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Sarvis, Natalie B. – ProQuest LLC, 2011
The purpose of this study was to explore the success of the Freshmen Academy as it relates to student success. A decrease in discipline referrals, improved attendance, passing the end-of-course exams and promotion to the tenth grade is the quantifiable measures that measure the success of the Freshmen Academy. The Freshmen Academy is designed with…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Evidence, Discipline, Program Descriptions
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Marlowe, Jay M.; Pearl, Nick L.; Marlowe, Mike J. – Reclaiming Children and Youth, 2009
Brendtro, Brokenleg, and Van Bockern (2002) describe the Circle of Courage model for creating environments in which all children can thrive. This approach blends youth developmental research, the wisdom of pioneer workers, and Native American philosophies of child care. This model for reclaiming youth at risk posits four elements as essential for…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Safety, American Indians, Urban Youth
Short, Paula M. – 1988
Background for this monograph comes from a study of in-school suspension programs conducted in schools in North Carolina. Chapter 1 focuses on the effectively disciplined school in terms of a total school perspective and the characteristics of a well-disciplined school. Chapter 2 addresses three categories of administrative discipline strategies:…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Discipline, Discipline Policy, Discipline Problems