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Redlands, CA (August 15, 2010) � Benchmark is proud to announce our educational options for Fall, 2010.

High School

Benchmark is one of the only young adult programs to offer an integrated, on-site high school component. We currently have 7 students enrolled in our Benchmark Young Adult School high school curriculum. Those students will be working one-on-one with our educational staff to facilitate a WASC-accredited high school diploma. Benchmark is a fully accredited Academic Institution with NPSAG. Our high school curriculum is available throughout the year and there is no additional charge for high school at Benchmark Transitions!

College

Over 27 Benchmark students are currently enrolled in traditional academic classes* at local community colleges for the Fall semester. Students attend classes at local schools, Crafton Hills and San Bernardino Valley Community Colleges. Both colleges are affiliated with the University of CA and California State University system programs and offer fully accredited academic programs. Although Fall classes have already begun, we assess transcripts and implement an educational plan immediately for each student who enrolls, placing students in classes as quickly as possible.

Internships

Benchmark students are working as interns in fields such as Physical Therapy Aide and Veterinary Technician! Other programs are available and we will work with our students to help them obtain internship hours for their field of study.

Vocational Programs

Benchmark has recently launched a Computer Network Technician Program and students are in the community getting hands-on training and paid jobs in programs such as massage therapy, wind-turbine mechanics, automotive mechanics and many others*!

Work Skills at Benchmark

Hands-on projects are designed to instill core values such as work ethic, project & time management, task completion and pride of workmanship. Benchmark has a long history of working with both traditional and non-traditional learners. Our experience allows us to provide both an academic and vocational program that meets each student's individual needs. We look forward to helping you find the best program for your struggling young adult students.

*Some additional charges may apply. Please contact Shelley Skaggs at 800-474-4848 or via email at sskaggs@benchmarkyas.com for additional details.

Redlands, CA (August 1, 2010) � Benchmark cordially invites educational consultants, clinicians and treatment program representatives to attend the upcoming Fall Networking Luncheon, co-hosted by Northwest Academy and RecoveryView.com, on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Guest speakers will be Ronaye DeSiena, Psy.D., and Ronaye Calvert, Psy.D., discussing, “Neurofeedback: The Next Step in Complete Client Care.” In addition, Margo Desannoy will be signing her award-winning novel, Alex and the Amazing Dr. Frankenslime, about a 12 year old girl growing up in an alcoholic family.

Redlands, CA (January 25, 2010) � It is with respect and honor that Benchmark Transitions announces the retirement of Richard Brimhall, Dean of Admissions.

"We appreciate Richard's many years of service to Benchmark, especially his dedication to our parents and families in his role as the 'Admissions Guy,'" states owner and executive director, Jayne Longnecker-Harper. "Richard has made a significant impact on the lives of our staff, students and families. He will be missed greatly as he transitions into the next chapter of his life's journey. We fully expect to see him flying around overhead in his new plane!" Richard plans to volunteer with the USO, the Republican Party and, of course, enjoy his hobby of flying his private airplane.

Brent Bowers Joins Benchmark Transitions

Redlands, CA (August 6, 2009) � Benchmark is pleased to announce that Brent Bowers has joined our team as a clinical outreach specialist. Brent will be working closely with alcohol and drug treatment programs, therapists and other behavioral health and addiction providers regarding clinical outreach and business development.

Benchmark's Michael Valenzuela Earns CATC

Redlands, CA (January 26, 2009) – Benchmark Young Adult School proudly announces that Primary Life Coach E. Michael Valenzuela, III, has achieved his Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor (CATC) credential through the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators CAADE.) Michael will pilot Benchmark's enhanced 12-Step curriculum, which has recently implemented the Matrix Model, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) treatment for addicts.

Benchmark Young Adult School Persists Against Internet Lies

Redlands, CA (November 14, 2008) - Benchmark Young Adult School announces today that its lawsuit against former student, Michael Crawford, has been dismissed due to a very short statute of limitations which applies to claims alleging damages from defamatory statements posted on the Internet.

Benchmark Young Adult School Celebrates 15-year Anniversary

Redlands, CA (October 1, 2008) � Jayne Selby-Longnecker, Executive Director and CEO of Benchmark Young Adult School, proudly announces that Benchmark celebrated its 15-year anniversary on September 9, 2008.

Benchmark Adds Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to Curriculum

Redlands, CA (September 19, 2008) - Benchmark Young Adult School is pleased to announce that we have enhanced our Sober Living and Emotional Growth curriculum to include DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) through the acclaimed series, �From Chaos to Freedom� by Marsha Linehan, Ph.D.

Thomas Croke Reviews Benchmark

Redlands, CA (Friday, August 08, 2008) - Thomas J. Croke of FamilyLight SM Consultants, and member of Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), recently reviewed Benchmark Young Adult School.

Benchmark Alumn Makes Dean's List

Redlands, CA (August 8, 2008)- Benchmark Young Adult School proudly announces that 2007 Benchmark Young Adult School graduate, Alumnus Philip Furnari, has been nominated for the Dean's List at California State University, LA, College of Natural and Social Sciences, because of his outstanding academic achievement. Phil and the other recipients were honored recently in a ceremony on campus.

Benchmark Approved for "Accreditation in Progress" via NPSAG

Redlands, CA (Thursday, July 03, 2008) - Benchmark Young Adult School announced today that their Petition for Candidacy via the National Private Schools Accreditation Program for Private Schools application has been approved and that their educational program is classified as "Accreditation in Progress."

Benchmark Student Honored with Outstanding Student Award

Redlands, CA (June 4, 2008) � Benchmark student, Morgan D., was recognized for his academic achievement this year with a Crafton Hills College Outstanding Student Award during a recent Honors Convocation ceremony.

Benchmark Young Adult School Fights Back

Redlands, CA (April 17, 2008) � Benchmark Young Adult School announces today that they have filed a lawsuit against a disgruntled former Benchmark student who has repeatedly engaged in a campaign against Benchmark on certain internet sites.

Benchmark Sober Living

(April 01, 2008) Benchmark Young Adult School is promoting their Sober Living environment for young adult men and women who have either experimented with drugs or alcohol, or for students who have completed a recovery or treatment program and require a sober living environment that is safe and structured.

Benchmark Streamlines Curriculum

(March 24, 2008) Jayne Selby-Longnecker announces that she has improved the Benchmark Young Adult School curriculum by streamlining the existing 12-month structure. Benchmark will now provide the core curriculum of emotional growth, education, work skills and independent living with a commitment of six months for the initial preparation phase.

Benchmark Adds Parent Coaching To Services

(March 19, 2008) - Benchmark Young Adult School announces their continued partnership with Next Step For Success, by offering a five-part series of Parent Coaching calls to parents of newly enrolled students. The coaching calls are designed to support parents as they adjust to transitioning their young adult child into the Benchmark Young Adult School curriculum of emotional growth, education, work skills and independent living.

Benchmark Young Adult School - Financial Assistance

Redlands, CA (March 13, 2008) - Benchmark Young Adult School announces a newly formed partnership with Clark Behavioral Health Financing (CBHF), to assist parents with financing solutions for behavioral health treatment options, such as Benchmark Young Adult School.

Benchmark's Primary Coaches Receive ICF Life Coach Certificates

Redlands, CA (October 9, 2007) - Benchmark Young Adult School announces that our primary counselors have successfully completed the "Coaching Young Adults in Program" course and have obtained their International Coach Federation (ICF) sanctioned Life Coach Certificates, specific to coaching young adults in program...

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