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Selected Schools for Troubled Youth
At the Troubled Teens Dot Com site, you'll find some good tips on everything from teen suicide to truancy and a group of schools that may be effective, but may also make you cash in your 401K.

All 50 of the State Departments of Education , alternative schools and links to juvenile justice, literacy programs and libraries.

The Education Planet is exactly that; a web guide for parents, educators and students. Definitely worthy of a bookmark. This Planet links to programs, schools, resources, issues, grants and articles.

Piney Woods School started in 1909, is the largest of the four remaining historically black boarding schools. Located in the beautiful Mississippi countryside [miles from anywhere] Piney Woods is credited with saving thousands of young lives. More than 95% of its graduates finish college.

The Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States roster schools (secondary and post secondary). Most are high priced, but maybe you can work a scholarship deal.

The purpose of the Grizzly Youth Academy, in California, found through the National Guard website is to improve the life coping skills and employability of at-risk youth, using a military model of discipline.

Find vital school information on all 105,000 K-12 schools in America. If you know the name of the school, a particular district or zip code, try doing your research here: the American School Directory. Search over 20 million University and education pages, plus three encyclopedias, the dictionary, thesaurus, almanacs and biographies, all from one search box, but it’ll cost you a small subscription fee!

From the National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance you will find all there is to know about private schools in this “trade” directory. Lists institutions, resources, associations and codes of ethics.

f your adolescent tests well, is a scholar and perhaps is just making so-so grades out of boredom with his or her own brilliance, try contacting A Better Chance. Through a range of programs, A Better Chance, Inc. works with talented students of color—from sixth grade through college —helping them access expanded educational and career opportunities. P-s-s-st, Oprah sezs so!!!

The American Association of Boarding Schools offers information on hundreds of boarding and day schools in the U.S., Canada and overseas. Can you say Master Card or Visa, anyone?

Parents and professionals can get FREE information and referral services for kids with special needs at the National Association of Private Special Education Centers. Virtually visit schools and get professional advice.