The Douglass Alternative Academy provides a comprehensive program of individualized educational, behavioral health, and social services to youth in grades 6 -12 who have been recommended for an alternative school placement. We serve students from the Christina School District in New Castle County, DE.
Douglass moves beyond the services provided by traditional schools through a collaborative approach involving the student, parents/families, school professionals, community partnerships, and outside support services.
Our Core Principles
TLi, Douglass Alternative Academy, and our family of Positive Change Academy locations are based on the core principles of Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Care, Cultural Relevancy and Agency & Assets (Strengths-Based). This is woven into how we build our organizational and school community, hold ourselves and students accountable and resolve issues.
Highlights of Our Program
Small Class Size
Small class sizes of 15 students or less to better serve the needs of each student
Personalized Curriculum
1:3 Staff to Student ratio to ensure that each student receives individualized attention
Cultural Relevancy
African drumming and dancing, art, music, PE to discipline the body and mind
4 Keys to a Successful Transition
A successful transition is our goal for every Positive Change student. As such, we use a comprehensive view to determine a student's readiness for transition forward to their home school. This includes evaluating students based on our Four Keys to A Successful Transition.
Douglass Alternative Academy Directory
Curtis Smith
Principal
csmith@tliservies.orgTrayvia Romeo
Administrative Assistant
tromeo@tliservices.org
Jennifer Beers
Amanda Pollard
Transition Coordinator
apollard@tliservices.org
