Expelled Students Program
Message from the the Program Director, Michaela Jackson:
Welcome to the Expelled Student Program at Blackburn.
ESP provides students who have been expelled with the opportunity to continue their education while serving their expulsion. Through a safe, structured, and supportive environment, we maintain high expectations while helping students grow academically, socially, and behaviorally. Our goal is to prepare every student for a successful transition back to their traditional school setting.
The Expelled Students Program (ESP) is located at Blackburn, 2606 Hamilton St., Omaha, NE 68131. Once the student placement office notifies ESP of the expulsion, the building secretary will contact the parent(s)/guardian(s) to set up an individual orientation meeting. Students who wish to attend the program must go through an orientation meeting along with an ESP administrator and their parent(s)/guardian(s) before starting classes. This orientation session is designed to give an overview of the program to parents/guardians and set expectations for students as they will join already established classrooms. Students will review school-wide expectations, receive their class schedule, and all high school students will have a review of current high school credits. All high school students are required to complete 70 hours of community service.
Transportation Options
School Bus: The Expelled Students Program does not provide transportation on school buses.
Metro Bus: Students can utilize the Metro bus system. Bus routes and times can be found at the Ometro website. During this time, if students have a current school ID, they can ride the Metro bus for free.
Parent/Guardians Transportation: Student drop-off and pick-up will take place at the southeast entrance of the building. Students must use the Expelled Students Program entrance only and remain in the designated area at all times. Families are asked to follow the established traffic flow and parking procedures to help ensure a safe and orderly arrival and dismissal for everyone.
Student Transportation: Students who have a valid drivers license can drive to and from the Expelled Students Program. In order to park, we will need a copy of the student's drivers license and proof of insurance. Students will also need to complete the appropriate paperwork.
Students should not arrive at the Expelled Students Program more than 5 minutes before the start of their session and should be picked up or leave campus within 5 minutes of their last bell.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Ms. Michaela Jackson - Program Director
I am excited about returning to the Alternative Education Team as the Program Director for the 2024-25 school year. This is my 26th year as an educator in the Omaha Public Schools. I have served in many roles including, Assistant Principal at Beveridge Magnet School, Dean of Students at Blackburn, and Special Education teacher at multiple locations in the district. I earned my MS in Educational Administration from UNO and my BS from College of St. Mary. I am an Omaha area native. I have four children and three grandchildren. My passion is to advocate, provide and invest in the lives of young people to help them to achieve their goals.
Ms. Caprecia Williams - Assistant Program Director
I am starting her 23rd year as an educator with Omaha Public Schools. I started my journey as a Special Education teacher at Northwest High School followed by becoming a Dean of Students at Blackburn Alternative Program. I currently have the honor of being the Assistant Program Director at the Expelled Student Program for the 2026-2027 school year. I earned my MS in Educational Administration and Special Education from UNO and my BS from Peru State College. I am an Omaha native. My passion is to help students succeed.
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