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Therapeutic & Alternative Boarding Schools In Oregon
If you have been struggling with your teen, then you have probably been considering an alternative or therapeutic boarding school. If this decision is in your future, there is a lot of consider before choosing a facility that is right for your child. With the bewildering array of information that is available online, it can be hard to know which groups and facilities are reputable and trustworthy.
We want to help you! Help Your Teen Now is a resource agency/parent advocacy group that is dedicated to helping parents access the most comprehensive information possible. Our free evaluation services and solid advice have helped hundreds of families get their lives back on track. Call us today!
Oregon Regulatory Laws
Private schools may, but are not required to register with the Department of Education. Those that do register are required to show that their teachers are qualified, if not actually licensed, the facility is able to protect the health and safety of the students and the curriculum reflects the academic and educational goals of the public school system. Or. Rev. Stat. 345.525
Private schools offering residential facilities must be licensed by the Children’s Services Division. Licensing standards include physical health, safety and curriculum advisement by the superintendent of public instruction. Or. Rev. Stat. §418.327.
Teachers at private schools must demonstrate their qualifications through a current teaching license or teaching a minimum of half time in their field of study while they actively obtain a teaching certificate. They may also prove they they possess verifiable experience consistent with the subject in which they are instructing. Or. Admin. R 581-45-530
Private schools in Oregon, with a student roster of 50 or more are required to hold monthly safety drills as well as instructing students in fire and earthquake preparedness. Or. Rev. Stat
. §336.072. Schools are also subject to current building codes, including the use of fire retardant materials within the building. Or. Rev. Stat. §479.140.
Reference: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/comm/choice/regprivschl/regprivschl.pdf
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Oregon Regulatory Laws
Private schools may, but are not required to register with the Department of Education. Those that do register are required to show that their teachers are qualified, if not actually licensed, the facility is able to protect the health and safety of the students and the curriculum reflects the academic and educational goals of the public school system. Or. Rev. Stat. 345.525
Private schools offering residential facilities must be licensed by the Children’s Services Division. Licensing standards include physical health, safety and curriculum advisement by the superintendent of public instruction. Or. Rev. Stat. §418.327.
Teachers at private schools must demonstrate their qualifications through a current teaching license or teaching a minimum of half time in their field of study while they actively obtain a teaching certificate. They may also prove they they possess verifiable experience consistent with the subject in which they are instructing. Or. Admin. R 581-45-530
Private schools in Oregon, with a student roster of 50 or more are required to hold monthly safety drills as well as instructing students in fire and earthquake preparedness. Or. Rev. Stat
. §336.072. Schools are also subject to current building codes, including the use of fire retardant materials within the building. Or. Rev. Stat. §479.140.
Reference: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/comm/choice/regprivschl/regprivschl.pdf
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Statistics for At-Risk Oregon Teens
ADD/ADHD
- 8.7%
8.7 percent of children in Oregon, aged 3–17 years have been diagnosed with ADHD. (National Survey of Children’s Health, 2016–2019).
TEEN PREGNANCY
- 10.1%
The teen pregnancy rate for adolescents aged 15 to 19 in Oregon is 10.1 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
- 13.7%
Oregon ranks 33rd with a suicide rate of 13.7 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/OR
DRUG USE
- 11.46%
In 2020, approximately 788,000 teenagers aged 12 to 17 nationwide met the criteria for Illicit Drug Use Disorder (IDUD). In Oregon, about 11.46% of adolescents in this age group reported using illicit drugs, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics.
ALCOHOL USE
- 10.79%
Approximately 10.79% of teens in Oregon suffer from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). (National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 2020).
TEEN VAPING
- 5.9%
Approximately 5.9% of middle and high school students, equivalent to 1.63 million individuals, reported current e-cigarette use. Annual National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2024.
https://www.fda.gov/tobacco-products/youth-and-tobacco/results-annual-national-youth-tobacco-survey
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.
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/
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