Reconnection Center
Purpose
The Reconnection Center’s sole purpose is to re-engage disconnected youth with educational opportunities. Historically, if students are not re-engaged immediately upon request, they are discouraged and they disengage for even longer periods of time. The Reconnection Center will provide students with academic assessments, credit evaluation, credit recovery, and identification of a “best-fit” education placement.
Student Profile
High school students who are:
• Seeking re-engagement;
• Not currently enrolled in or attending a school/program;
• Unable to re-engage in education due to program capacity limitations and/or insufficient time remaining in term/semester to complete coursework.
Length of Enrollment
The goal of the Reconnection Center is to re-engage students in a permanent educational environment as soon as possible. Students will remain only until a “best-fit” is identified and available. Therefore, participation in the Reconnection Center will be less than one semester.
Location and Hours
The Reconnection Center is located in room C-102 in the north wing of Benson High School. Students will attend Monday through Thursday, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 10:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Enrollment Process
• A student who desires to re-engage, and a placement is unavailable, will be referred to PPS Direction Services, 503-916-2000 ext. 71154.
• Direction Services will determine available resources and/or connect student with the Reconnection Center.
• If referred to the Reconnection Center, the Transition Specialists will meet with the student and develop an immediate enrollment plan with student/family.
ENROLLMENT FLOW CHART
Program Components
• Academic Assessment through Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
• Credit/Transcript Evaluation
• Student/Family interview
• Development of Short-Term Education Plan (STEP)
• Review of Programs/Schools
• Credit Recovery through on-line courses with teacher support
• Personalized transition to a “best-fit” educational placement
• Follow-up for one semester
The Reconnection Center’s sole purpose is to re-engage disconnected youth with educational opportunities. Historically, if students are not re-engaged immediately upon request, they are discouraged and they disengage for even longer periods of time. The Reconnection Center will provide students with academic assessments, credit evaluation, credit recovery, and identification of a “best-fit” education placement.
Student Profile
High school students who are:
• Seeking re-engagement;
• Not currently enrolled in or attending a school/program;
• Unable to re-engage in education due to program capacity limitations and/or insufficient time remaining in term/semester to complete coursework.
Length of Enrollment
The goal of the Reconnection Center is to re-engage students in a permanent educational environment as soon as possible. Students will remain only until a “best-fit” is identified and available. Therefore, participation in the Reconnection Center will be less than one semester.
Location and Hours
The Reconnection Center is located in room C-102 in the north wing of Benson High School. Students will attend Monday through Thursday, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., and Friday, 10:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Enrollment Process
• A student who desires to re-engage, and a placement is unavailable, will be referred to PPS Direction Services, 503-916-2000 ext. 71154.
• Direction Services will determine available resources and/or connect student with the Reconnection Center.
• If referred to the Reconnection Center, the Transition Specialists will meet with the student and develop an immediate enrollment plan with student/family.
ENROLLMENT FLOW CHART
Program Components
• Academic Assessment through Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)
• Credit/Transcript Evaluation
• Student/Family interview
• Development of Short-Term Education Plan (STEP)
• Review of Programs/Schools
• Credit Recovery through on-line courses with teacher support
• Personalized transition to a “best-fit” educational placement
• Follow-up for one semester
