Rightsize. Right Support. Right for Students.
Portland Public Schools is undertaking a districtwide rightsizing process to better align our schools, programs, and resources with the needs of today’s students and the realities shaping our future.
The Reconnection Center (RC) is a 3–12-week intervention designed to re-engage disconnected youth and support their successful return to school. The RC provides a structured, student-centered environment aimed at reigniting students' motivation for learning and helping them build the academic and personal skills necessary for long-term success.
Our core mission is to deliver a transformational experience that helps students reconnect with school, develop positive habits, and rebuild their confidence. Through daily routines, targeted interventions, and individualized supports, the RC fosters improvements in attendance, organizational skills, academic confidence, and the development of a positive school identity. Central to our approach is helping each student discover their personal “why”—a meaningful reason to persist in school that they can hold onto during future challenges.
The Reconnection Center serves as a short-term yet impactful bridge between disconnection and re-engagement, with the goal of ensuring that every student leaves better equipped, more confident, and ready to thrive in their educational journey.
GOAL 1: Get into a School Routine
Building a positive school-going routine is the number one priority! These skills are essential to school success. While at the Reconnection Center, students will work on the following:
In addition, we will work with students to reframe their past school experiences and build a positive connection with school and their goals. While at the Reconnection Center, we will support students in developing academic confidence and a positive school identity.
GOAL 2: Reading, Writing and Math Skills
Upon entry, all students will complete diagnostic assessments in math and literacy using IXL. This informs the development of a personalized academic plan. Based on a review of their academic history and the anticipated length of their enrollment in the RC, students will either focus on credit recovery or building essential skills in reading, writing, and math.
STUDENT SCHEDULE
The Reconnection Center is a part-time program. Students are enrolled in 4 classes, including Homebase (Advisory), English Language Arts, Math, and an Elective. We offer several elective options including Culinary, Automotive, Art, Manufacturing, PE, and Digital Media. Our bell schedule is below.
| Monday - Friday | ||
| Breakfast | 8:50 am | 9:05 am |
| Period 1 | 9:10 am | 10:17 am |
| Period 2: Flex | 10:21 am | 10:46 am |
| Period 3 | 10:50 am | 11:57 am |
| Lunch | 11:57 am | 12:27 pm |
| Period 4: Homebase | 12:31 pm | 1:38 pm |
| Period 5 | 1:42 pm | 2:49 pm |
| Period 6 | 2:53 pm | 4:00 pm |
Students are assigned to either a Morning or Afternoon Schedule.
SELF-PACED LEARNING
We offer a self-paced model of teaching and learning in the Reconnection Center. This allows us to target each student’s academic needs and provide the curriculum and support necessary for success. Students access the curriculum through Canvas. Teachers work one-on-one with students, supplementing the curriculum with direct instruction and support.
Enrollment at the Reconnection Center must be initiated by a Reconnection Services Outreach Coordinator. Please reach out to your Outreach Coordinator directly and let them know you are interested in enrolling at the RC.
If you do not have an Outreach Coordinator please use the link below to fill out a Reconnection Services Referral Form, and an Outreach Coordinator will be assigned to you.
Minibase - Client Enablement Consultant
