The MENTOR School Assistance Program

Describes the support services offered by MENTOR, a national provider of treatment foster care services for children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities. MENTOR provides individualized residential services in host homes. The trained host/caregiver also provides both in-...

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Published in:Preventing school failure 1997-01, Vol.41 (3), p.128-130
Main Authors: Fishman, Robin, Stelk, Wayne, Clark, Hewitt B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior Disorders
Elementary Secondary Education
Emotional Disturbances
Foster Care
Integrated Services
Mentors
Therapeutic Environment
Tutorial Programs
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Summary:Describes the support services offered by MENTOR, a national provider of treatment foster care services for children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral disabilities. MENTOR provides individualized residential services in host homes. The trained host/caregiver also provides both in- and out-of-the-classroom school assistance that is designed to avoid classroom disruption and to improve academic functioning. (DB)
ISSN:1045-988X
1940-4387
DOI:10.1080/10459889709603281