Abstract:

The traditional educational program for at-risk, urban youth is a dismal failure. The Multi-System Approach to Educating At-Risk Urban Youth provides a blueprint for the enhancement of existing alternative schools through the implementation of new teaching methods to address diverse learning styles, and working with government and non-profit agencies to make available a complete range of health and human service to improve students' readiness to learn. Educational, legal, social and health service agencies work cooperatively to provide prevention, intervention and aftercare services to the child and to the family. Because of a three (3) million dollar grant, Cleveland Municipal School District teachers interact daily with social workers, probation officers, counselors, and university faculty to assist children with their specific educational concerns. The team interaction involving so many diverse service providers working with the teacher focusing on a specific child's problem is the key to programmatic success.

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Frank D. Aquila is a professor of educational administration whose primary task is the preparation of school principals and superintendents. He has been the evaluator of dozens of national and state research studies. Aquila has a law degree and has focused his recent publishing and related research in the area of education law.

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Comments/Notes: This is a specialized program supported by grant funds. It fills a unique niche in the provision of specialized services for at-risk youth.

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