"Education cannot be for students in any authentic way, if it is not of and by them."
- William H. Schubert

Our goal at COMAN isn’t to tell our students to change their behavior, but to show them that they want to change their behavior, and then guide them on their road to self discovery and to an appreciation of the intrinsic value that behaving appropriately carries.  There are, of course, other rewards that come with good behavior; more choices in the future, better grades, and, at COMAN, the signing of a Mainstream contract.  It is with great pride that the COMAN community has four students who have signed Mainstream contracts. 

A Mainstream contract is the first step in earning classes back at the student’s home school district.  These students have worked hard to maintain expected and above expected behavior for four or more weeks.  Our job can be bittersweet, losing students who we have formed relationships with to their successfully completing our program.  It is to all of our benefit that our students are making choices that benefit themselves, families, schools, and communities.