Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) 10-K 11 Mar 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 05, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001286613	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'No	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$116,431,754
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	24,009,220	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$12,886	$61,708
Restricted cash	54,500	0
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $13,787 and $17,751 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	16,127	17,370
Inventories	2,269	2,677
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable	8,517	7,085
Deferred income taxes, net	0	7,729
Assets held for sale	6,310	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,013	2,944
Total current assets	103,622	99,513
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES - At cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $146,795 and $137,834 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	127,332	154,096
OTHER ASSETS:	'	'
Noncurrent receivables, less allowance of $982 and $1,078 at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	6,869	6,109
Deferred finance charges	1,163	774
Deferred income taxes, net	0	17,065
Goodwill	62,465	65,527
Other assets, net	4,498	3,690
Total other assets	74,995	93,165
TOTAL	305,949	346,774
CURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt and lease obligations	435	412
Unearned tuition	30,195	34,648
Accounts payable	14,603	13,500
Accrued expenses	10,655	9,746
Other short-term liabilities	693	268
Total current liabilities	56,581	58,574
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:	'	'
Long-term debt and lease obligations, net of current portion	89,681	73,115
Pension plan liabilities	1,522	6,901
Deferred income taxes, net	4,528	0
Accrued rent	7,695	8,663
Other long-term liabilities	746	1,044
Total liabilities	160,753	148,297
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'	'
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:	'	'
Preferred stock, no par value - 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012	0	0
Common stock, no par value - authorized 100,000,000 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2012, issued and outstanding 29,919,761 shares at December 31, 2013 and 29,659,457 shares at December 31, 2012	141,377	141,377
Additional paid-in capital	24,177	22,677
Treasury stock at cost - 5,910,541 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2012	-82,860	-82,860
Retained earnings	66,064	124,059
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-3,562	-6,776
Total stockholders' equity	145,196	198,477
TOTAL	$305,949	$346,774

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS	'	'
Accounts receivable, allowance	$13,787	$17,751
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES - accumulated depreciation and amortization	146,795	137,834
OTHER ASSETS :	'	'
Noncurrent receivables, allowance	$982	$1,078
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0	$0
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	29,919,761	29,659,457
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	29,919,761	29,659,457
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	5,910,541	5,910,541

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]	'	'	'
REVENUE	$345,024	$382,773	$456,722
COSTS AND EXPENSES:	'	'	'
Educational services and facilities	172,685	180,610	196,639
Selling, general and administrative	178,494	191,033	216,846
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	-506	-75	4
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets	3,908	25,221	8,290
Total costs & expenses	354,581	396,789	421,779
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME	-9,557	-14,016	34,943
OTHER:	'	'	'
Interest income	37	2	17
Interest expense	-4,667	-4,475	-4,369
Other income	18	14	18
(LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	-14,169	-18,475	30,609
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES	19,591	-2,791	13,053
(LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	-33,760	-15,684	17,556
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES	-17,526	-21,502	-16
NET (LOSS) INCOME	($51,286)	($37,186)	$17,540
Basic	'	'	'
(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($1.50)	($0.71)	$0.80
Loss per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.78)	($0.97)	$0
Net (loss) income per share (in dollars per share)	($2.28)	($1.68)	$0.80
Diluted	'	'	'
(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($1.50)	($0.71)	$0.79
Loss per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.78)	($0.97)	$0
Net (loss) income per share (in dollars per share)	($2.28)	($1.68)	$0.79
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	22,513,391	22,195,407	22,019,563
Diluted (in shares)	22,513,391	22,195,407	22,155,000

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net (loss) income	($51,286)	($37,186)	$17,540
Other comprehensive (loss) income	'	'	'
Employee pension plan adjustments, net of taxes of $1,283, $25 and $1,321 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 respectively	3,214	-60	-1,968
Comprehensive (loss) income	($48,072)	($37,246)	$15,572

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other comprehensive (loss) income	'	'	'
Employee pension plan adjustments, taxes	$1,283	$25	$1,321

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]	Total
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2010	$140,726	$17,378	($82,860)	$151,989	($4,748)	$222,485
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2010	28,109,987	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income	0	0	0	17,540	0	17,540
Employee pension plan adjustments, net of taxes	0	0	0	0	-1,968	-1,968
Stock-based compensation expense	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock	0	3,141	0	0	0	3,141
Restricted stock (in shares)	393,431	'	'	'	'	'
Stock options	0	400	0	0	0	400
Tax benefit of options exercised	0	158	0	0	0	158
Tax deficiency of stock-based awards and canceled	0	-740	0	0	0	-740
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation	-60	-802	0	0	0	-862
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation (in shares)	-68,250	'	'	'	'	'
Cash dividend	0	0	0	-1,583	0	-1,583
Cash dividend declared true-up	0	0	0	-257	0	-257
Exercise of stock options	711	0	0	0	0	711
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	113,106	'	'	'	'	113,106
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2011	141,377	19,535	-82,860	167,689	-6,716	239,025
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2011	28,548,274	'	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income	0	0	0	-37,186	0	-37,186
Employee pension plan adjustments, net of taxes	0	0	0	0	-60	-60
Stock-based compensation expense	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock	0	3,982	0	0	0	3,982
Restricted stock (in shares)	1,213,621	'	'	'	'	'
Stock options	0	358	0	0	0	358
Tax deficiency of stock-based awards and canceled	0	-667	0	0	0	-667
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation	0	-531	0	0	0	-531
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation (in shares)	-102,438	'	'	'	'	'
Cash dividend	0	0	0	-6,444	0	-6,444
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2012	141,377	22,677	-82,860	124,059	-6,776	198,477
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	29,659,457	'	'	'	'	29,659,457
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net (loss) income	0	0	0	-51,286	0	-51,286
Employee pension plan adjustments, net of taxes	0	0	0	0	3,214	3,214
Stock-based compensation expense	'	'	'	'	'	'
Restricted stock	0	2,893	0	0	0	2,893
Restricted stock (in shares)	400,779	'	'	'	'	'
Stock options	0	102	0	0	0	102
Tax deficiency of stock-based awards and canceled	0	-698	0	0	0	-698
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation	0	-797	0	0	0	-797
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation (in shares)	-140,475	'	'	'	'	'
Cash dividend	0	0	0	-6,709	0	-6,709
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2013	$141,377	$24,177	($82,860)	$66,064	($3,562)	$145,196
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	29,919,761	'	'	'	'	29,919,761

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Cash dividend (in dollars per share)	$0.07	$0.28	$0.28	$0.07

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Net (loss) income	($51,286)	($37,186)	$17,540
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	23,701	26,848	28,464
Amortization of deferred finance costs	474	0	0
Deferred income taxes	26,490	-14,229	3,200
(Gain) loss on disposition of assets	-506	-71	5
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets	6,194	43,364	10,377
Fixed asset donation	-37	0	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	15,532	21,056	30,553
Stock-based compensation expense	2,995	4,340	3,541
Tax benefit associated with exercise of share based payments	0	0	-158
Deferred rent	-888	421	768
(Increase) decrease in assets, net of acquisition of business:	'	'	'
Accounts receivable	-15,049	-19,202	-15,317
Inventories	408	421	504
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable	-1,432	4,053	-13,268
Prepaid expenses and current assets	-106	-1,274	-1,670
Other assets	-1,177	999	696
Increase (decrease) in liabilities, net of acquisition of business:	'	'	'
Accounts payable	1,461	-2,180	-5,510
Accrued expenses	829	-1,688	-14,936
Pension plan liabilities	-672	-718	-276
Unearned tuition	-4,453	-9,466	-7,702
Other liabilities	768	498	27
Total adjustments	54,532	53,172	19,298
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,246	15,986	36,838
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Restricted cash	0	0	694
Capital expenditures	-6,538	-8,839	-38,119
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	750	124	36
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	0	-1,472	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-5,788	-10,187	-37,389
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Proceeds from borrowings	59,500	37,500	0
Payments on borrowings	-42,500	0	-20,000
Reclassifications of proceeds from borrowings to restricted cash	-54,500	0	0
Payment of deferred finance fees	-863	-659	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0	711
Tax benefit associated with exercise of share based payments	0	0	158
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation	-797	-531	-862
Dividends paid	-6,709	-6,444	-18,490
Principal payments under capital lease obligations	-411	-481	-437
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-46,280	29,385	-38,920
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-48,822	35,184	-39,471
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-Beginning of year	61,708	26,524	65,995
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-End of year	12,886	61,708	26,524
Cash paid during the year for:	'	'	'
Interest	4,209	4,184	4,003
Income taxes	410	226	23,218
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:	'	'	'
Liabilities accrued for or noncash purchases of fixed assets	$93	$1,789	$1,166

