Statement of Need
The Delaware Department of Education has legislated that School Districts within the state be allowed to “provide alternative educational and related services for the more severe discipline problems in the public schools.” These alternative and/or related services (Home Bound Instruction) may come in the form of supportive instruction for students who are ill, hospitalized for various reasons, serving a suspension or expulsion, or otherwise unable to learn in a traditional school environment. These services are provided by school district employees and various contractors to meet the education needs of the students.
Home Bound Students are given instruction at home or in a community setting for a nominal period of time …show more content…
The rise of gang activity amongst adolescents in the Wilmington, Delaware area was sited in a 2012 audit of the Juvenile Systems of Delaware stating that, “A 2012 review of Delaware Juvenile Justice System conducted by Comprehensive Strategy Group brought attention to Gang-related violence, making the assessment and addressing of gang violence as one of the highest priority recommendations. This recommendation was supported in part by a 300% increase in gang members from …show more content…
Whereas a homebound student receives on average 5 hours per week with little to none of the supports afforded a student in the traditional school setting. The HBP educational instructor has the dual task of educating the most challenging students in the most challenging environment. Even in the best learning environment the students are still isolated which is contrary to best practices. Many behavioral issues arise from poor academic attainment and this can be compounded for a student if they fall behind during a HBP
The Delaware Department of Education has legislated that School Districts within the state be allowed to “provide alternative educational and related services for the more severe discipline problems in the public schools.” These alternative and/or related services (Home Bound Instruction) may come in the form of supportive instruction for students who are ill, hospitalized for various reasons, serving a suspension or expulsion, or otherwise unable to learn in a traditional school environment. These services are provided by school district employees and various contractors to meet the education needs of the students.
Home Bound Students are given instruction at home or in a community setting for a nominal period of time …show more content…
The rise of gang activity amongst adolescents in the Wilmington, Delaware area was sited in a 2012 audit of the Juvenile Systems of Delaware stating that, “A 2012 review of Delaware Juvenile Justice System conducted by Comprehensive Strategy Group brought attention to Gang-related violence, making the assessment and addressing of gang violence as one of the highest priority recommendations. This recommendation was supported in part by a 300% increase in gang members from …show more content…
Whereas a homebound student receives on average 5 hours per week with little to none of the supports afforded a student in the traditional school setting. The HBP educational instructor has the dual task of educating the most challenging students in the most challenging environment. Even in the best learning environment the students are still isolated which is contrary to best practices. Many behavioral issues arise from poor academic attainment and this can be compounded for a student if they fall behind during a HBP