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Edit this Header. Type the organization and program name and the funder for whom it is being completed . The page # is already set at the bottom right of every page. B . PROGRAM NEED STATEMENT (Entire Section B not to exceed one page) 1 . a) What is the unacceptable condition requiring change ? b) Who has the need ? C) Where do they live ? d) Provide local, state, or national trend data, with reference source, that corroborates that this is an area of need. t� # 1 Students that are suspended from school and are left at home with no adult supervision become at-risk. With additional unaccounted time they are subject to engage in , promiscuity, drug, alcohol, or juvenile crime. #2 Practically all of suspended students return to school with incomplete or no assignments done at all. #3 students are penalized because of a bad choice, yet the return to school with no instructions on behavior modification or coping skills . #4 suspensions are unexcused absentees. Too many absentees led to an automatic grade reduction. When unexcused absentees are reported to the state, allocated funds to the School District are reduced. Family dynamic are a major factor in improving the behavior or children. Most parents of suspended student need additional knowledge on coping skills and effective parenting methods . b) Over 1 ,484 Indian River County students were suspended last year according to data collected from our District Informational Service Department. Although 1484 students were suspended, there were 1534 suspensions. Many of these student, if left home alone, are prone to engage in additional deviant behavior. 2. a) Identify similar programs that are currently serving the needs of your targeted population ; b) Explain how these existing programs are under-serving the targeted population of your program. There Aren ' t any other program similar to ours . We are the only program for suspended students in this county. 6