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The Perceptions Of The Effectiveness Of The Phoenix Alternative Program, Jason Dethor Laffitte
The Perceptions Of The Effectiveness Of The Phoenix Alternative Program, Jason Dethor Laffitte
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Many school districts throughout the United States utilize alternative schools for students who have not been successful in a traditional school setting. The Phoenix Program is a second chance alternative school in Mobile, Alabama that provides educational opportunities to students who are at risk of dropping out or school or under a long-term suspension from a regular school program.
This study was conducted to determine the perceptions of the effectiveness of the Phoenix Program on students who have been suspended from their assigned school for a long term. Participants in this study included 36 principals and assistant principals, 30 students, …