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The Prairie Learning Center provides a high quality, therapeutic group experience designed to help at-risk youth examine and modify their behavior.
The goal of the Prairie Learning Center is to provide each student the opportunity to develop a core of basic life skills.
The objectives of our program are to teach social control, socially acceptable time management, and to develop a positive self-image.
Prevention, intervention, independent life skills training and the use of the outdoors as a stepping stone to success, are the core of the PLC approach.
The program is designed for adolescents with out-of-control, antisocial or delinquent behavior.
The Prairie Learning Center operates under the belief that individuals who are committing antisocial acts are doing so as a matter of choice.
They devote their energies to overpowering others to serve their own purposes.
They have had "one more chance" too many times. They have a strong sense of entitlement and often portray themselves as victims when they are actually victimizing and abusing others.
They lack the necessary effort or motivation for productive activities such as school and employment.
These adolescents have exhibited rebellious, irresponsible behavior in their families and in their communities.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Prairie Learning Center provides a high quality, therapeutic
group experience designed to help at-risk youth examine and modify
their behavior. The goal of the Prairie Learning Center is to
provide each student the opportunity to develop a core of basic
life skills. The objectives of our program are to teach social
control, socially acceptable time management, and to develop a
positive self-image. Prevention, intervention, independent life
skills training and the use of the outdoors as a stepping stone to
success, are the core of the PLC approach. The program is designed
for adolescents with out-of-control, antisocial or delinquent
behavior. The Prairie Learning Center operates under the belief
that individuals who are committing antisocial acts are doing so as
a matter of choice. They devote their energies to overpowering
others to serve their own purposes. They have had "one more chance"
too many times. They have a strong sense of entitlement and often
portray themselves as victims when they are actually victimizing
and abusing others. They lack the necessary effort or motivation
for productive activities such as school and employment. These
adolescents have exhibited rebellious, irresponsible behavior in
their families and in their communities.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2025-26)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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