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]	'
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	'
	1	SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Business Activities—Lincoln Educational Services Corporation and Subsidiaries (the "Company") is a provider of diversified career-oriented post-secondary education. The Company offers recent high school graduates and working adults degree and diploma programs in five principal areas of study: Automotive Technology, Health Science, Skilled Trades, Hospitality Services and Business and Information Technology. The Company currently has 33 schools and five training sites in 15 states across the United States.
	Principles of Consolidation—The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lincoln Educational Services Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
	Revenue Recognition—Revenue is derived primarily from programs taught at the schools. Tuition revenue and one-time fees, such as nonrefundable application fees, registration fees, and course material fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over the length of the applicable program. If a student withdraws from a program prior to a specified date, any paid but unearned tuition is refunded. Other revenues, such as tool sales and contract training revenues are recognized as services are performed or goods are delivered. On an individual student basis, tuition earned in excess of cash received is recorded as accounts receivable, and cash received in excess of tuition earned is recorded as unearned tuition. Refunds are calculated and paid in accordance with federal, state and accrediting agency standards.
	Cash and Cash Equivalents—Cash and cash equivalents include all cash balances and highly liquid short-term investments, which mature within three months of purchase.
	Restricted Cash—Restricted cash consists of deposits maintained at financial institutions under a cash collateralized agreement under the Company's credit agreement.  Refer to Note 9 for more information on the credit agreement.
	Accounts Receivable—The Company reports accounts receivable at net realizable value, which is equal to the gross receivable less an estimated allowance for uncollectible accounts.  Noncurrent accounts receivable represent amounts due from graduates in excess of 12 months from the balance sheet date.
	Allowance for uncollectible accounts—Based upon experience and judgment, an allowance is established for uncollectible accounts with respect to tuition receivables. In establishing the allowance for uncollectible accounts, we consider, among other things, current and expected economic conditions, a student's status (in-school or out-of-school), whether or not a student is currently making payments, and overall collection history. Changes in trends in any of these areas may impact the allowance for uncollectible accounts. The receivables balances of withdrawn students with delinquent obligations are reserved for based on our collection history.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments—The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value at December 31, 2013 and 2012.  In addition, the carrying value of all borrowings under the credit agreement approximates fair value at December 31, 2013 and 2012.  The account receivable, net balances are presented within current and non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.  It is not practicable to estimate the fair value of these financial instruments, since observable market data is not readily available, and no reasonable estimation methodology exists.
	Inventories—Inventories consist mainly of textbooks, tools and supplies. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market on a first-in, first-out basis.
	Property, Equipment and Facilities—Depreciation and Amortization—Property, equipment and facilities are stated at cost. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while repairs and maintenance are expensed when incurred. Upon the retirement, sale or other disposition of assets, costs and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in operating (loss) income. For financial statement purposes, depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, and amortization of leasehold improvements is computed over the lesser of the term of the lease or its estimated useful life.
	Rent Expense—Rent expense related to operating leases where scheduled rent increases exist, is determined by expensing the total amount of rent due over the life of the operating lease on a straight-line basis. The difference between the rent paid under the terms of the lease and the rent expensed on a straight-line basis is included in accrued rent and other long-term liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
	Advertising Costs—Costs related to advertising are expensed as incurred and approximated $29.3 million, $30.3 million and $38.1 million from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These amounts are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets— The Company tests its goodwill for impairment annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate an impairment may have occurred, by comparing its reporting unit's carrying value to its implied fair value. Impairment may result from, among other things, deterioration in the performance of the acquired business, adverse market conditions, adverse changes in applicable laws or regulations, reductions in market value of the Company, including changes that restrict the activities of the acquired business, and a variety of other circumstances. If the Company determines that an impairment has occurred, it is required to record a write-down of the carrying value and charge the impairment as an operating expense in the period the determination is made. In evaluating the recoverability of the carrying value of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company must make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the acquired assets. Changes in strategy or market conditions could significantly impact these judgments in the future and require an adjustment to the recorded balances.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company conducted its annual test for goodwill impairment and determined it did not have an impairment.  The fair value of the Company's reporting units were determined using Level 3 inputs included in its multiple of earnings and discounted cash flow approach.  As of June 30, 2013, the Company concluded that current period losses at two reporting units, which resulted in a deterioration of current and projected cash flows, was an indicator of potential impairment and, accordingly, tested goodwill and long-lived assets for impairment.  The tests indicated that these two reporting units were impaired, which resulted in a pre-tax non-cash charge of $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013.
	At December 31, 2012, the Company tested goodwill for impairment and determined that an impairment of approximately $18.3 million ($4.5 million included in discontinued operations) existed for seven of its reporting units.  The Company concluded that the decrease in the Company's market capitalization as of June 30, 2012 was an indicator of potential impairment and, accordingly, the Company tested goodwill for impairment.  The tests indicated that five of the Company's reporting units were impaired as a result of lower than expected student population, which resulted in a pre-tax charge of $15.4 million in the second quarter of 2012 ($8.4 million included in discontinued operations).  The fair values of these reporting units were estimated using the expected present value of future cash flows.  No other reporting unit's carrying goodwill amount exceeded or approximated its implied value.
	At December 31, 2011, the Company tested goodwill for impairment and determined it did not have an impairment.  The Company concluded that the decrease in the Company's market capitalization as of September 30, 2011 was an indicator of potential impairment and, accordingly, the Company tested goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles for impairment.  The tests indicated that five of the Company's reporting units were impaired, which resulted in an expense of $9.3 million in the third quarter of 2011 ($1.0 million included in discontinued operations).
	Concentration of Credit Risk—Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash investments.  The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality financial institutions. The Company's cash balances with financial institutions typically exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance limit of $0.25 million. The Company's cash balances on deposit at December 31, 2013, exceeded the balance insured by the FDIC by approximately $66.7 million. The Company has not experienced any losses to date on its invested cash.
	The Company extends credit for tuition and fees to many of its students. The credit risk with respect to these accounts receivable is mitigated through the students' participation in federally funded financial aid programs unless students withdraw prior to the receipt of federal funds for those students. In addition, the remaining tuition receivables are primarily comprised of smaller individual amounts due from students.
	With respect to student receivables, the Company had no significant concentrations of credit risk as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP') requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates the estimates and assumptions, including those related to revenue recognition, bad debts, impairments, fixed assets, income taxes, benefit plans and certain accruals.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	Stock-Based Compensation Plans—The Company measures the value of stock options on the grant date at fair value, using the Black-Scholes option valuation model.  The Company amortizes the fair value of stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, utilizing straight-line amortization of compensation expense over the requisite service period of the grant.
	The Company measures the value of service and performance-based restricted stock on the fair value of a share of common stock on the date of the grant. The Company amortizes the fair value of service based restricted stock utilizing straight-line amortization of compensation expense over the requisite service period of the grant.
	The Company amortizes the fair value of the performance-based restricted stock based on determination of the probable outcome of the performance condition.  If the performance condition is expected to be met, then the Company amortizes the fair value of the number of shares expected to vest utilizing straight-line basis over the requisite performance period of the grant.  However, if the associated performance condition is not expected to be met, then the Company does not recognize the stock-based compensation expense.
	Income Taxes—The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). This statement requires an asset and a liability approach for measuring deferred taxes based on temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities existing at each balance sheet date using enacted tax rates for years in which taxes are expected to be paid or recovered.
	In accordance with ASC 740, the Company assesses our deferred tax asset to determine whether all or any portion of the asset is more likely than not unrealizable.  A valuation allowance is required to be established or maintained when, based on currently available information, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. In accordance with ASC 740, our assessment considers whether there has been sufficient income in recent years and whether sufficient income is expected in future years in order to utilize the deferred tax asset. In evaluating the realizability of deferred income tax assets, the Company considered, among other things, historical levels of income, expected future income, the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary reporting differences, and the expected impact of tax planning strategies that may be implemented to prevent the potential loss of future income tax benefits. Significant judgment is required in determining the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements and/or tax returns.  Differences between anticipated and actual outcomes of these future tax consequences could have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.  Changes in, among other things, income tax legislation, statutory income tax rates, or future income levels could materially impact our valuation of income tax assets and liabilities and could cause our income tax provision to vary significantly among financial reporting periods.
	The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.  During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the interest and penalties expense associated with uncertain tax positions are not significant to the Company's results of operations or financial position.
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets—The Company reviews the carrying value of our long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment by examining estimated future cash flows using Level 3 inputs. These cash flows are evaluated by using weighted probability techniques as well as comparisons of past performance against projections. Assets may also be evaluated by identifying independent market values. If the Company determines that an asset's carrying value is impaired, it will record a write-down of the carrying value of the asset and charge the impairment as an operating expense in the period in which the determination is made.
	The Company concluded that for the three months ended December 31, 2013, there was no long-lived asset impairment.  The Company concluded that as of June 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013, there was sufficient evidence to conclude that there were impairments of certain long-lived assets at four and two of our campuses, respectively.  Long lived assets had been tested at these campuses as a result of certain financial indicators such as our history of losses, our current respective period losses, as well as future projected losses at these campuses.  The long-lived assets impairment resulted in a pre-tax charge of $1.4 million ($0.7 million included in discontinued operations) and $1.7 million ($1.6 million included in discontinued operations) for leasehold improvements as of June 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively.
	The Company concluded that as of December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, there was an indicator of potential impairment and, accordingly, the Company tested long-lived assets for impairment and determined that certain long-lived assets at four and 10 of its campuses were impaired.  This resulted in a pre-tax charge of $1.3 million ($0.9 million included in discontinued operations) for leasehold improvements as of December 31, 2012 and $8.3 million (4.4 million in discontinued operations) as of June 30, 2012, which included leasehold improvements of $8.1 million and $0.2 million in definite-lived intangible assets respectively.
	The Company recorded an impairment charge of $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2011 related to a regional accreditation indefinite intangible asset that is no longer being utilized and is included in discontinued operations.
	Start-up Costs—Costs related to the start of new campuses are expensed as incurred.
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In January 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The amendments in this ASU clarify that the disclosure requirements of ASU No. 2011-11 are limited to derivatives, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and lending transactions that are either offset in the statement of financial position or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. This ASU is effective retrospectively for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The adoption of this ASU did not materially impact the presentation of its financial condition, results of operation and disclosures.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04, Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date. The amendments in this ASU provide guidance for the recognition, measurement and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements from which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company does not anticipate a material impact to the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows as a result of this change.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. The amendments in this ASU provide guidance on the financial statement presentation of unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company will reflect the impact of these amendments beginning with the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2014. The Company does not anticipate a material impact to the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows as a result of this change.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The amendments in this ASU require entities to provide information about amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component, and to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income, or cross-reference to other disclosures, based on certain criteria. This ASU is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012; early adoption is permitted. The Company has adopted this guidance.  The adoption of this ASU did not materially impact the presentation of its financial condition, results of operation and disclosures.
	In addition, the Company has evaluated and adopted the guidance of ASU No. 2012-02, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment issued in July 2012. The amendments in this ASU give entities the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If impairment is indicated, the fair value of the indefinite–lived intangible asset should be determined and the quantitative impairment test should be performed by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount in accordance with Subtopic 350-30; if impairment is not indicated, the entity is not required to take further action. The adoption of this ASU did not impact the presentation of the Company's financial condition, results of operation and disclosures.
	In October 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-04, which makes technical corrections, clarifications and limited-scope improvements to various topics throughout the Codification. The amendments in this ASU that do not have transition guidance and are effective upon issuance and the amendments that are subject to transition guidance will be effective for the Company's interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.
	In August 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-03, which amends and corrects various sections in the Codification pursuant to Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 114, SEC Release No. 33-9250 and ASU No. 2010-22. The amendments and corrections in this ASU are effective upon issuance. The adoption of this guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.

FINANCIAL_AID_AND_REGULATORY_C

FINANCIAL AID AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
FINANCIAL AID AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE [Abstract]	'
FINANCIAL AID AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE	'
	2	FINANCIAL AID AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
	Financial Aid
	The Company's schools and students participate in a variety of government-sponsored financial aid programs that assist students in paying the cost of their education. The largest source of such support is the federal programs of student financial assistance under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, commonly referred to as the Title IV Programs, which are administered by the U.S. Department of Education (the "DOE"). During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, approximately 80%, 81% and 84%, respectively, of net revenues on a cash basis were indirectly derived from funds distributed under Title IV Programs.
	For the year ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company was in compliance with the standards established by the DOE requiring that no individual DOE reporting entity can receive more than 90% of its revenue, determined on a cash basis, from Title IV, HEA Program Funds.  A proprietary institution that derives more than 90% of its total revenue from the Title IV programs for two consecutive fiscal years becomes immediately ineligible to participate in the Title IV programs and may not reapply for eligibility until the end of two fiscal years. An institution with revenues exceeding 90% for a single fiscal year ending after August 14, 2008 will be placed on provisional certification and may be subject to other enforcement measures.  If one of the Company's institutions violated the 90/10 Rule and became ineligible to participate in Title IV Programs but continued to disburse Title IV Program funds, the DOE would require the institution to repay all Title IV Program funds received by the institution after the effective date of the loss of eligibility.
	Regulatory Compliance
	To participate in Title IV Programs, a school must be authorized to offer its programs of instruction by relevant state education agencies, be accredited by an accrediting commission recognized by the DOE and be certified as an eligible institution by the DOE. For this reason, the schools are subject to extensive regulatory requirements imposed by all of these entities. After the schools receive the required certifications by the appropriate entities, the schools must demonstrate their compliance with the DOE regulations of the Title IV Programs on an ongoing basis. Included in these regulations is the requirement that the Company must satisfy specific standards of financial responsibility. The DOE evaluates institutions for compliance with these standards each year, based upon the institution's annual audited financial statements, as well as following a change in ownership of the institution. Under regulations which took effect July 1, 1998, the DOE calculates the institution's composite score for financial responsibility based on its (i) equity ratio, which measures the institution's capital resources, ability to borrow and financial viability; (ii) primary reserve ratio, which measures the institution's ability to support current operations from expendable resources; and (iii) net income ratio, which measures the institution's ability to operate at a profit. This composite score can range from -1 to +3.
	The DOE has evaluated the financial responsibility of the Company's institutions on a consolidated basis.  The Company has submitted to the DOE its audited financial statements for the 2012 and 2011 fiscal years reflecting a composite score of 1.6 and 2.1, respectively, based upon its calculations, and that its schools meet the DOE standards of financial responsibility. For the 2013 fiscal year, the Company has calculated its composite score to be 1.5.  However, this is subject to determination by the DOE once it receives and reviews the Company's audited financial statements for the 2013 fiscal year.

WEIGHTED_AVERAGE_COMMON_SHARES

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES [Abstract]	'
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES	'
	3	WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
	The weighted average numbers of common shares used to compute basic and diluted income per share for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively were as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013		2012		2011
	Basic shares outstanding			22,513,391		22,195,407		22,019,563
	Dilutive effect of stock options			-		-		135,437
	Diluted shares outstanding			22,513,391		22,195,407		22,155,000
	For the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, options to acquire 222,707 and 71,989 shares were excluded from the above table because the Company reported a net loss for the year and therefore their impact on reported loss per share would have been antidilutive.  For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, options to acquire 657,083; 216,908; and 399,583 shares; respectively, were excluded from the above table because they have an exercise price that is greater than the average market price of the Company's common stock and therefore their impact on reported (loss) earnings per share would have been antidilutive.
	In 2011 and 2013, the Company issued certain members of management performance shares that vest when certain performance conditions are met.  As of December 31, 2013, these performance conditions were not met.  Accordingly, 441,552 and 134,131 shares of outstanding performance shares have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  Refer to Note 10 for more information on performance shares.

