The PACE program launched in August 2006 serves youth who attend Denver Public Schools middle schools and K-8 schools (grades 6-8) who exhibit significant behavioral problems. PACE--a program partnership between Catholic Charities, Denver Public Schools, and Safe City--specializes in serving high needs youth who are otherwise facing expulsion. The goal of the PACE program is to provide an alternative placement to out of school suspension while providing the student with life skills education aimed at preventing future disciplinary incidents and successful reintegration back into a traditional education program. The program is available to any DPS middle school student who has been suspended and has a pending expulsion hearing.To bolster their likelihood for academic success, PACE offers students services in one-on-one and small group assistance in the areas of literacy and math, homework assistance and cognitive-based life skills training. PACE work also includes increased systems coordination between the school system, service providers, and juvenile justice organizations. CPCC has provided resources for the NE Denver site. Denver Public Schools has secured funding to continue this program beginning September 2011.
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