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Therapeutic & Alternative Boarding Schools In Georgia

We are a parent advocacy group dedicated to helping parents access the resources they need to make an informed decision about placing their child in an alternative or therapeutic boarding school. We know there are a lot of factors to consider with this decision and our aim is to walk you through the process as painlessly as possible. The more you know, the more confidence you can feel in the selection you make. Our experienced staff has helped hundreds of families just like you. Call us today and take the first step along the path to healing your family.

Georgia Regulatory Laws for Alternative Boarding Schools in Georgia

There are no official requirement for accreditation for private schools in Georgia, however, in order to participate in the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (GSNS) and/or the Georgia Private School Tax Credit, a private facility must be accredited by a state approved agency.

Teaching certification is not required for private schools in Georgia, although those schools enrolling students under the (GSNS) program must employ only teachers with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Instructors must also have at least three years of experience in health or education. The curriculum must include reading, language, arts, mathematics, social studies and science. O.C.GA §20-2-690(b)(4), (d).

All schools in Georgia are required to meet health and safety standards as set out by local and state ordinances. O.C.GA §20-2-690(b)(6), (d). It is a felony to manufacture, distribute or possess a controlled substance within 1,000 ft of a private school. O.C.GA §16-13-32.4(a).

 

Reference: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/comm/choice/regprivschl/regprivschl.pdf

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Georgia Regulatory Laws for Alternative Boarding Schools in Georgia

There are no official requirement for accreditation for private schools in Georgia, however, in order to participate in the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship (GSNS) and/or the Georgia Private School Tax Credit, a private facility must be accredited by a state approved agency.

Teaching certification is not required for private schools in Georgia, although those schools enrolling students under the (GSNS) program must employ only teachers with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Instructors must also have at least three years of experience in health or education. The curriculum must include reading, language, arts, mathematics, social studies and science. O.C.GA §20-2-690(b)(4), (d).

All schools in Georgia are required to meet health and safety standards as set out by local and state ordinances. O.C.GA §20-2-690(b)(6), (d). It is a felony to manufacture, distribute or possess a controlled substance within 1,000 ft of a private school. O.C.GA §16-13-32.4(a).

 

Reference: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/comm/choice/regprivschl/regprivschl.pdf

Statistics for At-Risk Georgia Teens

ADD/ADHD

  • 11.2%

11.2 percent of children in Georgia, aged 3–17 years have been diagnosed with ADHD. (National Survey of Children’s Health, 2016–2019).

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9489617/

TEEN PREGNANCY 

  • 18.2%

The teen pregnancy rate for adolescents aged 15 to 19 in Georgia is 18.2 per 1,000 females in this age group, according to the World Population Review.

https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/teen-pregnancy-rates-by-state

TEEN SUICIDE

  • 11.7%

Georgia ranks 23rd with a suicide rate of 11.7 deaths per 100,000 adolescents aged 15 to 19, according to data from the CDC WONDER Multiple Cause of Death Files (2020–2022).

https://www.americashealthrankings.org/explore/measures/teen_suicide/GA

DRUG USE

  • 6.75%

In 2020, approximately 788,000 teenagers aged 12 to 17 nationwide met the criteria for Illicit Drug Use Disorder (IDUD). In Georgia, about 6.75% of adolescents in this age group reported using illicit drugs, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics.

https://drugabusestatistics.org/teen-drug-use/#georgia

ALCOHOL USE

  • 7.2%

Approximately 7.20% of teens in Georgia suffer from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). (National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 2020).

https://drugabusestatistics.org/teen-drug-use/#georgia

TEEN VAPING

  • 17%

Georgia ranks 42nd among all states, with 17% of high school teens reported to have used vapes. (Drug Watch, 2024).

https://www.drugwatch.com/e-cigarettes/vape-stat-by-state/

TEEN PORNOGRAPHY

  • 57%

The porn industry experienced a 12.6% annual revenue increase from 2018 to 2023. Adolescent exposure to pornography has steadily risen, with the age of first exposure becoming increasingly younger. 57% of young adults ages 18-25 use porn monthly or more often.

https://www.addictionhelp.com/porn/statistics/

TEEN BULLYING

  • 46%

According to Pew Research Center, 46% of U.S. teens aged 13 to 17 have experienced at least one of six types of cyberbullying behaviors. (Pew Research Center, 2022).

https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/12/15/teens-and-cyberbullying-2022/

 

Summary

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Our services begin with a free evaluation of your teen in order to help us determine which groups and organizations would be of most value to you. We are extremely selective when it comes to our recommendation list. Among other things, we look for a history of success in treating teens as well as success in effectively working with the parents. We are not financially affiliated or contracted with any group we endorse, so you can be sure that our advice is genuine and non-biased. We know how much stress a troubled teen can be and we want to be your advocate to help you get through the process in the best way possible. Call us today!