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS [Abstract]	'
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	'
	4	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	2013 Event
	On June 18, 2013, the Company's Board of Directors approved a plan to cease operations at four campuses in Ohio and one campus in Kentucky consisting of the Company's Dayton institution and its branch campuses.  Federal legislation implemented on July 1, 2012 that prohibits "ability to benefit" students from participating in federal student financial aid programs led to a dramatic decrease in the number of students attending these five campuses.  Accordingly, the Company ceased operations at these campuses as of December 31, 2013.  The results of operations of these campuses are reflected as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements.
	The results of operations at these five campuses for the three year periods ended December 31, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
	Revenue		$	7,724		$	19,924		$	35,099
	(Loss) income before income tax			(17,287	)		(13,641	)		5,236
	Income tax expense (benefit)			239			(5,444	)		1,677
	Net (loss) income from discontinued operations		$	(17,526	)	$	(8,197	)	$	3,559
	Amounts include impairments of goodwill and long-lived assets for these campuses of $2.3 million and $8.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	2012 Event
	On July 31, 2012, the Company's Board of Directors approved a plan to cease operations at seven campuses.  The adjustments made to the Company's business model to better align with the DOE's increased emphasis on student outcomes and the Company's efforts to comply with the 90/10 rule and cohort default rates greatly impacted the population at these campuses.  In addition, the current economic environment and regulatory changes under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, which eliminated the ability to enroll "ability to benefit" ("ATB") students, have made these campuses no longer viable.  Accordingly, the Company ceased operations at these campuses as of December 31, 2012.  The results of operations are reflected as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements.
	The results of operations at these seven campuses for the two year periods ended December 31, 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
			Year Ended December 31,
			2012			2011
	Revenue		$	8,500		$	20,804
	Loss before income tax			(22,142	)		(5,260	)
	Income tax benefit			(8,837	)		(1,685	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations		$	(13,305	)	$	(3,575	)
	Amounts include impairments of goodwill and long-lived assets for these campuses of $9.5 million and $2.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

BUSINESS_ACQUISITIONS

BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS [Abstract]	'
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS	'
	5	BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
	On April 18, 2012, the Company acquired all of the rights, title and interest in certain assets and liabilities of Florida Medical Training Institute, Inc. ("FMTI") for total consideration of $1.7 million, net of cash acquired.  FMTI has five locations in Florida: Melbourne, Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami and Coral Springs.  FMTI currently offers certificate programs in the fields of Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, EKG/Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant, Fire Fighter and Associate of Science Degrees in Emergency Medical Services and Fire Science Technology.  The purchase price allocation resulted in $2.9 million allocated to assets including $2.4 million to intangible assets and $1.4 million to liabilities.  The goodwill is tax deductible and represents the value of entering a new market and businesses that generates non-Title IV funding.

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLES

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES [Abstract]	'
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES	'
	6	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
			Gross Goodwill Balance			Accumulated Impairment Losses			Net Goodwill Balance
	Balance as of January 1, 2012		$	115,303		$	(17,932	)	$	97,371
	Acquisition of FMTI			1,873			-			1,873
	Goodwill impairment (1)			-			(33,717	)		(33,717	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012			117,176			(51,649	)		65,527
	Goodwill impairment			-			(3,062	)		(3,062	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013		$	117,176		$	(54,711	)	$	62,465
	-1	$12.8 million included in discontinued operations.
	Intangible assets, which are included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, consisted of the following:
			Student Contracts			Indefinite Trade Name			Trade Name			Accreditation			Curriculum			Non-compete			Total
	Gross carrying amount at December 31, 2012		$	25		$	180		$	366		$	1,268		$	1,124		$	200		$	3,163
	Write-off			(25	)		-			(31	)		(102	)		-			-			(158	)
	Gross carrying amount at December 31, 2013			-			180			335			1,166			1,124			200			3,005
	Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2012			25			-			209			-			670			28			932
	Write-off			(25	)		-			(31	)		-			-			-			(56	)
	Amortization			-			-			50			-			158			40			248
	Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2013			-			-			228			-			828			68			1,124
	Net carrying amount at December 31, 2013		$	-		$	180		$	107		$	1,166		$	296		$	132		$	1,881
	Weighted average amortization period (years)					Indefinite				7		Indefinite				9			3
			Student Contracts			Indefinite Trade Name			Trade Name			Accreditation			Curriculum			Non-compete			Total
	Gross carrying amount at December 31, 2011		$	-		$	180		$	509		$	1,268		$	1,150		$	1,980		$	5,087
	Acquisition of FMTI (1)			25			-			25			-			224			200			474
	Write-off			-			-			-			-			-			(1,980	)		(1,980	)
	Impairment (2)			-			-			(168	)		-			(250	)		-			(418	)
	Gross carrying amount at December 31, 2012			25			180			366			1,268			1,124			200			3,163
	Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2011			-			-			262			-			620			1,952			2,834
	Amortization			25			-			74			-			135			56			290
	Write-off			-			-			-			-			-			(1,980	)		(1,980	)
	Impairment (2)			-			-			(127	)		-			(85	)		-			(212	)
	Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2012			25			-			209			-			670			28			932
	Net carrying amount at December 31, 2012		$	-		$	180		$	157		$	1,268		$	454		$	172		$	2,231
	Weighted average amortization period (years)					Indefinite				7		Indefinite				9			3
	(1)  The Company purchased FMTI in April 2012.  Refer to Note 5 for more information on the purchase.
	(2)  Refer to Note 1 for more information related to the impairment.
	Amortization of intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $0.4 million, $0.3 million and $1.4 million, respectively.
	The following table summarizes the estimated future amortization expense:
	Year Ending December 31,
	2014		$	200
	2015			156
	2016			112
	2017			46
	2018			20
	Thereafter			1
			$	535

PROPERTY_EQUIPMENT_AND_FACILIT

PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES [Abstract]	'
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES	'
	7	PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
	Property, equipment and facilities consist of the following:
					At December 31,
			Useful life (years)		2013			2012
	Land			-	$	17,562		$	18,363
	Buildings and improvements			25-Jan		178,089			192,990
	Equipment, furniture and fixtures			7-Jan		76,769			79,172
	Vehicles			3		1,282			1,231
	Construction in progress			-		425			174
						274,127			291,930
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization					(146,795	)		(137,834	)
					$	127,332		$	154,096
	Included above in buildings and improvements are buildings acquired under capital leases as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 of $26.8 million, each net of accumulated depreciation of $8.8 million and $7.0 million, respectively.
	Included above in equipment, furniture and fixtures are assets acquired under capital leases as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 of $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively, net of accumulated depreciation of $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
	Included above in buildings and improvements is capitalized interest as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 of $0.6 million, respectively, net of accumulated depreciation of $0.4 million, respectively.
	Depreciation and amortization expense of property, equipment and facilities was $23.3 million, $26.4 million and $26.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The Company closed its campuses in Suffield, Connecticut in 2012 and Cincinnati, Ohio (Tri-County) in 2013.  During 2013, the Company decided to sell these properties as they are no longer pertinent to continuing operations.  The Company anticipates that these properties will be sold during 2014.  Accordingly, the assets have been reflected as "held for sale" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.  The assets held for sale as a result of the closures consist of the following:
			At December 31,
			2013
	Land		$	800
	Buildings and improvements			5,510
	Assets held for sale		$	6,310

ACCRUED_EXPENSES

ACCRUED EXPENSES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
ACCRUED EXPENSES [Abstract]	'
ACCRUED EXPENSES	'
	8	ACCRUED EXPENSES
	Accrued expenses consist of the following:
			At December 31,
			2013		2012
	Accrued compensation and benefits		$	5,128	$	3,163
	Other accrued expenses			5,527		6,583
			$	10,655	$	9,746

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_LEASE_OBLIGA

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
LONG TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS [Abstract]	'
LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS	'
	9	LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS
	Long-term debt and lease obligations consist of the following:
			At December 31,
			2013			2012
	Credit agreement (a)		$	54,500		$	37,500
	Finance obligation (b)			9,672			9,672
	Capital lease-property (with a rate of 8.0%) (c)			25,944			26,344
	Capital leases-equipment (with rates ranging from 5.0% to 8.5%)			-			11
				90,116			73,527
	Less current maturities			(435	)		(412	)
			$	89,681		$	73,115
	(a) On April 5, 2012, the Company, as borrower, and certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, as guarantors, entered into a secured revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of four lenders led by Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and letter of credit issuer (the "Credit Facility").  The April 5, 2012 agreement, along with subsequent amendments dated June 18, 2013 and December 20, 2013, are collectively referred to as the "Credit Agreement."
	As of December 31, 2013, the aggregate principal amount available under the Credit Facility was $60 million.  Effective January 16, 2014, this amount was reduced to $40 million.  The Credit Facility may be used to finance capital expenditures and permitted acquisitions, to pay transaction expenses, for the issuance of letters of credit and for general corporate purposes.  The Credit Agreement includes a $25 million letter of credit sublimit.  Borrowings under the Credit Facility are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the tangible and intangible assets of the Company and its subsidiaries including real estate.  The term of the Credit Facility is 36 months, maturing on April 5, 2015.
	The Credit Agreement provides that the lenders will receive first priority lien on substantially all of the tangible and intangible non-real property assets of the Company and its subsidiaries as well as a first priority lien on substantially all real property owned by the Company and its subsidiaries and that all net proceeds of future sales of real property by the Company and its subsidiaries be used to prepay revolving loans and permanently reduce the principal amount of revolving loans available under the Credit Facility.
	Amounts borrowed as revolving loans under the Credit Facility will bear interest, at the Company's option, at either (i) an interest rate based on LIBOR and adjusted for any reserve percentage obligations under Federal Reserve Bank regulations (the "Eurodollar Rate") for specified interest periods or (ii) the Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), in each case, plus an applicable margin rate as determined under the Credit Agreement.  The "Base Rate", as defined under the Credit Agreement, is the highest of (a) the rate of interest announced from time to time by Bank of America, N.A. as its prime rate, (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% and (c) a daily rate equal to the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.0%.  Pursuant to the Amendment, the margin interest rate is subject to adjustment within a range of 2.50% to 6.00% based upon changes in the Company's consolidated leverage ratio and depending on whether the Company has chosen the Eurodollar Rate or the Base Rate option.  Letters of credit will require a fee equal to the applicable margin rate multiplied by the daily amount available to be drawn under each issued letter of credit plus an agreed upon fronting fee and customary issuance, presentation, amendment and other processing fees associated with letters of credit.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had outstanding letters of credit aggregating $5.3 million, which were primarily comprised of letters of credit for the Department of Education, or DOE, matters and real estate leases.
	The Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants including consolidated adjusted net worth, consolidated leverage ratio, consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, minimum financial responsibility composite score, cohort default rate and other financial covenants, certain restrictions on capital expenditures as well as affirmative and negative covenants and events of default customary for facilities of this type.  In addition, the Company is paying fees to the lenders that are customary for facilities of this type.  As of December 31, 2013 the Company is in compliance with all financial covenants.
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company had $54.5 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement.  The interest rate on borrowings under the Credit Agreement during the year ended December 31, 2013 was 7.25%.  All amounts outstanding on December 31, 2013 were repaid on January 3, 2014.  The Company had $37.5 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2012.  The interest rate on this borrowing was 4.5%.
	(b) The Company completed a sale and a leaseback of several facilities on December 28, 2001. The Company retained a continuing involvement in the lease and as a result it is prohibited from utilizing sale-leaseback accounting. Accordingly, the Company has treated this transaction as a finance lease. Rent payments under this obligation for the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013 were $1.5 million, respectively. These payments have been reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as interest expense for all periods presented since the effective interest rate on the obligation is greater than the scheduled payments. The lease expiration date is December 31, 2016.
	(c) In 2009, the Company assumed real estate capital leases in Fern Park, Florida and Hartford, Connecticut.  These leases bear interest at 8% and expire in 2032 and 2031, respectively.
	Scheduled maturities of long-term debt and lease obligations at December 31, 2013 are as follows:
	Year ending December 31,
	2014		$	435
	2015			54,971
	2016			10,244
	2017			748
	2018			810
	Thereafter			22,908
			$	90,116

