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Cost Effectiveness Of Maintaining Students With Emotional Disorders In The Public School System, Robert C. Macmillan, Michael Grimes, Bill Filler, Christie Norton, Nancy Cooper, Teresa Gibson
Cost Effectiveness Of Maintaining Students With Emotional Disorders In The Public School System, Robert C. Macmillan, Michael Grimes, Bill Filler, Christie Norton, Nancy Cooper, Teresa Gibson
Robert C. MacMillan
This report examines the cost effectiveness of the Marchus School's 599/1261 Project, one of two programs funded by the State of California, that established an inclusive education program for 17 students with serious emotional disturbances at risk for nonpublic school placements. The project teaches academic, social, and conflict resolution skills by using a social cognitive approach that fosters healthy emotional development and academic achievement. The active support and participation of each student's family is also encouraged. "Wrap around services" provided by mental health and other agencies support the classroom staff and include services such as a one-to-one assistant, a mobile …