects of implementing an in-school suspension program with a Restorative Justice component on office referrals, suspensions and grade point averages. The combination or Restorative Justice and in-school suspension as an alternative to out-of-school suspension warrants empirical evaluation. According to recent research, neither Restortive Justice nor in-school suspension alone have enough empirical evidence to support their success and continued use in school in isolation. The positive aspects of each combined may produce a more successful alternative to suspension. A group design procedure was used to assess if significant changes in the number of office referrals, suspensions and/or grade point averages are made when the in-school suspension program with the Restorative Justice component is implemented. This program has been implemented in an urban middle school in Michigan at the request of the school principal. The purpose of this study was to compare school data on referrals, suspensions and grade point averages from a six month time period prior to the implementation of the program with data during the six months when the program was implemented. This study may provide useful information to the school and to the district regarding whether or not the program is a viable alternative to out-of-school suspension.

Download or read book A Comparative Study of In school Suspension and Out of School Suspension at the Middle Level written by Laura Whitehouse and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Federal Program Evaluations written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 1216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains an inventory of evaluation reports produced by and for selected Federal agencies, including GAO evaluation reports that relate to the programs of those agencies.

Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book School Family and Community Partnerships written by Joyce L. Epstein and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2018-07-19 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strengthen programs of family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for students′ education, more students succeed in school. Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, the fourth edition of the bestseller School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, presents tools and guidelines to help develop more effective and more equitable programs of family and community engagement. Written by a team of well-known experts, it provides a theory and framework of six types of involvement for action; up-to-date research on school, family, and community collaboration; and new materials for professional development and on-going technical assistance. Readers also will find: Examples of best practices on the six types of involvement from preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools Checklists, templates, and evaluations to plan goal-linked partnership programs and assess progress CD-ROM with slides and notes for two presentations: A new awareness session to orient colleagues on the major components of a research-based partnership program, and a full One-Day Team Training Workshop to prepare school teams to develop their partnership programs. As a foundational text, this handbook demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-linked programs of partnership. It shows how a good partnership program is an essential component of good school organization and school improvement for student success. This book will help every district and all schools strengthen and continually improve their programs of family and community engagement.

Download or read book Decision of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Regarding Suspension of the 1975 Auto Emission Standards written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Public Works. Subcommittee on Air and Water Pollution and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 1388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Federal Evaluations written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 1216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains an inventory of evaluation reports produced by and for selected Federal agencies, including GAO evaluation reports that relate to the programs of those agencies.

Download or read book A New Model of School Discipline written by David R. Dupper and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2010-03-25 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mounting evidence shows that zero-tolerance policies, suspensions, and restrictive security policies fail to improve school safety and student behaviors, and are linked with increased risk of dropping out. Minority students are suspended at disproportionate rates, and over a million cases of corporal punishment are reported each year. Against this dismal backdrop, David Dupper presents a transformative new model of school discipline that is preventive, proactive, and relationship-based. Unlike traditional punitive and exclusionary practices, the model developed in this Workshop volume focuses on enhancing students' connection to school through building relationships and bolstering social skills. Drawing on the latest research about what works, and what doesn't, this highly practical guide catalogs an array of proven and promising practices designed to engage, instead of exclude, students. Rather than illustrate a one-size-fits-all approach, it guides practitioners and administrators in identifying their school's unique needs and selecting appropriate strategies for use at the universal, targeted, and remedial levels. A five-step strategic planning model helps schools transition toward a holistic, relationship-based approach to discipline. Boxes, bullets, evidence summaries, and practice tips make this an accessible, forward-thinking resource for school personnel seeking to engage students and reduce behavior problems in the most effective, pragmatic, and cost-efficient manner possible.