The Inside Scoop: Getting Students Back on Track

Cobb's Alternative Education Program focuses on helping students with unique challenges and getting them back on track for academic success.
Suzanne Cain is the director of the Alternative Ed Program and is today's guest on The Inside Scoop. Ms. Cain has been in education for 25 years, focusing on high school and middle school settings. She discusses the Alternative Ed program and its goal of assisting students who face suspension or even expulsion from their local schools.
The program's key objective is to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. It provides individualized support and helps students overcome obstacles, including behavioral issues. Collaborations with counselors, social workers, and other resources are emphasized, creating a holistic approach to student success.
Other important work that falls under Alternative Ed is the Ombudsman program, as well as Cobb's various After-School Programs.
Ms. Cain helps to dispel the misconception that Alternative Education is only for "bad kids" and highlights the program's focus on assisting students to make better choices and succeed in various ways. She tells several inspiring stories, including students who have gone on to successful college and vocational careers.
Click here to listen to this informative and important episode of The Inside Scoop.