An Alternative School Collaboration Model

The Wood County Alternative School Program was studied to determine overall effectiveness as perceived by students, parents, probation officers, and school administrators. A qualitative research design utilizing a structured interview of students assigned to the Wood County Alternative School during...

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Published in:American secondary education 1999-12, Vol.28 (2), p.27-36
Main Authors: Kallio, Brenda R., Sanders, Eugene T.W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
At risk students
Behavior Problems
Cooperative Programs
Educational administration
Educational Environment
High Risk Students
High school students
High Schools
Home schooling
In the Schools
Individualized Instruction
Junior high schools
Nontraditional Education
Ohio (Wood County)
Parent Participation
Parents
Probation officers
School principals
Secondary education
Small Classes
Student Surveys
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Summary:The Wood County Alternative School Program was studied to determine overall effectiveness as perceived by students, parents, probation officers, and school administrators. A qualitative research design utilizing a structured interview of students assigned to the Wood County Alternative School during the Spring Semester, 1997, was conducted. Parents, probation officers (assigned to the alternative school student), and administrators also provided data for this study. The results indicated that the alternative school has been perceived to be generally effective by the subjects identified in this study. Specific analysis has been provided that includes focus on (a) general perceptions of the Wood County Alternative School Program, (b) communication patterns, (c) perceptions of academic performance, (d) pre and post behavioral observations, and (e) progress toward graduation.
ISSN:0003-1003
2326-9618