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]	'
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	'
	10	STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
	Restricted Stock
	The Company has two stock incentive plans:  a Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "LTIP") and a Non-Employee Directors Restricted Stock Plan (the "Non-Employee Directors Plan").
	Under the LTIP, certain employees received awards of restricted shares of common stock based on service and performance.  The number of shares granted to each employee is based on the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date of grant.
	All service-based restricted shares granted prior to February 23, 2011 vest ratably on the first through fifth anniversaries of the grant date.  The service-based restricted shares granted on or after February 23, 2011 vest ratably on the grant date and the first through fourth anniversaries of the grant date except for the service-based restricted shares granted on March 2, 2012 which vest fully on the first anniversary of the grant date.
	On April 29, 2013, performance-based shares were granted which vest over four years based upon the attainment of (i) a specified operating income margin during any one or more of the fiscal years in the period beginning January 1, 2013 and ending December 31, 2016 and (ii) the attainment of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization targets during each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 through 2016.  There is no vesting period on the right to vote or the right to receive dividends on any of the restricted shares.
	On April 29, 2011, performance-based shares were granted which vest over four years based upon the attainment of (i) a specified operating income margin during any one or more of the fiscal years in the period beginning January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2014 and (ii) the attainment of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization targets during each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 through 2014.  There is no vesting period on the right to vote or the right to receive dividends on any of the restricted shares.
	Pursuant to the Non-Employee Directors Plan, each non-employee director of the Company receives an annual award of restricted shares of common stock on the date of the Company's annual meeting of shareholders.  The number of shares granted to each non-employee director is based on the fair market value of a share of common stock on that date.  The restricted shares vest on the first anniversary of the grant date; however, there is no vesting period on the right to vote or the right to receive dividends on these restricted shares.
	In 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company completed a net share settlement for 140,475, 102,438 and 68,250 restricted shares and stock options exercised, respectively, on behalf of certain employees that participate in the LTIP upon the vesting of the restricted shares pursuant to the terms of the LTIP or exercise of the stock options.  The net share settlement was in connection with income taxes incurred on restricted shares or stock option exercises that vested and were transferred to the employee during 2013, 2012 and/or 2011, creating taxable income for the employee.   At the employees' request, the Company will pay these taxes on behalf of the employees in exchange for the employees returning an equivalent value of restricted shares or stock options to the Company.  These transactions resulted in a decrease of approximately $0.8 million, $0.5 million and $0.9 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, to equity as the cash payment of the taxes effectively was a repurchase of the restricted shares or stock options granted in previous years.
	The following is a summary of transactions pertaining to restricted stock:
			Shares				Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
	Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2011			501,551			$	16.1
	Granted			1,213,621				4.82
	Vested			(374,088	)			9.3
	Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2012			1,341,084				7.79
	Granted			434,308				5.62
	Cancelled			(33,529	)			16.7
	Vested			(493,917	)			7.41
	Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2013			1,247,946				6.77
	The restricted stock expense for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $2.9 million, $4.0 million and $3.1 million, respectively. The unrecognized restricted stock expense as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $7.4 million and $8.6 million, respectively.  As of December 31, 2013, unrecognized restricted stock expense will be expensed over the weighted-average period of approximately 2.5 years. As of December 31, 2013, outstanding restricted shares under the LTIP had an aggregate intrinsic value of $6.2 million.
	Stock Options
	The fair value of the stock options used to compute stock-based compensation is the estimated present value at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. During 2013 and 2011 there were no new stock option grants.  The weighted average fair values of options granted during 2012 was $2.52 using the following weighted average assumptions for grants:
		At December 31,
		2012
	Expected volatility			51.25	%
	Expected dividend yield			4	%
	Expected life (term)	4.65 Years
	Risk-free interest rate			0.87	%
	Weighted-average exercise price during the year		$	7.79
	The expected volatility considers the volatility of the Company common stock that has been traded for a period commensurate with the expected life.  The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding based on historical experience. The risk-free rate used is based on the published U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for instruments with a similar life.  The 2012 expected dividend yield presumes a set dividend rate based on the current dividend yield.
	The following is a summary of transactions pertaining to the option plans:
			Shares				Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding December 31, 2010			720,940			$	14.59		5.14 years	$	2,095
	Cancelled			(74,459	)			12.8
	Exercised			(113,106	)			6.29				759
	Outstanding December 31, 2011			533,375				16.6		4.68 years		-
	Granted			157,000				7.79
	Cancelled			(34,500	)			12.26				-
	Outstanding December 31, 2012			655,875				14.72		4.89 years		-
	Cancelled			(108,750	)			14.64
	Outstanding December 31, 2013			547,125				14.73		4.56 years		-
	Vested or expected to vest as of December 31, 2013			527,527				14.99		4.43 years		-
	Exercisable as of December 31, 2013			449,134				16.25		3.77 years		-
	As of December 31, 2013, unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense for all unvested stock option awards is approximately $0.1 million which will be expensed over the weighted-average period of approximately 1.8 years.
	The following table presents a summary of options outstanding at December 31, 2013:
					At December 31, 2013
					Stock Options Outstanding									Stock Options Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Prices				Shares				Contractual Weighted Average life (years)			Weighted Average Price		Shares		Weighted Exercise Price
	$	4.00-$13.99				259,792				6.13		$	9.6		161,801	$	10.7
	$	14.00-$19.99				182,333				3.36			17.67		182,333		17.67
	$	20.00-$25.00				105,000				2.77			22.33		105,000		22.33
						547,125				4.56			14.73		449,134		16.25

PENSION_PLAN

PENSION PLAN	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
PENSION PLAN [Abstract]	'
PENSION PLAN	'
	11	PENSION PLAN
	The Company sponsors a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all of the Company's union employees. Benefits are provided based on employees' years of service and earnings. This plan was frozen on December 31, 1994 for non-union employees.
	The following table sets forth the plan's funded status and amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
	CHANGES IN BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS:
	Benefit obligation-beginning of year		$	23,169		$	21,233		$	17,903
	Service cost			37			35			117
	Interest cost			790			872			939
	Actuarial (gain) loss			(2,614	)		1,926			3,008
	Benefits paid			(1,068	)		(897	)		(734	)
	Benefit obligation at end of year			20,314			23,169			21,233
	CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS:
	Fair value of plan assets-beginning of year			16,268			14,639			15,087
	Actual return on plan assets			2,919			1,807			12
	Employer contributions			673			719			274
	Benefits paid			(1,068	)		(897	)		(734	)
	Fair value of plan assets-end of year			18,792			16,268			14,639
	BENEFIT OBLIGATION IN EXCESS OF FAIR VALUE FUNDED STATUS:		$	(1,522	)	$	(6,901	)	$	(6,594	)
	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
			At December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
	Noncurrent liabilities		$	(1,522	)	$	(6,901	)	$	(6,594	)
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
	Accumulated loss		$	(5,928	)	$	(11,276	)	$	(11,191	)
	Deferred income taxes			2,366			4,500			4,475
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(3,562	)	$	(6,776	)	$	(6,716	)
	The accumulated benefit obligation was $20.3 million and $23.2 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The following table provides the components of net periodic cost for the plan:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
	COMPONENTS OF NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST
	Service cost		$	37		$	35		$	117
	Interest cost			790			872			939
	Expected return on plan assets			(1,141	)		(1,021	)		(1,034	)
	Recognized net actuarial loss			955			1,056			742
	Net periodic benefit cost		$	641		$	942		$	764
	The estimated net loss, transition obligation and prior service cost for the plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost over the next year is $0.4 million.
	Employee pension plan adjustments of $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 includes $1.0 million of recognized actuarial losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income.
	The following tables present plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.  The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of inputs used to determine fair value.  Level 1 refers to fair values determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.  Level 2 refers to fair values estimated using observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets but observable by market data, while Level 3 includes the fair values estimated using significant non-observable inputs.  The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets			Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs
			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)			Total
	Equity securities		$	9,491		$	-		$	-		$	9,491
	Fixed income			5,787			-			-			5,787
	International equities			3,484			-			-			3,484
	Cash and equivalents			30			-			-			30
	Balance at December 31, 2013		$	18,792		$	-		$	-		$	18,792
			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets			Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs
			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)			Total
	Equity securities		$	7,455		$	-		$	-		$	7,455
	Fixed income			5,835			-			-			5,835
	International equities			2,957			-			-			2,957
	Cash and equivalents			21			-			-			21
	Balance at December 31, 2012		$	16,268		$	-		$	-		$	16,268
	Fair value of total plan assets by major asset category as of December 31:
			2013			2012			2011
	Equity securities			51	%		46	%		47	%
	Fixed income			31	%		36	%		36	%
	International equities			18	%		18	%		17	%
	Cash and equivalents			0	%		0	%		0	%
	Total			100	%		100	%		100	%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31:
		2013			2012			2011
Discount rate			4.46	%		3.55	%		4.1	%
Rate of compensation increase			2	%		1.75	%		4	%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost for years ended December 31:
		2013			2012			2011
Discount rate			3.55	%		4.1	%		5.18	%
Rate of compensation increase			2	%		4	%		4	%
Long-term rate of return			7	%		7	%		7	%
As this plan was frozen to non-union employees on December 31, 1994, the difference between the projected benefit obligation and accumulated benefit obligation is not significant in any year.
The Company invests plan assets based on a total return on investment approach, pursuant to which the plan assets include a diversified blend of equity and fixed income investments toward a goal of maximizing the long-term rate of return without assuming an unreasonable level of investment risk. The Company determines the level of risk based on an analysis of plan liabilities, the extent to which the value of the plan assets satisfies the plan liabilities and the plan's financial condition. The investment policy includes target allocations ranging from 30% to 70% for equity investments, 20% to 60% for fixed income investments and 0% to 10% for cash equivalents. The equity portion of the plan assets represents growth and value stocks of small, medium and large companies. The Company measures and monitors the investment risk of the plan assets both on a quarterly basis and annually when the Company assesses plan liabilities.
The Company uses a building block approach to estimate the long-term rate of return on plan assets. This approach is based on the capital markets assumption that the greater the volatility, the greater the return over the long term. An analysis of the historical performance of equity and fixed income investments, together with current market factors such as the inflation and interest rates, are used to help make the assumptions necessary to estimate a long-term rate of return on plan assets. Once this estimate is made, the Company reviews the portfolio of plan assets and makes adjustments thereto that the Company believes are necessary to reflect a diversified blend of equity and fixed income investments that is capable of achieving the estimated long-term rate of return without assuming an unreasonable level of investment risk. The Company also compares the portfolio of plan assets to those of other pension plans to help assess the suitability and appropriateness of the plan's investments.
The Company expects to make $0.3 million in contributions to the plan in 2014.  However after considering the funded status of the plan, movements in the discount rate, investment performance and related tax consequences, the Company may choose to make additional contributions to the plan in any given year.
The total amount of the Company's contributions paid under its pension plan was $0.7 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
Information about the expected benefit payments for the plan is as follows:
Year Ending December 31,
2014		$	1,041
2015			1,127
2016			1,196
2017			1,275
2018			1,330
Years 2019-2023			6,911
The Company has a 401(k) defined contribution plan for all eligible employees. Employees may contribute up to 25% of their compensation into the plan. The Company will contribute an additional 30% of the employee's contributed amount up to 6% of compensation. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company's expense for the 401(k) plan amounted to $1.9 million, $2.0 million and $2.3 million, respectively.

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]	'
INCOME TAXES	'
	12	INCOME TAXES
	Components of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations were as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal		$	(7,369	)	$	9,273		$	7,099
	State			709			2,164			2,754
	Total			(6,660	)		11,437			9,853
	Deferred:
	Federal			21,103			(11,394	)		3,312
	State			5,148			(2,834	)		(112	)
	Total			26,251			(14,228	)		3,200
	Total provision (benefit)		$	19,591		$	(2,791	)	$	13,053
	The components of the deferred tax assets are as follows:
			At December 31,
			2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets
	Current:
	Accrued vacation		$	79		$	60
	Net operating loss carryforwards			-			586
	Allowance for bad debts			5,502			7,083
	Total current deferred tax assets			5,581			7,729
	Deferred tax assets
	Noncurrent:
	Allowance for bad debts			392			430
	Accrued rent			3,669			3,785
	Stock-based compensation			1,509			2,095
	Depreciation			10,670			5,953
	Other intangibles			434			547
	Pension plan liabilities			608			2,754
	Net operating loss carryforwards			6,285			1,553
	Sale leaseback-deferred gain			2,531			2,482
	AMT credit			424			-
	Other			-			77
	Total noncurrent deferred tax assets			26,522			19,676
	Total deferred tax assets			32,103			27,405
	Less valuation allowance			(31,679	)		-
	Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance			424			27,405
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Noncurrent:
	Goodwill			(4,952	)		(2,611	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities			(4,952	)		(2,611	)
	Total net noncurrent deferred tax (liabilities) assets			(4,528	)		17,065
	Total net deferred tax (liabilities) assets		$	(4,528	)	$	24,794
	Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to use the existing deferred tax assets.  A significant piece of objective negative evidence was the cumulative losses incurred by the Company in recent years.
	On the basis of this evaluation the Company believes it is not more likely than not that it will realize its net deferred tax assets.  As a result, as of December 31, 2013, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $31.7 million ($7.1 million from discontinued operations) against its net deferred tax assets, excluding the indefinite life assets which generated a deferred tax liability.
	The difference between the actual tax provision and the tax provision that would result from the use of the Federal statutory rate is as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013						2012					2011
	(Loss) income from continuing operations before taxes		$	(14,169	)				$	(18,475	)			$	30,609
	Expected tax (benefit) expense		$	(4,959	)		35	%	$	(6,466	)	35	%	$	10,713	35	%
	State tax expense (benefit) (net of federal)			(221	)		1.6			(436	)	2.4			1,717	5.6
	Permanent impairment			-			-			3,588		(19.4	)		109	0.4
	Valuation allowance			24,541			(173.2	)		-		-			-	-
	Other			230			(1.7	)		523		(2.9	)		514	1.6
	Total		$	19,591			-138.3	%	$	(2,791	)	15.1	%	$	13,053	42.6	%
	As of December 31, 2013, 2012, the Company has NOL carryforwards of $12.3 million and $6.1 million, respectively, which, if unused, will expire in years 2027.  Of these NOLs, $7.8 million and $6.1 million are limited in the amount that can be utilized in a given year due to a Section 382 limitation for December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company's uncertain tax positions:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013			2012			2011
	Balance at January 1,		$	135		$	100		$	100
	Decrease for tax positions of prior years			(135	)		(100	)
	Increase for tax positions of current year			-			135			-
Balance at December 31,		$	-		$	135		$	100
As of December 31, 2013, the Company no longer has any liability for uncertain tax positions.  Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2012 and 2011 are unrecognized tax benefits of $0.1 million, respectively, of which $0.1 million would be reflected as an adjustment to income tax expense if recognized.
The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.  During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the interest and penalties expense associated with uncertain tax positions are not significant to its results of operations or financial position.
The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various states. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for years before 2009 and generally, is no longer subject to state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2008.

