Kennedy, V. J.2023-03-212023-03-211979-0119796653824https://hdl.handle.net/10657/13990It has only been in recent years that administrators have used and formulated different alternative-to-suspension practices designed to reduce out-of-school suspensions, expulsions, and to facilitate overall disciplinary processes in secondary schools. The purpose of this study was to analyze different phases of three alternative-to-suspension programs utilized in secondary schools (grades 9-12) in the Greater Houston Area. First, effectiveness of the programs was studied through the variables of improved student attendance, lack of repeat assignment, facilitation of graduation, and reduction in student alienation. Second, descriptive analysis of each of the program's components was analyzed and delineated. Third, educational and sociological variables wra empirically analyzed between students assigned to alternative programs and those students not assigned. Fourth, analysis of the "Alternative-to- Suspension Practices Questionnaire," as developed by the researcher was conducted to discover prevalent practices, policies, and characteristics of programs throughout the nation, Texas, and more specifically, the Houston Gulf Coast Area. [...]application/pdfenThis item is protected by copyright but is made available here under a claim of fair use (17 U.S.C. Section 107) for non-profit research and educational purposes. Users of this work assume the responsibility for determining copyright status prior to reusing, publishing, or reproducing this item for purposes other than what is allowed by fair use or other copyright exemptions. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires express permission of the copyright holder.Thesisreformatted digital