[PAA-Discuss] Fwd: [wildestcolts] Excel Closes

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From: Deborah <dtv1355 at verizon.net>
To: wildestcolts at yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 5:13 pm
Subject: [wildestcolts] Excel Closes






Well, I guess the exposure of abuse didn't bode well for Aspen's Excel
program in Tx- although they'd like to blame it on the economy. In case 
you
don't remember, a deputy who worked part time there, and the Director, 
took
a young man to the county jail. Allowed inmates to force him to strip 
and
then smeared vaseline on his back side. The scared-straight approach at
$5000 month. And parents thought they were getting evidence-based 
therapy.
Enrollment shrinking from 110 to 15.

Aspen Education Group
Cerritos, CA

<http://www.strugglingteens.com/artman/publish/ExcelAcademyBN_081009.shtm
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Letter Regarding Excel Academy of Texas' Consolidation of Services

Contact:
Karen Fitzhugh
Senior Vice President, Residential Eastern Region
802-592-3344
<mailto:kfitzhugh at aspeneducation.com> kfitzhugh at aspeneducation.com

October 8, 2008

Dear Friends,

Today it was announced that as of November 21, 2008, Excel Academy of 
Texas
will discontinue operations and consolidate services. With the robust
continuum of services within Aspen Education Group, we are in the 
fortunate
position to consolidate Excel's services with other Aspen programs to
weather the current economic downturn. Our network of solid, quality
programs will allow us to continue providing the highest level of care 
for
our current students and those still seeking treatment. We anticipate a
smooth transition for our current students and families, and are 
providing
resources and support to place students in the most appropriate care. 
This
includes offering highly discounted tuition rates at other Aspen 
programs
and waived enrollment and transportation fees for transferring students 
and
families.

This decision to consolidate comes after much careful deliberation as 
to how
we could best serve youth and families struggling with substance abuse 
and
related issues in this challenging economic climate. While we regret any
inconvenience to our students, families and professional partners during
this transition, we are working hard to ensure that the best placement
decisions are made, and will continue all operations at Excel until the 
last
student is successfully placed.

We wish to thank the many talented staff of Excel for their years of
dedicated service. Our employees have always shown a commitment to
excellence and a passion for helping youth and families. We will do all 
that
we can to ensure that this process is as smooth as possible for them as
well.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. Thank you for 
your
continued support.

Sincerely,

Jim Dredge, President
Aspen Education Group

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