ABSTRACT

Grounded in both research and practice, Adolescent Parenthood and Education examines five alternative education models and offers practical suggestions for their implementation. This unique book presents the perspectives of teen mothers, their families and friends, service providers, administrators, and policy makers, cutting across disciplinary lines and illuminating the complex needs of young parents.

chapter

Introduction

part I|15 pages

Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice

chapter 1|6 pages

A Practitioner's Perspective

chapter 2|7 pages

A Researcher's Perspective

part II|98 pages

Study of a Comprehensive Alternative Education System for Pregnant and Parenting Teens

chapter 3|9 pages

The Setting

chapter 5|26 pages

The Voice of Adolescent Parents

chapter 6|4 pages

The Voice of Support People

chapter 7|11 pages

The Voice of Direct-Service Providers

chapter 8|5 pages

The Voice of Administrators

chapter 9|7 pages

The Voice of Policymakers

chapter 10|18 pages

Summary and Recommendations

part III|62 pages

Models of Alternative Education Programs for Pregnant and Parenting Teens

chapter 11|9 pages

Alternative Education

chapter 12|37 pages

A Comparison of the Models

chapter 13|12 pages

A Portrait from Practice

part IV|12 pages

Conclusion

chapter 14|6 pages

Recent Trends

chapter 15|4 pages

Points to Consider