Session 45: Community Service Programs: Viable Options for Long-Term Suspended Students

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Community Services Programs provide students who are long-term suspended an opportunity to engage in safe, structured, personal-growth activities while they are away from school. This presentation provides a comprehensive review of the North Carolina Community Service Project. The presenters outline important components, results, and considerations for replication. An important theme is collaboration among school personnel, community groups and families in helping students reconnect with their educational environment.

Presenters:
Brenda Hall, Associate Professor of Counseling, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Richard Watkins, Instructor, School of Education, North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC

Strand 3: University, Community & School District Partnerships