With the emergence of less strident student populations, any program surviving beyond the mid-80s was considered an anachronism. The kinds of students they are designed for are no longer here. The Founders recognized that poor attendance was a symptom of larger problems, and they reflected this in their design. The Founders created a program that allows our students more independence and that allows teachers to work more closely with each student. He oversees the program, although most decisions are entrusted to the teachers on site.
Students can also earn credit for community college classes.
Each leader is responsible for one group and usually sits in on another group to support that group's leader. Working together and learning from one another, we don't experience the isolation most teachers feel. More important, we set aside time each week to critique one another's work, based on our observations. We also find it helpful for each of us to know all the students. The other half apply directly to us and may enroll for any reason.