SECOND CHANCE SCHOOL OF NEAPOLIS THESSALONIKI

Dr. KOSTAS KECHAGIAS

Identity Aims at adults who have not finished the

compulsory education (Gymnasium). Two (2) year studies. Evening lessons. Provides Gymnasium certificate of studies. Public, and free (without fees). Alternative curriculum of studies.

Target Group Second Chance Schools aim at young citizens

in need of social and work inclusion. Holistic trainee approach aiming at

personality development and improvement of participation at economical, social and cultural level.

Reentrance in labor market.

Targets Completion of the compulsory education of adult

citizens (over 18). Reentrance to education and professional

training of drop outs. Acquisition of modern knowledge, skills and

attitudes. Improvement of self esteem. Improvement of position in labor market.

Principles of operation (1/2) Flexibility.

Program Structure – Content. Assessment. Other activities.

Holistic needs approach. Psychologist. Career advisor.

Principles of operation (2/2) Cooperation with social authorities. Acquisition of basic and advance knowledges

and skills. Reading - Writing. Basic arithmetic. Computer literacy.

Social skills.

Curriculum Multi-literacy.

Languages (Greek – English) Arithmetic – Mathematical Informatics Environmental Scientific (Physical Sciences) Social Culture - Art

Labs – Multi-thematic projects.

Administrative Schools of the General Secretary of Life Long

Learning, through the Institute of Life Long Learning.

At 2008-2009 there are 59 SCSs in operation. In Thessaloniki there are 3 SCSs in operation:

Neapolis. Center. Prison of Diavata.

Co funded from EU and Greek Government.

Operational This year, Second Chance School of Neapolis

has About 100 adult trainees. 15 staff members. Secretary. Psychologist. Career advisor.

Thanks!Second Chance School of Neapolis

Thessaloniki

Tel.: +30 2310 672715E-mail: mail@sde-thess.thess.sch.gr ,

kkecha@hotmail.com