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" " '" Community Corrections cont. The office provides direct services, including investig~tion and supervision of youngsters 1 iving in the Mounds View and Rosevi1le School Districts __ and a small portion of the St. Anthony School District. Probation officers at- tempt to modify inappropriate behaviors through the positive use of control, surveillance, incarceration, punishment, and community resources. Counseling services for juvenile~, parent and family counseling, and drug rehabilitation programs are available. The department seeks to establish alternatives to institutions, where appropriate. Special efforts are made to get the client back into .the community where final adjustments must take place. While prevention is not a basic responsibility of the Division, staff members are encouraged to accept an informal leadership role to stimulate and coordinate community interest and action that can divert youngsters from the court system. To date this service has served 800 families while housed in the CRC. Summer School 1979 Preparation for the 1979 Summer School Program began in the Fall of 1978 with preparation for course proposals and teachers applications. The Summer School brochure was assembled in January and February. The brochure was mailed out on April 1, 1979 and the registrations began to arrive. April 21st was the District- wide registration day and over one thousand parents registered their children. The total number of course requests is 7,692. As of opening day June 18, 1979, 5,150 students are enrolled in Summer School. This establishes a new attendance record for Summer School participation. A total of 271 teachers serve the program.