title: Academic and behavioral characteristics of students at a secondary residential school.
abstract: This study examined academic and behavioral characteristics of 423 adolescents who had attended a residential school over a seven-year period. Students represented diverse demographic backgrounds. Student academic achievement was examined at admissions and over time in reading, mathematics, written language, and fluency. Findings are discussed with respect to present and future programming for youth enrolled in residential schools.
authors.affiliation: Youth for Tomorrow, USA.
authors.forename: Courtney D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Gaskins
authors.forename: Margo A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Mastropieri
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D012114:Residential Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D012574:Schools; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D055815:Young Adult