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Program to Provide Alternate Route to High School Diploma Expands into 14 New School Districts Since January

For Immediate Release

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 19, 2008) -Educational Services of America (ESA) today announced it has signed contracts with 14 new school districts since January, bringing to more tha…

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Metro schools need to lower dropout rate

By MARK CLAYPOOL – May 11, 2008

Tennessee Voices

Every nine seconds, a student drops out of school.

Some students quit school because they have to work to help support their families. Some …

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The Unlikely Mogul

Motto Magazine
by Allison Weiss Entrekin

Mark Claypool was never supposed to be the CEO of an $80 million company. He was a social worker, so by definition he was supposed to be poor.

Lik…

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Conversation with a Leader: Mark Claypool

By William Williams, wwilliams@nashvillecitypaper.com
May 25, 2007

Mark Claypool is president and CEO of Nashville-based Educational Services of America, a provider of special, alternative and …

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Florida Autism Center of Excellence Establishes Enrollment Hotline

Parents who want information on how to enroll their child in the Florida Autism Center of Excellence (FACE) can call (866) 951-FACE (3223), FACE announced today.

The charter for the Florida Autism…

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Tax Benefit Information for Parents with Children with Learning and Attention Problems

Tax season is approaching quickly, and before you begin filing your income taxes, SchwabLearning.org would like to inform you of the many tax benefits potentially available to you as a parent or guard…

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Grant to Develop Center of Excellence to Educate Students with Autism

Florida Autism Center of Excellence, Inc., a non-profit corporation dedicated to the education of children and young adults with autism, today announced it has been awarded a $700,000 grant from the F…

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The Spectrum Center program at Broach Bradenton

The Spectrum Center Program at Broach Bradenton is a new and innovative program that has achieved some exceptional results with children with autism. National…

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ESA hosts fall breakfast for California Superintendent of Public Instruction, Jack O'Connell

Spectrum Center Schools, a service division of Educational Services of America, was pleased to host a breakfast this fall for Jack O’Connell, the California Superintendent of Public Instruction. Mo…

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Joseph Dawson Joins ESA as Director of Crossroads Lakeland

In his new role, Dawson will be responsible for leadership of the 50-student school, which provides character-based and moral education for children in grades 1-12. This fall, Crossroads Lakeland adde…

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Darrell Lewis Joins ESA as Director of Broach West

In his new role, Lewis will be responsible for leadership of the 300-student school, which provides highly personalized programs for children in grades 1-12 with learning disabilities.

In addition…

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Sallie Mae® Financing Available for Eligible ESA Schools

Nashville, Tenn., October 5, 2006 – Sallie Mae® financing is now available to students who attend – or are interested in attending – eligible scho…

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Frank Castellano Joins ESA as Director of Broach South

Jacksonville, Fla., October 4, 2006 – Frank Castellano has joined Educational Services of America as the director of Broach South in Jacksonville, Fla.

In his new role, Castellano will be respon…

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ESA Acquires The Bishop-Eton School, Strengthens Presence in Tampa

Tampa, Fla., August 28, 2006 – Educational Services of America has acquired The Bishop-Eton School in Tampa.

The acquisition, which was finalized recently, will strengthen the presence of ESA in…

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ESA Expands Presence in Florida, Opening New Schools and Adding Programs for 2006-07 Academic Year

Tampa, Fla., August 28, 2006 – Educational Services of America announced today that it plans to open or expand 14 new schools and programs in Florida for the 2006-07 academic year.

ESA, which is…

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ESA Continues National Expansion - Opening New Schools and Adding Programs for 2006-07 Academic Year

Nashville, Tenn., August 28, 2006 – Continuing its national expansion plans, Educational Services of America announced today that it has acquired one school and plans to open or expand 22 additional…

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ESA Opens New School for Special Needs Students in Zephyrhills

Broach Zephyrhills Holds Open Houses in July, August

Zephyrhills, Fla. July 24, 2006 – Educational Services of America is expanding its highly successful network of Broach schools in Florida with…

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CLE Noted as "Most Extensive Transitional Programs in the Nation"

In a recent article from the Associated Press, College Living Experience has been noted as one of the “most extensive transitional programs in the nation” to assist students with disabilities pursue t…

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Senator Torlakson Visits Valley Campus

On Monday, June 12th, Senator Tom Torlakson, D 7th District, and Erin Gabel, District Representative for the 7th Senate District, toured Spectrum Center’s Valley Campus. Spectr…

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CLE-Denver will hold an open house in June for special needs students interested in attending college this fall.

Denver, Colo. May 25, 2006 – College Living Experience-Denver will hold an open house in June for special needs students interested in attending college this fall.

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CLE-Texas will hold an open house in June for special needs students interested in attending college this fall.

Austin, Texas, May 25, 2006 – College Living Experience-Texas will hold an open house in June for special needs students interested in attending college this fall.

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New Center in Denver Assists Special-Needs Students to Attend College

For Immediate Release

Contact: David Grenat
College Living Experience, 765.463.3057
or Sabo Public Relations, 616.485.1432

Denver, Colo., May 17, 2006 – A new center that assists special-ne…

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New Center in Texas Assists Special-Needs Students to Attend College

For Immediate Release

Contact: David Grenat
College Living Experience, 765.463.3057
or Sabo Public Relations, 616.485.1432

Austin, Texas, May 17, 2006 – A new center that assists special-ne…

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ESA welcomes new Crossroads School in Tampa

A new Crossroads School of Tampa recently opened its doors to students.

Crossroads Tampa, located in Seffner, Florida, currently has six students enrolled in the school. They are housed in the Eas…

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ESA Unveils New Corporate Brand Identity and Website

Nashville, TN, February 6, 2006 Educational Services of America announces the launch of a new corporate website (esa-education.com) as part of its new corporate identity. The corporate website featur…

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ESA Announces CLE in Two New Exciting Locations

In keeping with the 16-year tradition of CLE’s flagship program in Fort Lauderdale, the Austin and Denver programs will provide a comprehensive academic and life skills program designed to provide stu…

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ESA Acquires Ombudsman Educational Services

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, November 8, 2005
Educational Services of America (ESA) is pleased to announce that it has acquired Ombudsman Educational Services, the 30-year-old provider of alternative educat…

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