1. SECOND CHANCE SCHOOL OF NEAPOLIS THESSALONIKI Dr. KOSTAS KECHAGIAS

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Principles of operation (1/2)  Flexibility. Program Structure – Content. Assessment. Other activities.  Holistic needs approach. Psychologist. Career advisor.

6. 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.

7. Curriculum  Multi-literacy. Languages (Greek – English) Arithmetic – Mathematical Informatics Environmental Scientific (Physical Sciences) Social Culture - Art  Labs – Multi-thematic projects.

8. 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.

9. Operational  This year, Second Chance School of Neapolis has About 100 adult trainees. 15 staff members. Secretary. Psychologist. Career advisor.

10. Thanks! Second Chance School of Neapolis Thessaloniki Tel.: +30 2310 672715 E-mail: mail@sde-thess.thess.sch.gr, kkecha@hotmail.com mail@sde-thess.thess.sch.gr