Education Program
Overview
Juvenile Justice programs are required to provide a career and professional education (CAPE) program. Description of program types are defined by Florida Statutes. Programs are described based on their capabilities. Florida Statutes 1003.52 describe educational services in Department of Juvenile Justice Programs, and State Board of Education 6A-6.05281(4), Educational Programs for Youth in Department of Juvenile Justice Detention, Commitment, Day Treatment, or Early Delinquency Intervention Programs, rules specify individual academic plans for all juvenile justice education students.
Title 1 Part D
All Department of Juvenile Justice sites receive funding from Title I, Part D, Local and State Neglected/Delinquent Allocations.
The Juvenile Justice Educational Centers are funded in part by Title I Part D. This funding is used to carry out highly qualified educational programs to prepare students for secondary school completion and activities to transition the student from the correctional programs to further their education or employment. The approved 2018-2019 Title I Part D grant will provide professional development training, supplemental instruction in math, tutoring services, equipment, and supplies.
School Advisory Committee
School Advisory Committee
School Advisory Committee (SAC) Meetings are held at the Lee County School District Office at 4:00pm. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. All community members are welcome to attend.
Release of the 2011-12 Elementary and Secondary Education Act School Public Accountability Reports
Release of the 2011-12 Elementary and Secondary Education Act School Public Accountability Reports
The Juvenile Justice Educational Centers Elementary and Secondary Education Act School Public Accountability Report (ESEA SPARs) are available for review online at http://doeweb-prd.doe.state.fl.us/eds/nclbspar/index.cfm or at the District office.
Statement of Non-Discrimination Policy
Staff Members
| James Buchanon, Principal |
239-335-1585 |
| Zaida Portier, Secretary to Principal |
239-335-1470 |
| Harriett Henderson, Guidance Counselor |
239-337-8139 |
| Susan Knox, ESE Staffing Specialist |
239-337-1333 |
| Joyce Baskin, Transition Specialist |
239-337-8359 |
Juvenile Justice Educational Centers