SEGMENT_REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]	'
SEGMENT REPORTING	'
	13	SEGMENT REPORTING
	Each of the Company's schools is a reporting unit and an operating segment.  The Company's operating segments have been aggregated into one reportable segment because, in the Company's judgment, the reporting units have similar products, production processes, types of customers, methods of distribution, regulatory environment and economic characteristics.

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]	'
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	'
	14	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
	Lease Commitments—The Company leases office premises, educational facilities and various equipment for varying periods through the year 2032 at basic annual rentals (excluding taxes, insurance, and other expenses under certain leases) as follows:
	Year Ending December 31,		Finance Obligation			Operating Leases		Capital Leases
	2014		$	1,546		$	21,223	$	2,494
	2015			1,546			19,429		2,494
	2016			1,546			15,680		2,556
	2017			-			14,628		2,678
	2018			-			13,644		2,678
	Thereafter			-			34,913		37,137
				4,638			119,517		50,037
	Less amount representing interest			(4,638	)		-		(24,094	)
			$	-		$	119,517	$	25,943
	On December 28, 2001, the Company completed a sale and a leaseback of four owned facilities to a third party for net proceeds of approximately $8.8 million. The initial term of the lease is 15 years with two ten-year extensions. The lease is an operating lease that starts at $1.2 million in the first year and increases annually by the consumer price index. The lease includes an option near the end of the initial lease term to purchase the facilities at fair value, as defined. The net proceeds received have been reflected in the consolidated balance sheet as a finance obligation. The lease payments are included as a component of interest expense.
	Rent expense, included in operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is $21.9 million, respectively. Interest expense related to the financing obligation in the accompanying statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is $1.5 million, respectively.
	Litigation and Regulatory Matters— In the ordinary conduct of business, the Company is subject to periodic lawsuits, investigations and claims, including, but not limited to, claims involving students or graduates and routine employment matters.  Although the Company cannot predict with certainty the ultimate resolution of lawsuits, investigations and claims asserted against it, the Company does not believe that any currently pending legal proceeding to which it is a party will have a material effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
	On November 21, 2012, the Company received a Civil Investigation Demand from the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to their investigation of whether the Company and certain of its academic institutions have complied with certain Massachusetts state consumer protection and finance laws.  On July 29, 2013 and January 17, 2014, the Company received follow-up Civil Investigative Demands.  Pursuant to the Civil Investigative Demands, the Attorney General has requested from the Company and certain of its academic institutions documents and detailed information from the time period January 1, 2008 to the present.  The Company has responded to these requests and intends to continue cooperating with the Attorney General's Office.
	Student Loans—At December 31, 2013, the Company had outstanding net loan commitments to its students to assist them in financing their education of approximately $26.5 million.
	Vendor Relationship—The Company is party to two agreements with Snap-on Industrial ("Snap-on") which expire on June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014.  The Company has agreed to grant Snap-on exclusive rights to certain automotive campuses to display advertising and supply certain tools with the exception of one pre-existing vendor contract.  The Company earns credits that are redeemable for certain tools and equipment based on the sales to students and to the Company.
	Executive Employment Agreements—The Company entered into employment contracts with key executives that provide for continued salary payments if the executives are terminated for reasons other than cause, as defined in the agreements. The future employment contract commitments for such employees were approximately $8.9 million at December 31, 2013.
	Change in Control Agreements—In the event of a change of control several key executives will receive continued salary payments based on their employment agreements.
	Surety Bonds—Each of the Company's campuses must be authorized by the applicable state education agency in which the campus is located to operate and to grant degrees, diplomas or certificates to its students. The campuses are subject to extensive, ongoing regulation by each of these states. In addition, our campuses are required to be authorized by the applicable state education agencies of certain other states in which our campuses recruit students. The Company is required to post surety bonds on behalf of our campuses and education representatives with multiple states to maintain authorization to conduct our business. At December 31, 2013, the Company has posted surety bonds in the total amount of approximately $16.9 million.

UNAUDITED_QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_

UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Abstract]	'
UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION	'
	15	UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	Quarterly financial information for 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
			Quarter
	2013		First			Second			Third			Fourth
	Revenue		$	86,270		$	81,751		$	88,527		$	88,475
	(Loss) income from continuing operations			(5,282	)		(6,688	)		77			(21,866	)
	Loss from discontinued operations			(2,205	)		(2,690	)		(2,353	)		(10,279	)
	Net loss			(7,487	)		(9,378	)		(2,276	)		(32,145	)
	Basic
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations		$	(0.24	)	$	(0.30	)	$	0		$	(0.97	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			(0.10	)		(0.12	)		(0.10	)		(0.45	)
	Net loss per share		$	(0.33	)	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(1.42	)
	Diluted
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations		$	(0.24	)	$	(0.30	)	$	0		$	(0.97	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			(0.10	)		(0.12	)		(0.10	)		(0.45	)
	Net loss per share		$	(0.33	)	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(1.42	)
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
	Basic			22,414			22,497			22,528			22,618
	Diluted			22,414			22,497			22,811			22,618
			Quarter
	2012		First			Second			Third			Fourth
	Revenue		$	96,242		$	91,867		$	97,704		$	96,962
	(Loss) income from continuing operations			(1,571	)		(11,064	)		2,284			(5,334	)
	Loss from discontinued operations			(1,484	)		(9,644	)		(3,768	)		(6,605	)
	Net loss			(3,055	)		(20,708	)		(1,484	)		(11,939	)
	Basic
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations		$	(0.07	)	$	(0.50	)	$	0.1		$	(0.24	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			(0.07	)		(0.43	)		(0.17	)		(0.30	)
	Net loss per share		$	(0.14	)	$	(0.93	)	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.54	)
	Diluted
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations		$	(0.07	)	$	(0.50	)	$	0.1		$	(0.24	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			(0.07	)		(0.43	)		(0.17	)		(0.30	)
	Net loss per share		$	(0.14	)	$	(0.93	)	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.54	)
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
	Basic			22,137			22,183			22,195			22,266
	Diluted			22,137			22,183			22,281			22,266

DIVIDENDS

DIVIDENDS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
DIVIDENDS [Abstract]	'
DIVIDENDS	'
	16	DIVIDENDS
	During 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Board of Directors declared cash dividends of $0.28, $0.28 and $0.07 per share of common stock outstanding, respectively.  In February 2014, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share of common stock outstanding, which will be paid on March 31, 2014 to shareholders of record on March 14, 2014.  The establishment of future record and payment dates is subject to the final determination of the Company's Board of Directors.

Schedule_IIValuation_and_Quali

Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	'
	Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
	(in thousands, continuing and discontinued operations)
	Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Expense		Accounts Written-off			Balance at End of Period
	Allowance accounts for the year ended:
	December 31, 2013 Student receivable allowance	$	18,829	$	15,532	$	(19,592	)	$	14,769
	December 31, 2012 Student receivable allowance	$	21,858	$	21,056	$	(24,085	)	$	18,829
	December 31, 2011 Student receivable allowance	$	26,993	$	30,553	$	(35,688	)	$	21,858

