Ombudsman Educational Services partners with more than 103 public school districts in more than 15 states to provide alternative education programs for dropout prevention, credit recovery and dropout recovery. Ombudsman students are at risk of not graduating because they may have missed too many school days, lack credits, or have academic challenges or adult responsibilities that keep them from being successful in a traditional school environment. Nationwide, more than 80 percent of Ombudsman students graduate, earn necessary credits or return to their district school closer to or at grade level. This number is significant, as many students are considered at risk when entering the program. Ombudsman Educational Services is part of ChanceLight™ Behavioral Health, Therapy & Education, the nation’s leading provider of behavioral health, therapy and education solutions for children and young adults. We change the direction of children’s lives by offering them the opportunity to create successful, independent futures. Formerly known as Educational Services of America (ESA), ChanceLight serves more than 18,000 clients and students each day across its three divisions.