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Atkins, Trent; Bartuska, Jamie – Beyond Behavior, 2010
Alternative education programs (also called alternative schools) first appeared on the American landscape in the 1960s. Despite the proliferation of these programs, a generic description of what constitutes an alternative education program, historically, has been elusive. Most alternative education programs have the general criteria of serving…
Descriptors: Nontraditional Education, At Risk Students, Behavior Disorders, Urban Areas
Kneidek, Tony – Northwest Education, 1997
Describes the founding, organization, and support services of the Oregon Family Support Network. Using volunteers, the network provides support and information to families whose children are severely emotionally or behaviorally disturbed. Services include emotional support, technical assistance, networking, information, community forums, parent…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Child Advocacy, Emotional Disturbances, Family Programs