Return To District Model

At time when program quality, accountability, legal compliance and cost effectiveness are critical factors in educational development, Columbus can assist school districts to plan and implement a Return to District project.  These projects allow districts to reduce costs and enhance services by returning students to their home district from non-public school placements. 

The Return to District project is based on a master plan developed between the district and a Columbus team of noted education leaders.  This plan provides timelines for all tasks, identifies evidence based practices, establishes a budget, recruits highly qualified teachers and support personnel, and defines evaluation criteria.  Additionally, Columbus provides an on-site project manager and assigns a senior educational consultant to assist in executing the plan.  This comprehensive approach builds both program success and staff capacity.

For more information on Return to District contact:

In California

Rod C. Gaeta, Ed. D.
818-371-7436
rgaeta@columbusorg.com

Outside California

Michele Bortner, D. Ed.
Director of Educational Development
717-968-1995
mbortner@columbusorg.com