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT1

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]	'
Business Activities	'
	Business Activities—Lincoln Educational Services Corporation and Subsidiaries (the "Company") is a provider of diversified career-oriented post-secondary education. The Company offers recent high school graduates and working adults degree and diploma programs in five principal areas of study: Automotive Technology, Health Science, Skilled Trades, Hospitality Services and Business and Information Technology. The Company currently has 33 schools and five training sites in 15 states across the United States.
Principles of Consolidation	'
	Principles of Consolidation—The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lincoln Educational Services Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition—Revenue is derived primarily from programs taught at the schools. Tuition revenue and one-time fees, such as nonrefundable application fees, registration fees, and course material fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over the length of the applicable program. If a student withdraws from a program prior to a specified date, any paid but unearned tuition is refunded. Other revenues, such as tool sales and contract training revenues are recognized as services are performed or goods are delivered. On an individual student basis, tuition earned in excess of cash received is recorded as accounts receivable, and cash received in excess of tuition earned is recorded as unearned tuition. Refunds are calculated and paid in accordance with federal, state and accrediting agency standards.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents—Cash and cash equivalents include all cash balances and highly liquid short-term investments, which mature within three months of purchase.
Restricted Cash	'
	Restricted Cash—Restricted cash consists of deposits maintained at financial institutions under a cash collateralized agreement under the Company's credit agreement.  Refer to Note 9 for more information on the credit agreement.
Accounts Receivable	'
	Accounts Receivable—The Company reports accounts receivable at net realizable value, which is equal to the gross receivable less an estimated allowance for uncollectible accounts.  Noncurrent accounts receivable represent amounts due from graduates in excess of 12 months from the balance sheet date.
Allowance for uncollectible accounts	'
	Allowance for uncollectible accounts—Based upon experience and judgment, an allowance is established for uncollectible accounts with respect to tuition receivables. In establishing the allowance for uncollectible accounts, we consider, among other things, current and expected economic conditions, a student's status (in-school or out-of-school), whether or not a student is currently making payments, and overall collection history. Changes in trends in any of these areas may impact the allowance for uncollectible accounts. The receivables balances of withdrawn students with delinquent obligations are reserved for based on our collection history.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments—The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value at December 31, 2013 and 2012.  In addition, the carrying value of all borrowings under the credit agreement approximates fair value at December 31, 2013 and 2012.  The account receivable, net balances are presented within current and non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.  It is not practicable to estimate the fair value of these financial instruments, since observable market data is not readily available, and no reasonable estimation methodology exists.
Inventories	'
	Inventories—Inventories consist mainly of textbooks, tools and supplies. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market on a first-in, first-out basis.
Property, Equipment and Facilities - Depreciation and Amortization	'
	Property, Equipment and Facilities—Depreciation and Amortization—Property, equipment and facilities are stated at cost. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while repairs and maintenance are expensed when incurred. Upon the retirement, sale or other disposition of assets, costs and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in operating (loss) income. For financial statement purposes, depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, and amortization of leasehold improvements is computed over the lesser of the term of the lease or its estimated useful life.
Rent Expense	'
	Rent Expense—Rent expense related to operating leases where scheduled rent increases exist, is determined by expensing the total amount of rent due over the life of the operating lease on a straight-line basis. The difference between the rent paid under the terms of the lease and the rent expensed on a straight-line basis is included in accrued rent and other long-term liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Advertising Costs	'
	Advertising Costs—Costs related to advertising are expensed as incurred and approximated $29.3 million, $30.3 million and $38.1 million from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These amounts are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets— The Company tests its goodwill for impairment annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate an impairment may have occurred, by comparing its reporting unit's carrying value to its implied fair value. Impairment may result from, among other things, deterioration in the performance of the acquired business, adverse market conditions, adverse changes in applicable laws or regulations, reductions in market value of the Company, including changes that restrict the activities of the acquired business, and a variety of other circumstances. If the Company determines that an impairment has occurred, it is required to record a write-down of the carrying value and charge the impairment as an operating expense in the period the determination is made. In evaluating the recoverability of the carrying value of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company must make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the acquired assets. Changes in strategy or market conditions could significantly impact these judgments in the future and require an adjustment to the recorded balances.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company conducted its annual test for goodwill impairment and determined it did not have an impairment.  The fair value of the Company's reporting units were determined using Level 3 inputs included in its multiple of earnings and discounted cash flow approach.  As of June 30, 2013, the Company concluded that current period losses at two reporting units, which resulted in a deterioration of current and projected cash flows, was an indicator of potential impairment and, accordingly, tested goodwill and long-lived assets for impairment.  The tests indicated that these two reporting units were impaired, which resulted in a pre-tax non-cash charge of $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013.
	At December 31, 2012, the Company tested goodwill for impairment and determined that an impairment of approximately $18.3 million ($4.5 million included in discontinued operations) existed for seven of its reporting units.  The Company concluded that the decrease in the Company's market capitalization as of June 30, 2012 was an indicator of potential impairment and, accordingly, the Company tested goodwill for impairment.  The tests indicated that five of the Company's reporting units were impaired as a result of lower than expected student population, which resulted in a pre-tax charge of $15.4 million in the second quarter of 2012 ($8.4 million included in discontinued operations).  The fair values of these reporting units were estimated using the expected present value of future cash flows.  No other reporting unit's carrying goodwill amount exceeded or approximated its implied value.
	At December 31, 2011, the Company tested goodwill for impairment and determined it did not have an impairment.  The Company concluded that the decrease in the Company's market capitalization as of September 30, 2011 was an indicator of potential impairment and, accordingly, the Company tested goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles for impairment.  The tests indicated that five of the Company's reporting units were impaired, which resulted in an expense of $9.3 million in the third quarter of 2011 ($1.0 million included in discontinued operations).
Concentration of Credit Risk	'
	Concentration of Credit Risk—Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash investments.  The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with high credit quality financial institutions. The Company's cash balances with financial institutions typically exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance limit of $0.25 million. The Company's cash balances on deposit at December 31, 2013, exceeded the balance insured by the FDIC by approximately $66.7 million. The Company has not experienced any losses to date on its invested cash.
	The Company extends credit for tuition and fees to many of its students. The credit risk with respect to these accounts receivable is mitigated through the students' participation in federally funded financial aid programs unless students withdraw prior to the receipt of federal funds for those students. In addition, the remaining tuition receivables are primarily comprised of smaller individual amounts due from students.
	With respect to student receivables, the Company had no significant concentrations of credit risk as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements	'
	Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP') requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates the estimates and assumptions, including those related to revenue recognition, bad debts, impairments, fixed assets, income taxes, benefit plans and certain accruals.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Stock-Based Compensation Plans	'
	Stock-Based Compensation Plans—The Company measures the value of stock options on the grant date at fair value, using the Black-Scholes option valuation model.  The Company amortizes the fair value of stock options, net of estimated forfeitures, utilizing straight-line amortization of compensation expense over the requisite service period of the grant.
	The Company measures the value of service and performance-based restricted stock on the fair value of a share of common stock on the date of the grant. The Company amortizes the fair value of service based restricted stock utilizing straight-line amortization of compensation expense over the requisite service period of the grant.
	The Company amortizes the fair value of the performance-based restricted stock based on determination of the probable outcome of the performance condition.  If the performance condition is expected to be met, then the Company amortizes the fair value of the number of shares expected to vest utilizing straight-line basis over the requisite performance period of the grant.  However, if the associated performance condition is not expected to be met, then the Company does not recognize the stock-based compensation expense.
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes—The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740"). This statement requires an asset and a liability approach for measuring deferred taxes based on temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities existing at each balance sheet date using enacted tax rates for years in which taxes are expected to be paid or recovered.
	In accordance with ASC 740, the Company assesses our deferred tax asset to determine whether all or any portion of the asset is more likely than not unrealizable.  A valuation allowance is required to be established or maintained when, based on currently available information, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. In accordance with ASC 740, our assessment considers whether there has been sufficient income in recent years and whether sufficient income is expected in future years in order to utilize the deferred tax asset. In evaluating the realizability of deferred income tax assets, the Company considered, among other things, historical levels of income, expected future income, the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary reporting differences, and the expected impact of tax planning strategies that may be implemented to prevent the potential loss of future income tax benefits. Significant judgment is required in determining the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements and/or tax returns.  Differences between anticipated and actual outcomes of these future tax consequences could have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.  Changes in, among other things, income tax legislation, statutory income tax rates, or future income levels could materially impact our valuation of income tax assets and liabilities and could cause our income tax provision to vary significantly among financial reporting periods.
	The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.  During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the interest and penalties expense associated with uncertain tax positions are not significant to the Company's results of operations or financial position.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets	'
	Impairment of Long-Lived Assets—The Company reviews the carrying value of our long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment by examining estimated future cash flows using Level 3 inputs These cash flows are evaluated by using weighted probability techniques as well as comparisons of past performance against projections. Assets may also be evaluated by identifying independent market values. If the Company determines that an asset's carrying value is impaired, it will record a write-down of the carrying value of the asset and charge the impairment as an operating expense in the period in which the determination is made.
	The Company concluded that for the three months ended December 31, 2013, there was no long-lived asset impairment.  The Company concluded that as of June 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013, there was sufficient evidence to conclude that there were impairments of certain long-lived assets at four and two of our campuses, respectively.  Long lived assets had been tested at these campuses as a result of certain financial indicators such as our history of losses, our current respective period losses, as well as future projected losses at these campuses.  The long-lived assets impairment resulted in a pre-tax charge of $1.4 million ($0.7 million included in discontinued operations) and $1.7 million ($1.6 million included in discontinued operations) for leasehold improvements as of June 30, 2013 and March 31, 2013, respectively.
	The Company concluded that as of December 31, 2012 and June 30, 2012, there was an indicator of potential impairment and, accordingly, the Company tested long-lived assets for impairment and determined that certain long-lived assets at four and 10 of its campuses were impaired.  This resulted in a pre-tax charge of $1.3 million ($0.9 million included in discontinued operations) for leasehold improvements as of December 31, 2012 and $8.3 million (4.4 million in discontinued operations) as of June 30, 2012, which included leasehold improvements of $8.1 million and $0.2 million in definite-lived intangible assets respectively.
	The Company recorded an impairment charge of $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2011 related to a regional accreditation indefinite intangible asset that is no longer being utilized and is included in discontinued operations.
Start-up Costs	'
	Start-up Costs—Costs related to the start of new campuses are expensed as incurred.
New Accounting Pronouncements	'
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In January 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2013-01, Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The amendments in this ASU clarify that the disclosure requirements of ASU No. 2011-11 are limited to derivatives, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and lending transactions that are either offset in the statement of financial position or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. This ASU is effective retrospectively for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The adoption of this ASU did not materially impact the presentation of its financial condition, results of operation and disclosures.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04, Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date. The amendments in this ASU provide guidance for the recognition, measurement and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements from which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company does not anticipate a material impact to the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows as a result of this change.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. The amendments in this ASU provide guidance on the financial statement presentation of unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company will reflect the impact of these amendments beginning with the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2014. The Company does not anticipate a material impact to the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows as a result of this change.
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) – Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The amendments in this ASU require entities to provide information about amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component, and to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income, or cross-reference to other disclosures, based on certain criteria. This ASU is effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012; early adoption is permitted. The Company has adopted this guidance.  The adoption of this ASU did not materially impact the presentation of its financial condition, results of operation and disclosures.
	In addition, the Company has evaluated and adopted the guidance of ASU No. 2012-02, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment issued in July 2012. The amendments in this ASU give entities the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If impairment is indicated, the fair value of the indefinite–lived intangible asset should be determined and the quantitative impairment test should be performed by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount in accordance with Subtopic 350-30; if impairment is not indicated, the entity is not required to take further action. The adoption of this ASU did not impact the presentation of the Company's financial condition, results of operation and disclosures.
	In October 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-04, which makes technical corrections, clarifications and limited-scope improvements to various topics throughout the Codification. The amendments in this ASU that do not have transition guidance and are effective upon issuance and the amendments that are subject to transition guidance will be effective for the Company's interim and annual reporting periods beginning January 1, 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.
	In August 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-03, which amends and corrects various sections in the Codification pursuant to Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 114, SEC Release No. 33-9250 and ASU No. 2010-22. The amendments and corrections in this ASU are effective upon issuance. The adoption of this guidance did not impact the Company's consolidated financial statements.

WEIGHTED_AVERAGE_COMMON_SHARES1

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES [Abstract]	'
Weighted average number of common shares used to compute basic and diluted income per share	'
	The weighted average numbers of common shares used to compute basic and diluted income per share for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
	Basic shares outstanding		22,513,391		22,195,407		22,019,563
	Dilutive effect of stock options		-		-		135,437
	Diluted shares outstanding		22,513,391		22,195,407		22,155,000

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_Tables

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Five Campuses [Member]	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'
Results of operations at campuses	'
	The results of operations at these five campuses for the three year periods ended December 31, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Revenue	$	7,724		$	19,924		$	35,099
	(Loss) income before income tax		(17,287	)		(13,641	)		5,236
	Income tax expense (benefit)		239			(5,444	)		1,677
	Net (loss) income from discontinued operations	$	(17,526	)	$	(8,197	)	$	3,559
Seven Campuses [Member]	'
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]	'
Results of operations at campuses	'
	The results of operations at these seven campuses for the two year periods ended December 31, 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2012			2011
	Revenue	$	8,500		$	20,804
	Loss before income tax		(22,142	)		(5,260	)
	Income tax benefit		(8,837	)		(1,685	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations	$	(13,305	)	$	(3,575	)

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLES1

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES [Abstract]	'
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill	'
	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
			Gross Goodwill Balance			Accumulated Impairment Losses			Net Goodwill Balance
	Balance as of January 1, 2012		$	115,303		$	(17,932	)	$	97,371
	Acquisition of FMTI			1,873			-			1,873
	Goodwill impairment (1)			-			(33,717	)		(33,717	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2012			117,176			(51,649	)		65,527
	Goodwill impairment			-			(3,062	)		(3,062	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013		$	117,176		$	(54,711	)	$	62,465
	-1	$12.8 million included in discontinued operations.
Summary of finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets	'
	Intangible assets, which are included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, consisted of the following:
			Student Contracts			Indefinite Trade Name			Trade Name			Accreditation			Curriculum			Non-compete			Total
	Gross carrying amount at December 31, 2012		$	25		$	180		$	366		$	1,268		$	1,124		$	200		$	3,163
	Write-off			(25	)		-			(31	)		(102	)		-			-			(158	)
	Gross carrying amount at December 31, 2013			-			180			335			1,166			1,124			200			3,005
	Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2012			25			-			209			-			670			28			932
	Write-off			(25	)		-			(31	)		-			-			-			(56	)
	Amortization			-			-			50			-			158			40			248
	Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2013			-			-			228			-			828			68			1,124
	Net carrying amount at December 31, 2013		$	-		$	180		$	107		$	1,166		$	296		$	132		$	1,881
	Weighted average amortization period (years)					Indefinite				7		Indefinite				9			3
			Student Contracts			Indefinite Trade Name			Trade Name			Accreditation			Curriculum			Non-compete			Total
	Gross carrying amount at December 31, 2011		$	-		$	180		$	509		$	1,268		$	1,150		$	1,980		$	5,087
	Acquisition of FMTI (1)			25			-			25			-			224			200			474
	Write-off			-			-			-			-			-			(1,980	)		(1,980	)
	Impairment (2)			-			-			(168	)		-			(250	)		-			(418	)
	Gross carrying amount at December 31, 2012			25			180			366			1,268			1,124			200			3,163
	Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2011			-			-			262			-			620			1,952			2,834
	Amortization			25			-			74			-			135			56			290
	Write-off			-			-			-			-			-			(1,980	)		(1,980	)
	Impairment (2)			-			-			(127	)		-			(85	)		-			(212	)
	Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2012			25			-			209			-			670			28			932
	Net carrying amount at December 31, 2012		$	-		$	180		$	157		$	1,268		$	454		$	172		$	2,231
	Weighted average amortization period (years)					Indefinite				7		Indefinite				9			3
	(1)  The Company purchased FMTI in April 2012.  Refer to Note 5 for more information on the purchase.
	(2)  Refer to Note 1 for more information related to the impairment.
Summary of estimated future amortization expense	'
	The following table summarizes the estimated future amortization expense:
	Year Ending December 31,
	2014		$	200
	2015			156
	2016			112
	2017			46
	2018			20
	Thereafter			1
			$	535

