Q54. To the best of your knowledge, over the past 3 reporting years, have there been any complaints concerning the following aspects of educational programming at residential facilities providing targeted services for youth?

  There have been complaints There have been no complaints Don't know No response Number
of States
a. Non-accredited program awarded diplomas, certificates, or other records of academic achievement 4 18 19 3 44
b. Unqualified teachers or staff provided instruction 7 18 17 2 44
c. Diplomas or certificates awarded to unqualified youth 3 17 22 2 44
d. Private schools or academies, certified to provide education, also provided behavior modification or other mental health or substance abuse treatment without certification or licensure for those services 6 14 21 3 44
e. Facilities not following Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that were developed in regular schools for special education students prior to residential placement 11 15 16 2 44