BEHAVIORAL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS (BAP)
The BAP program provides life skills, teambuilding initiatives and leadership opportunities to middle and high school students. The students are identified at risk of failure due to being unmotivated, severely disruptive, having learning difficulties, high truancy or other behaviors. This Program will provide students the opportunity to develop skills that will enhance their personal growth and lead to academic and community success.
B.A.P. Guidelines
1. Sequential Approach
- Awareness
- Trust
- Communication
- Cooperation
- Leadership/Risk Taking/Support
- Individual/Group Problem Solving
- Leadership/Risk Taking/Support
2. Challenge by Choice
- Choose your challenge- Choice and Commitment
- Step outside your comfort zone
- Go beyond your perceived limits
3. Full Value Contract
- Value each team member through words and actions
- Provide a safe environment with clear and fair discipline guidelines
- Be present
- Support
B.A.P. Skill Focus
- The power of Choice
- Responsibility
- Who is responsible for your behavior?
- Authenticity
- Who are you? Honest, Open feedback
- Commitment
- What are you committed to?
- Contribution
- What are you here to contribute? Focus Out
B.A.P. Program Characteristics
- Referral Process that is initiated at each Middle School
- Objective Assessment Form- BarON EQ-I-YV(S)
- Caring and demanding teachers and facilitators
- Small group size (12 max)
- BAP Classroom
- Adventure Challenge Programming
- Counseling SupportSelf
- Reflection Journaling
- Continuing Support of all school personnel
Outcomes
- Increased Attendance Rates
- Decreased behavior referrals
- Increased self concept, esteem and locus if control
- Improved School Participation
- Individuals take responsibility for behavior
- Increase in Positive Peer Relationships