PROPERTY_EQUIPMENT_AND_FACILIT1

PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES [Abstract]	'
Property, equipment and facilities	'
	Property, equipment and facilities consist of the following:
				At December 31,
		Useful life (years)		2013			2012
	Land		-	$	17,562		$	18,363
	Buildings and improvements		25-Jan		178,089			192,990
	Equipment, furniture and fixtures		7-Jan		76,769			79,172
	Vehicles		3		1,282			1,231
	Construction in progress		-		425			174
					274,127			291,930
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization				(146,795	)		(137,834	)
				$	127,332		$	154,096
Schedule of assets held for sale	'
	The assets held for sale as a result of the closures consist of the following:
		At December 31,
		2013
	Land	$	800
	Buildings and improvements		5,510
	Assets held for sale	$	6,310

ACCRUED_EXPENSES_Tables

ACCRUED EXPENSES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
ACCRUED EXPENSES [Abstract]	'
Accrued expenses	'
	Accrued expenses consist of the following:
		At December 31,
		2013		2012
	Accrued compensation and benefits	$	5,128	$	3,163
	Other accrued expenses		5,527		6,583
		$	10,655	$	9,746

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_LEASE_OBLIGA1

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
LONG TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS [Abstract]	'
Long-term debt and lease obligations	'
	Long-term debt and lease obligations consist of the following:
		At December 31,
		2013			2012
	Credit agreement (a)	$	54,500		$	37,500
	Finance obligation (b)		9,672			9,672
	Capital lease-property (with a rate of 8.0%) (c)		25,944			26,344
	Capital leases-equipment (with rates ranging from 5.0% to 8.5%)		-			11
			90,116			73,527
	Less current maturities		(435	)		(412	)
		$	89,681		$	73,115
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt and lease obligation	'
	Scheduled maturities of long-term debt and lease obligations at December 31, 2013 are as follows:
	Year ending December 31,
	2014	$	435
	2015		54,971
	2016		10,244
	2017		748
	2018		810
	Thereafter		22,908
		$	90,116

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY_Tables

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]	'
Summary of transactions pertaining to restricted stock	'
	The following is a summary of transactions pertaining to restricted stock:
			Shares				Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
	Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2011			501,551			$	16.1
	Granted			1,213,621				4.82
	Vested			(374,088	)			9.3
	Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2012			1,341,084				7.79
	Granted			434,308				5.62
	Cancelled			(33,529	)			16.7
	Vested			(493,917	)			7.41
	Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2013			1,247,946				6.77
Weighted average assumptions for grants	'
	The fair value of the stock options used to compute stock-based compensation is the estimated present value at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. During 2013 and 2011 there were no new stock option grants.  The weighted average fair values of options granted during 2012 was $2.52 using the following weighted average assumptions for grants:
		At December 31,
		2012
	Expected volatility			51.25	%
	Expected dividend yield			4	%
	Expected life (term)	4.65 Years
	Risk-free interest rate			0.87	%
	Weighted-average exercise price during the year		$	7.79
Summary of transactions pertaining to option plans	'
	The following is a summary of transactions pertaining to the option plans:
			Shares				Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share			Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	Outstanding December 31, 2010			720,940			$	14.59		5.14 years	$	2,095
	Cancelled			(74,459	)			12.8
	Exercised			(113,106	)			6.29				759
	Outstanding December 31, 2011			533,375				16.6		4.68 years		-
	Granted			157,000				7.79
	Cancelled			(34,500	)			12.26				-
	Outstanding December 31, 2012			655,875				14.72		4.89 years		-
	Cancelled			(108,750	)			14.64
	Outstanding December 31, 2013			547,125				14.73		4.56 years		-
	Vested or expected to vest as of December 31, 2013			527,527				14.99		4.43 years		-
	Exercisable as of December 31, 2013			449,134				16.25		3.77 years		-
Summary of options outstanding	'
	The following table presents a summary of options outstanding at December 31, 2013:
					At December 31, 2013
					Stock Options Outstanding									Stock Options Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Prices				Shares				Contractual Weighted Average life (years)			Weighted Average Price		Shares		Weighted Exercise Price
	$	4.00-$13.99				259,792				6.13		$	9.6		161,801	$	10.7
	$	14.00-$19.99				182,333				3.36			17.67		182,333		17.67
	$	20.00-$25.00				105,000				2.77			22.33		105,000		22.33
						547,125				4.56			14.73		449,134		16.25

PENSION_PLAN_Tables

PENSION PLAN (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
PENSION PLAN [Abstract]	'
Schedule of plan's funded status	'
	The following table sets forth the plan's funded status and amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	CHANGES IN BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS:
	Benefit obligation-beginning of year	$	23,169		$	21,233		$	17,903
	Service cost		37			35			117
	Interest cost		790			872			939
	Actuarial (gain) loss		(2,614	)		1,926			3,008
	Benefits paid		(1,068	)		(897	)		(734	)
	Benefit obligation at end of year		20,314			23,169			21,233
	CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS:
	Fair value of plan assets-beginning of year		16,268			14,639			15,087
	Actual return on plan assets		2,919			1,807			12
	Employer contributions		673			719			274
	Benefits paid		(1,068	)		(897	)		(734	)
	Fair value of plan assets-end of year		18,792			16,268			14,639
	BENEFIT OBLIGATION IN EXCESS OF FAIR VALUE FUNDED STATUS:	$	(1,522	)	$	(6,901	)	$	(6,594	)
Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheets	'
	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
		At December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Noncurrent liabilities	$	(1,522	)	$	(6,901	)	$	(6,594	)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	'
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Accumulated loss	$	(5,928	)	$	(11,276	)	$	(11,191	)
	Deferred income taxes		2,366			4,500			4,475
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(3,562	)	$	(6,776	)	$	(6,716	)
Components of net periodic cost for plan	'
	The following table provides the components of net periodic cost for the plan:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	COMPONENTS OF NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST
	Service cost	$	37		$	35		$	117
	Interest cost		790			872			939
	Expected return on plan assets		(1,141	)		(1,021	)		(1,034	)
	Recognized net actuarial loss		955			1,056			742
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	641		$	942		$	764
Plan assets using fair value hierarchy	'
	The following tables present plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2013 and 2012.  The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of inputs used to determine fair value.  Level 1 refers to fair values determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.  Level 2 refers to fair values estimated using observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets but observable by market data, while Level 3 includes the fair values estimated using significant non-observable inputs.  The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets			Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs
		(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)			Total
	Equity securities	$	9,491		$	-		$	-		$	9,491
	Fixed income		5,787			-			-			5,787
	International equities		3,484			-			-			3,484
	Cash and equivalents		30			-			-			30
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	18,792		$	-		$	-		$	18,792
		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets			Significant Other Observable Inputs			Significant Unobservable Inputs
		(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)			Total
	Equity securities	$	7,455		$	-		$	-		$	7,455
	Fixed income		5,835			-			-			5,835
	International equities		2,957			-			-			2,957
	Cash and equivalents		21			-			-			21
	Balance at December 31, 2012	$	16,268		$	-		$	-		$	16,268
Fair value of total plan assets by major asset category	'
	Fair value of total plan assets by major asset category as of December 31:
		2013			2012			2011
	Equity securities		51	%		46	%		47	%
	Fixed income		31	%		36	%		36	%
	International equities		18	%		18	%		17	%
	Cash and equivalents		0	%		0	%		0	%
	Total		100	%		100	%		100	%
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Expected benefit payments for plan	'
	Information about the expected benefit payments for the plan is as follows:
	Year Ending December 31,
	2014	$	1,041
	2015		1,127
	2016		1,196
	2017		1,275
	2018		1,330
	Years 2019-2023		6,911
Benefit Obligations [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Weighted-average assumptions used	'
	Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost for years ended December 31:
		2013			2012			2011
	Discount rate		3.55	%		4.1	%		5.18	%
	Rate of compensation increase		2	%		4	%		4	%
	Long-term rate of return		7	%		7	%		7	%
Periodic Pension Cost [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans Table Text Block [Line Items]	'
Weighted-average assumptions used	'
	Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31:
		2013			2012			2011
	Discount rate		4.46	%		3.55	%		4.1	%
	Rate of compensation increase		2	%		1.75	%		4	%

INCOME_TAXES_Tables

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]	'
Components of provision for income taxes	'
	Components of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	(7,369	)	$	9,273		$	7,099
	State		709			2,164			2,754
	Total		(6,660	)		11,437			9,853
	Deferred:
	Federal		21,103			(11,394	)		3,312
	State		5,148			(2,834	)		(112	)
	Total		26,251			(14,228	)		3,200
	Total provision (benefit)	$	19,591		$	(2,791	)	$	13,053
Components of deferred tax assets	'
	The components of the deferred tax assets are as follows:
		At December 31,
		2013			2012
	Deferred tax assets
	Current:
	Accrued vacation	$	79		$	60
	Net operating loss carryforwards		-			586
	Allowance for bad debts		5,502			7,083
	Total current deferred tax assets		5,581			7,729
	Deferred tax assets
	Noncurrent:
	Allowance for bad debts		392			430
	Accrued rent		3,669			3,785
	Stock-based compensation		1,509			2,095
	Depreciation		10,670			5,953
	Other intangibles		434			547
	Pension plan liabilities		608			2,754
	Net operating loss carryforwards		6,285			1,553
	Sale leaseback-deferred gain		2,531			2,482
	AMT credit		424			-
	Other		-			77
	Total noncurrent deferred tax assets		26,522			19,676
	Total deferred tax assets		32,103			27,405
	Less valuation allowance		(31,679	)		-
	Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance		424			27,405
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Noncurrent:
	Goodwill		(4,952	)		(2,611	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities		(4,952	)		(2,611	)
	Total net noncurrent deferred tax (liabilities) assets		(4,528	)		17,065
	Total net deferred tax (liabilities) assets	$	(4,528	)	$	24,794
Difference between actual tax provision and tax provision that would result from use of Federal statutory rate	'
	The difference between the actual tax provision and the tax provision that would result from the use of the Federal statutory rate is as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013						2012					2011
	(Loss) income from continuing operations before taxes	$	(14,169	)				$	(18,475	)			$	30,609
	Expected tax (benefit) expense	$	(4,959	)		35	%	$	(6,466	)	35	%	$	10,713	35	%
	State tax expense (benefit) (net of federal)		(221	)		1.6			(436	)	2.4			1,717	5.6
	Permanent impairment		-			-			3,588		(19.4	)		109	0.4
	Valuation allowance		24,541			(173.2	)		-		-			-	-
	Other		230			(1.7	)		523		(2.9	)		514	1.6
	Total	$	19,591			-138.3	%	$	(2,791	)	15.1	%	$	13,053	42.6	%
Activity related to uncertain tax positions	'
	The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company's uncertain tax positions:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Balance at January 1,	$	135		$	100		$	100
	Decrease for tax positions of prior years		(135	)		(100	)
	Increase for tax positions of current year		-			135			-
	Balance at December 31,	$	-		$	135		$	100

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]	'
Lease commitments	'
	Lease Commitments—The Company leases office premises, educational facilities and various equipment for varying periods through the year 2032 at basic annual rentals (excluding taxes, insurance, and other expenses under certain leases) as follows:
	Year Ending December 31,	Finance Obligation			Operating Leases		Capital Leases
	2014	$	1,546		$	21,223	$	2,494
	2015		1,546			19,429		2,494
	2016		1,546			15,680		2,556
	2017		-			14,628		2,678
	2018		-			13,644		2,678
	Thereafter		-			34,913		37,137
			4,638			119,517		50,037
	Less amount representing interest		(4,638	)		-		(24,094	)
		$	-		$	119,517	$	25,943

