Foundation Catholic Education Introduces Education Guidance and Support Center (EGSC) "Onderwijsbegeleidingsdienst"

Foundation Catholic Education is excited to announce the early development of the Education Guidance and Support Center (EGSC). This new initiative aims to provide an alternative educational setting for primary and secondary students who exhibit inappropriate behavior, despite extensive school-level interventions. The EGSC seeks to prevent these students from dropping out, being suspended, or facing expulsion by offering them a supportive environment where they can develop essential coping mechanisms.

The EGSC is dedicated to ensuring that all students, regardless of the challenges they face, have access to uninterrupted education from ages 3 to 18. Recognizing that traditional educational programs may not always meet the needs of students with behavioral challenges, the EGSC provides personalized support and programs tailored to individual needs. By temporarily distancing students from high-conflict or high-stimulus environments, the center aims to help them refocus and continue their development without disruption.

The primary goal of the EGSC is to guide pre-expulsion or suspended students toward positive behavioral change, enabling them to return to their regular school settings and complete their education. Students from both primary and secondary schools can benefit from this approach, which is designed to address the underlying issues contributing to their behavior.

While at the EGSC, students will continue their academic lessons under the guidance of specialized staff, with a strong emphasis on self-regulation and behavioral improvement. The program also includes community outreach initiatives that help students connect with their talents and interests, fostering personal growth and development.

Schools will play a critical role in this process by providing the EGSC with lesson plans, topics, and behavior plans tailored to each student’s needs. This collaboration ensures that students can smoothly transition back into their regular school settings once they have demonstrated positive behavioral changes.

Parental involvement is a key component of the EGSC’s approach. The center emphasizes the importance of working closely with parents, offering them the support and resources they need to manage and support their child’s behavioral development. This collaborative effort is crucial to the program’s success and the students’ long-term success.

The Education Guidance and Support Center represents a valuable opportunity for at-risk students to receive the guidance and support they need to change their behavior and successfully reintegrate into their regular school environment. By addressing behavioral challenges head-on and providing targeted interventions, the EGSC aims to empower students to complete their education and achieve their full potential.

For more information about the EGSC and its programs, contact for more information, please contact Coordinator Mrs. Gianne Wilson-de Weever via coordinatorskostrainingcenter@skos-sxm.org.