UCLA School Mental Health Project - A comprehensive site devoted to pursuing theory, research, practice, and training related to addressing mental health and psychosocial concerns through school-based interventions. The Project produces their own research, provides technical assistance, interactive discussion and links to related sites.Englishton Park: Residential Camp - For children who are experiencing behavior difficulties, emotional trouble, and/ or learning difficulties in school. This 10 day positive camping experience in Lexington, Indiana works to teach skills to help children be more successful at home and school.
National Role Models Academy - College Corps is a resident, military-style college-prep magnet school for the nations out-of-school youth with the aptitude and potential to be placed on a college-bound track.
Bureau For At-Risk Youth - Over 1000 unique resources for guidance counselors and others working with at-risk youth and their families. Includes videos, cd-roms, curriculum, handouts and more.
US Dept. of Education National Institute on Education of At-Risk Students - Supports research and development activities designed to improve students at risk for failure because of limited English language proficiency, poverty, race, geographic location or economic disadvantage.
Sort It Out - Rodeo clown Marvin Nash teaches lessons in peer pressure with humorous classroom presentation.
National Dropout Prevention Center - Information on instructional development, service learning and at-risk intervention.
Volunteer Mentor-Mediator Project - Specially trained volunteers mentor at-risk youth in their home via an on-line Internet conferencing system.
Strategies and Resources for School Counselors and Teachers - Information and links to counseling strategies and teacher interventions that include parenting tips, character education, ages and stages in child development, bullying, preventing school violence, classroom and behavior management, ADHD and more!
S. Carolina Youth ChalleNGe Academy @ The Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School - "Why Stop Learning? Get your GED. Learn Teamwork, Leadership, Life, and Work Skills. The Academy is a Military Style Bootcamp for At Risk Youth."
Common Ground Consulting - Provides an overview of affordable and effective workshops which help teachers to educate at-risk students and simultaneously develop character without sacrificing standards.
Penn State Educational Partnership Program (PEPP) - Erie, PA - The Penn State Educational Partnership Program (PEPP) is an after-school enhancement program in 3 inner city schools in Erie, PA for students at risk for not reaching their academic and career potential. In a structured setting with teachers, tutors, and community mentors, PEPP provides
