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Youth Education Services: Schools Division


 

Welcome!

 

The ROE #3 - Youth Education Services: Schools Division team is dedicated to serving the at-risk population of the region.

 

Since 1993, the Youth Education Services Schools Division strives to offer a choice of quality educational programs to help serve many students with different needs. Hundreds of students have found success in our communities that focus on trauma-informed educator practices and building relationships with students and families.

 

For truant, dropout, or unsuccessful students in grades 9 through 12, look at our Alternative High Schools - New Approach located in Vandalia, Aspire located in Effingham, and Revive located in Litchfield.

 

For suspended or expelled youth in grades 6 through 8, we offer our Safe Schools programs - FOCUS in Vandalia, TriStar Academy in Effingham, and Phoenix in Litchfield.

 

For students in grades Kindergarten through 8th who are experiencing difficulty attending school on a regular basis, we provide Regular Attendance Programs.

 

Call Principal Laura Benhoff (Vandalia ~ 618-283-9311), Principal Amber Kidd (Effingham ~ 217-342-2865), or Principal Jake Elliott (Litchfield ~ 217-408-2185) for more information on these programs.
 

Aspire Alternative High School


TriStar Academy Safe Schools Program
1901 S. Fourth St. Suite 215

Effingham, IL 62401
Phone: (217) 342-2865


Revive Alternative High School


Phoenix Safe Schools Program
1100 Old Rte.66N

Litchfield, IL 62056
Phone: (217) 408-2185


New Approach Alternative High School


FOCUS Safe Schools Program
1500 Jefferson St.  

Vandalia, IL  62471
Phone: (618) 283-9311


 

 

Safe Return to Learn Plan and ESSER III Funds Use Plan for ROE 3 Youth Educational Services - All Sites 

 

Referal Forms: 
ROE #3 Safe School Program Student Referral Form - To be completed by School Principal only.
ROE #3 YES Alternative HS Student Referral Form

Truancy/RAP Referral Form - To be completed by School Principal only.


ROE #3 JR. HIGH SAFE SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK
ROE #3 ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK

School Wellness Policy

 

Please use the links above or to the left to view additional information about both programs or contact the Program Administrators below:

Program Administrators

Laura Benhoff - Alternative Education Programs - Vandalia

 

Amber Kidd - Alternative Education Programs - Effingham

 

Jake Elliott - Alternative Education Programs - Litchfield

Suicide Prevention Information

In compliance with Public Act 102-0134

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifelinehttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

1-800-273-8255

 

Crisis Text Linehttps://www.crisistextline.org
US and Canada: text 741741