Welcome to New Directions
SWPS Alternative Education Program (AEP)

Our program is designed to help at-risk youth learn the discipline and behavior required for success. It promotes self-direction, taking responsibility for thoughts and action, and finding internal motivation to achieve.

Students with behavior issues may need to
attend one of our two program components:

1) Disciplinary (DAEP)
(Predetermined length)
or
2) Behavior Modification (BMAEP)
(Exit based on improved performance/behavior)



1201 Austin Hwy.
Suite 200
San Antonio, TX 78209

Phone: (210) 828-2161
Fax: (210) 826-9962

1) Disciplinary AEP
Young people sometimes make bad decisions, which can lead to inappropriate choices and actions. Often, these short-term challenges can be corrected with mild repercussions… a dose of consequence.
Sometimes not....

When it takes a more long-term process to correct things, it may be best to focus on a more behavior-oriented approach………….

2) Behavior Modification AEP
For those students with more long-term challenges, it may be necessary to focus more intently on the causes…

Our mission is simple:
“Attend to the behavioral issues preventing students from having
all educational options available to them - and help them help themselves.”

This occurs in both the DAEP and BMAEP, but is an intense focus in BMAEP.

Several methodologies are used to facilitate behavioral change:

Goal Setting
Values Clarification
Self-Esteem Building
Social Skills Development

All in addition to the same self-paced academic curriculum taught at the main campuses.

Progress is made through a point-based system that recognizes and rewards appropriate/targeted behavior.

And once a student returns to the mainstream classroom, their behavior is still monitored to ensure it doesn't regress, but continually improves.

To learn more about this program, contact Sue Eakle at 210-828-2161.

“People may doubt what you say, but they will always believe what you do.”