Alternative Education - Adelphoi is Alternative Education? Alternative education is a temporary placement to assist students in returning successfully to their home school.

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What is Alternative Education?Alternative education is a temporary placement to assist students in returning successfully to their home school. Adelphoi provides behavior counseling, social skills and academic instruction for students in grades 6-12. Special education services are provided at each school and Adelphoi accepts special education students who need a 45-day placement.

The academic instruction is presented in three formats: traditional classroom instruction, on-line instruction and independent study for credit recovery. Any combi-nation can be offered to a student based upon approv-al by the school district. The education program is in session 180 days, 5.5 instructional hours daily and 2.5 hours of counseling each week.

The credit recovery option is called Your Education Suc-cess (YES). The YES program assists students to recov-er credits in order to graduate with their cohort class. Districts using the YES program have a decrease in the number of reported drop outs and an increase in the number of students graduating with their cohort class.

Benefits• Using data to drive critical decisions related

to behavior plans and classroom instruction• Offering a standard-based curriculum• Covering the costs of tuition and books

at community colleges upon graduation through the Adelphoi Promise Program

• Preparing students for success through the career awareness curricula

• Holding regular meetings with school districts and parents

• Designing classes with a low student-to-teacher ratio.

Discharge/Aftercare PlanningA meeting with the school district is held prior to dis-charge in which all pertinent information is shared and a plan for a successful return is implemented. Students are monitored for three months by a staff member from Adelphoi.

Millvale, Allegheny CountyHartford Heights, Westmoreland CountyFairchance, Fayette CountyAltoona, Blair CountyIndiana, Indiana CountyButler, Butler CountyKittanning, Armstrong County

Admission/Intake RequirementsStudents who attend this program meet PA Depart-ment of Education criteria for placement:

• Disregard for school authority, including per-sistent violation of school policy and rules.

• Display of or use of controlled substances on school property or during school affiliated activities

• Violent or threatening behavior on school prop-erty or during school-related activities

• Possession of a weapon on school property• Commission of a criminal act on school property• Misconduct that would merit suspension or

expulsion under school policy• Habitual truancy

Locations

Education• Staff include counselors, PA certified classroom teachers and special education teachers.• Students are taught basic courses in math, science, English, social studies, health and physical education. Online courses are also available.• Adelphoi uses IEP Writer software.• Adelphoi uses STAR Renaissance reading and math assessment for progress monitoring and to develop explicit instruction for students in the lowest academic tier• Data Analysis Teams at each school analyze academic and behavioral data.• Drug and alcohol education provided.

• Each site embraces the Sanctuary Model, a trauma-informed model of care. The Sanctuary Model has been proven to reduce physical aggression and promote a safe, nonviolent atmosphere for students and staff.• Both individual and group counseling models are used. All student receive Choice Theory Counseling. Students are assigned to other groups based upon their behavioral need.• A functional behavior assessment is conducted for all students to identify specific goals.

Behavioral Support

“When I fell behind at my home school I was afforded the opportunity to attend the Y.E.S. program… I now can attend Slippery Rock University on schedule.” Student, 2011-2012

“I was able to move quicker with the subjects I was good at, and get one-on-one help with the ones I strug-gled. I plan to attend Butler CCC for dietitian through the Adelphoi Promise.” Student, 2012-2013

“The Y.E.S. Program operates on the educational belief that ‘all students can succeed’ and offers a second chance to those with willingness and commitment to work hard academically. The student who gains a posi-tive outlook, values education, and experiences success will have the best opportunity to graduate with hope for the future. William H. Kerr, Ed.D Superintendent of Schools

“The Y.E.S Program has helped many of our students achieve their goal of earning a diploma that otherwise would not have graduated. It has been very beneficial for our students that are not successful in the tradition-al school environment.” Matthew Pawk, Ed.D. Coordinator of Special Education & Psychological Services

Testimonials

Photo:Adelphoi Campus, Latrobe, PA

About AdelphoiAdelphoi is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a continuum of quality services to children, youth and families. Headquartered in Latrobe, PA, Adelphoi has programs in 30 coun-ties, serving nearly 1,000 youth and families on a daily basis and over 2,500 children annually. Adelphoi’s vast continuum of care includes group homes, a Charter School, foster and adoption services, education programs, mental health services, after-school programs, in-home services, shelter care, multisystemic therapy and secure care.

Adelphoi has over 700 employees and assists persons and communities in need from over 60 counties throughout the Commonwealth, as well as from Ohio, and Delaware. Adelphoi’s mission is to serve communities of need through exemplary and affordable human service programs for children, youth and families.

If you would like to learn more about Adelphoi’s Alternative Education Programs please contact:

Mark Dysert, [email protected] or Renee Taladay, [email protected] Village Way, Latrobe, PA 15650 • Phone: 724-804-7000 • Fax: 724-520-1878

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