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Title: Recommendation: Description: This is the ninth annual cooperative agreement regarding the Highridge Family Center. The program will serve up to 72 disciplinary and truant male and female youths and the students will receive instruction at the Sabal Palm facility. The criteria for placement is determined by the Highridge Family Center through an application process that is open to all Palm Beach County students between the ages of 11-15. The goal of the program is for students to develop the social skills, academic knowledge, and vocational skills necessary to ensure a successful transition to their home school. Length of the program is approximately four (4) months and is residential. Students are evaluated through the SRI reading, STAR math and FCAT tests and Highridge provides intensive counseling and behavior management for students and families with a continuation of three (3) months counseling and family services while attending their home school. The school district is responsible for the instructional staff, custodian, and materials needed to provide the educational program. Financial Impact: For Additional Information, contact: Ann Killets/(akillets@palmbeach.k12.fl.us Janice Cover Jack L. Thompson Attachments (list):
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