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 Philosophy
The EDCO Youth Alternative is a small education program devoted to working individually with students to help them grow and meet their goals in life. EDCO Youth Alternative staff believe that given the right setting and enough time, students can learn and change. In order to realize this belief, the EDCO staff works to provide an environment which stimulats:
Respect for one's self and others
Honesty and open communication
Personal responsibility for one's actions and progress
Non-violent and thoughtful resolution of difficulties
Tolerence for individual differences
Value of academic skills
Development of problem-solving and long term planning skills
These are high ideals which do not occur spontaneously. The EDCO staff uses the following strategies to accomplish these ideals:
Establishing high and realistic expectations for achievement
Confronting all issues immediately as they arise
Providing students with professional counseling
Using the help of parents and outside agencies
Accurately and honestly describing and discussing the consequences of student's actions and goals
Respecting students and expecting respect in return
Enforcing rules in a fair and flexible way
The EDCO Youth Alternative has a tradition of caring and respecting its students. Students are encouraged to grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially. All members of the EDCO Youth Alternative community (staff and students) should expect to feel safe and should expect that their person, property, and opinions will be respected. EDCO staff and students are expected to contribute to creating an atmosphere of of trust. The EDCO Youth Alternative has been a setting in which respect for rules and common decency is accepted by all staff and students. EDCO staff will always try to strike a balance between the rights of individual students and the general good of all students and staff.
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