UNAUDITED_QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_1

UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Abstract]	'
Quarterly financial information	'
	Quarterly financial information for 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		Quarter
	2013	First			Second			Third			Fourth
	Revenue	$	86,270		$	81,751		$	88,527		$	88,475
	(Loss) income from continuing operations		(5,282	)		(6,688	)		77			(21,866	)
	Loss from discontinued operations		(2,205	)		(2,690	)		(2,353	)		(10,279	)
	Net loss		(7,487	)		(9,378	)		(2,276	)		(32,145	)
	Basic
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations	$	(0.24	)	$	(0.30	)	$	0		$	(0.97	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations		(0.10	)		(0.12	)		(0.10	)		(0.45	)
	Net loss per share	$	(0.33	)	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(1.42	)
	Diluted
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations	$	(0.24	)	$	(0.30	)	$	0		$	(0.97	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations		(0.10	)		(0.12	)		(0.10	)		(0.45	)
	Net loss per share	$	(0.33	)	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(1.42	)
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
	Basic		22,414			22,497			22,528			22,618
	Diluted		22,414			22,497			22,811			22,618
		Quarter
	2012	First			Second			Third			Fourth
	Revenue	$	96,242		$	91,867		$	97,704		$	96,962
	(Loss) income from continuing operations		(1,571	)		(11,064	)		2,284			(5,334	)
	Loss from discontinued operations		(1,484	)		(9,644	)		(3,768	)		(6,605	)
	Net loss		(3,055	)		(20,708	)		(1,484	)		(11,939	)
	Basic
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.50	)	$	0.1		$	(0.24	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations		(0.07	)		(0.43	)		(0.17	)		(0.30	)
	Net loss per share	$	(0.14	)	$	(0.93	)	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.54	)
	Diluted
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.50	)	$	0.1		$	(0.24	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations		(0.07	)		(0.43	)		(0.17	)		(0.30	)
	Net loss per share	$	(0.14	)	$	(0.93	)	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.54	)
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
	Basic		22,137			22,183			22,195			22,266
	Diluted		22,137			22,183			22,281			22,266

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT2

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2013
	Unit	Unit	Unit	StudyArea	Unit			AssetsGroup
	AssetsGroup	AssetsGroup		School	AssetsGroup
				Site
				State
				AssetsGroup
Business Activities [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Number of principal area of study	'	'	'	5	'		'	'
Number of schools operates across the United States	'	'	'	33	'		'	'
Number of training sites operates across the United States	'	'	'	5	'		'	'
Number of states in which schools operates across the United States	'	'	'	15	'		'	'
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Maximum maturity period for classification of cash equivalents	'	'	'	'3 months	'		'	'
Advertising Costs [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Advertising expense	'	'	'	$29,300,000	$30,300,000		$38,100,000	'
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Number of units impaired	2	5	5	'	7		'	'
Goodwill impairment loss pre tax charge	3,100,000	15,400,000	'	'	'		'	'
Goodwill impairment	'	'	'	'	18,300,000		'	'
Goodwill, discontinued operations	'	8,400,000	1,000,000	'	4,500,000		'	'
Impairment of goodwill	'	'	9,300,000	3,062,000	33,717,000	[1]	'	'
Concentration of Credit Risk [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Federal deposit insurance limit	'	'	'	250,000	'		'	'
Excess cash, FDIC insured amount	'	'	'	66,700,000	'		'	'
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Number of assets groups impaired	4	10	'	'	4		'	2
Pretax charge related to impairment of long lived assets	1,400,000	'	'	'	'		'	1,700,000
Impairment related to discontinued operations	700,000	4,400,000	'	'	900,000		'	1,600,000
Pre tax charge for impairment of leasehold improvements	'	8,300,000	'	'	1,300,000		'	'
Pretax charges related to definite-lived intangible assets	'	200,000	'	'	8,100,000		'	'
Accreditation [Member]	'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'		'	'
Impairment charge of intangible asset	'	'	$1,000,000	'	'		'	'
[1]	$12.8 million included in discontinued operations.

FINANCIAL_AID_AND_REGULATORY_C1

FINANCIAL AID AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	Unit	Unit	Unit
FINANCIAL AID AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE [Abstract]	'	'	'
Percentage of net revenues on cash basis indirectly derived from funds (in hundredths)	80.00%	81.00%	84.00%
Maximum specified percentage of net revenues on cash basis indirectly derived from funds (in hundredths)	90.00%	90.00%	90.00%
Period over which entity became ineligible after receiving specified percentage as revenue from funds	'2 years	'	'
Period for which entity may not reapply for eligibility	'2 years	'	'
Standard composite score for financial responsibility, minimum	'-1	'	'
Standard composite score for financial responsibility, maximum	'3	'	'
Composite score for financial responsibility	1.5	1.6	2.1

WEIGHTED_AVERAGE_COMMON_SHARES2

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES (Details)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Shares used to compute basic and diluted loss income per share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic shares outstanding (in shares)	22,618	22,528	22,497	22,414	22,266	22,195	22,183	22,137	22,513,391	22,195,407	22,019,563
Dilutive effect of stock options (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	135,437
Diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	22,618	22,811	22,497	22,414	22,266	22,281	22,183	22,137	22,513,391	22,195,407	22,155,000
Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of income (loss) per share (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	222,707	71,989	'
Stock Option [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of income (loss) per share (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	657,083	216,908	399,583
Performance Shares [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive shares excluded from computation of income (loss) per share (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	441,552	134,131	'

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_Detail

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Jun. 18, 2013

Jul. 31, 2012

Campus

Campus

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

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Net (loss) income from discontinued operations

($10,279,000)

($2,353,000)

($2,690,000)

($2,205,000)

($6,605,000)

($3,768,000)

($9,644,000)

($1,484,000)

($17,526,000)

($21,502,000)

($16,000)

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Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

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Result of discontinued operations [Abstract]

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7,724,000

19,924,000

35,099,000

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-17,287,000

-13,641,000

5,236,000

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Income tax expense (benefit)

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239,000

-5,444,000

1,677,000

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-17,526,000

-8,197,000

3,559,000

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2,300,000

8,700,000

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'

'

'

'

'

'

Result of discontinued operations [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Revenue

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,500,000

20,804,000

'

'

(Loss) income before income tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-22,142,000

-5,260,000

'

'

Income tax expense (benefit)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-8,837,000

-1,685,000

'

'

Net (loss) income from discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-13,305,000

-3,575,000

'

'

Impairments of goodwill and long-lived assets

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$9,500,000

$2,100,000

'

'

BUSINESS_ACQUISITIONS_Details

BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
	Location
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS [Abstract]	'
Effective date of acquisition	18-Apr-12
Total consideration paid for acquiring interest in Florida Medical Training Institute, Inc.	$1.70
Number of location in which FMTI operate there business in Florida	5
Purchase price allocated to assets	2.9
Purchase price allocated to intangible assets	2.4
Purchase price allocated to liabilities	$1.40

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLES2

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Gross Goodwill Balance	'	$117,176,000	$117,176,000		$115,303,000
Accumulated impairment losses	'	-54,711,000	-51,649,000		-17,932,000
Net Goodwill Balance	'	62,465,000	65,527,000		97,371,000
Acquisition of FMTI	'	'	1,873,000		'
Goodwill impairment	-9,300,000	-3,062,000	-33,717,000	[1]	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Amortization	'	400,000	300,000		1,400,000
Net carrying amount at end of the period	'	535,000	'		'
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Gross carrying amount, Total	'	3,163,000	5,087,000		'
Acquisition of FMTI	'	'	474,000	[2]	'
Write-off	'	-158,000	-1,980,000		'
Impairment	'	'	-418,000	[3]	'
Gross carrying amount, Total	'	3,005,000	3,163,000		5,087,000
Accumulated amortization, Total	'	932,000	2,834,000		'
Write-off	'	-56,000	-1,980,000		'
Amortization	'	248,000	290,000		'
Impairment	'	'	-212,000	[3]	'
Accumulated amortization, Total	'	1,124,000	932,000		2,834,000
Net carrying amount	'	1,881,000	2,231,000		'
Impairment charges included in discontinued operation	'	'	12,800,000		'
Amortization of intangible assets	'	400,000	300,000		1,400,000
Estimated future amortization expense [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
2014	'	200,000	'		'
2015	'	156,000	'		'
2016	'	112,000	'		'
2017	'	46,000	'		'
2018	'	20,000	'		'
Thereafter	'	1,000	'		'
Net carrying amount	'	535,000	'		'
Indefinite Trade Name [Member]	'	'	'		'
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance	'	180,000	180,000		'
Acquisition of FMTI	'	'	0	[2]	'
Write-off	'	0	0		'
Impairment	'	'	0	[3]	'
Gross carrying amount, ending balance	'	180,000	180,000		'
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	'	0	0		'
Write-off	'	0	0		'
Amortization	'	0	0		'
Impairment	'	'	0	[3]	'
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	'	0	0		'
Net carrying amount at end of the period	'	180,000	180,000		'
Accreditation [Member]	'	'	'		'
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance	'	1,268,000	1,268,000		'
Acquisition of FMTI	'	'	0	[2]	'
Write-off	'	-102,000	0		'
Impairment	'	'	0	[3]	'
Gross carrying amount, ending balance	'	1,166,000	1,268,000		'
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	'	0	0		'
Write-off	'	0	0		'
Amortization	'	0	0		'
Impairment	'	'	0	[3]	'
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	'	0	0		'
Net carrying amount at end of the period	'	1,166,000	1,268,000		'
Student Contracts [Member]	'	'	'		'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance	'	25,000	0		'
Acquisition of FMTI	'	'	25,000	[2]	'
Write-off	'	-25,000	0		'
Impairment	'	'	0	[3]	'
Gross carrying amount, ending balance	'	0	25,000		'
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	'	25,000	0		'
Write-off	'	-25,000	0		'
Amortization	'	0	25,000		'
Impairment	'	'	0	[3]	'
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	'	0	25,000		'
Net carrying amount at end of the period	'	0	0		'
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Amortization of intangible assets	'	0	25,000		'
Estimated future amortization expense [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Net carrying amount	'	0	0		'
Trade Name [Member]	'	'	'		'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance	'	366,000	509,000		'
Acquisition of FMTI	'	'	25,000	[2]	'
Write-off	'	-31,000	0		'
Impairment	'	'	-168,000	[3]	'
Gross carrying amount, ending balance	'	335,000	366,000		'
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	'	209,000	262,000		'
Write-off	'	-31,000	0		'
Amortization	'	50,000	74,000		'
Impairment	'	'	-127,000	[3]	'
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	'	228,000	209,000		'
Net carrying amount at end of the period	'	107,000	157,000		'
Weighted average amortization period	'	'7 years	'7 years		'
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Amortization of intangible assets	'	50,000	74,000		'
Estimated future amortization expense [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Net carrying amount	'	107,000	157,000		'
Curriculum [Member]	'	'	'		'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance	'	1,124,000	1,150,000		'
Acquisition of FMTI	'	'	224,000	[2]	'
Write-off	'	0	0		'
Impairment	'	'	-250,000	[3]	'
Gross carrying amount, ending balance	'	1,124,000	1,124,000		'
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	'	670,000	620,000		'
Write-off	'	0	0		'
Amortization	'	158,000	135,000		'
Impairment	'	'	-85,000	[3]	'
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	'	828,000	670,000		'
Net carrying amount at end of the period	'	296,000	454,000		'
Weighted average amortization period	'	'9 years	'9 years		'
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Amortization of intangible assets	'	158,000	135,000		'
Estimated future amortization expense [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Net carrying amount	'	296,000	454,000		'
Non-compete [Member]	'	'	'		'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'		'
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance	'	200,000	1,980,000		'
Acquisition of FMTI	'	'	200,000	[2]	'
Write-off	'	0	-1,980,000		'
Impairment	'	'	0	[3]	'
Gross carrying amount, ending balance	'	200,000	200,000		'
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance	'	28,000	1,952,000		'
Write-off	'	0	-1,980,000		'
Amortization	'	40,000	56,000		'
Impairment	'	'	0	[3]	'
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	'	68,000	28,000		'
Net carrying amount at end of the period	'	132,000	172,000		'
Weighted average amortization period	'	'3 years	'3 years		'
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Amortization of intangible assets	'	40,000	56,000		'
Estimated future amortization expense [Abstract]	'	'	'		'
Net carrying amount	'	$132,000	$172,000		'
[1]	$12.8 million included in discontinued operations.
[2]	The Company purchased FMTI in April 2012.B Refer to Note 5 for more information on the purchase.
[3]	Refer to Note 1 for more information related to the impairment.

PROPERTY_EQUIPMENT_AND_FACILIT2

PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, equipment and facilities net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Property, equipment and facilities, Gross	$274,127,000	$291,930,000	'
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-146,795,000	-137,834,000	'
Property, equipment and facilities, Net	127,332,000	154,096,000	'
Depreciation and amortization expense	23,300,000	26,400,000	26,300,000
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets held for sale	6,310,000	'	'
Land [Member]	'	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets held for sale	800,000	'	'
Buildings and Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]	'	'	'
Assets held for sale	5,510,000	'	'
Land [Member]	'	'	'
Property, equipment and facilities net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Property, equipment and facilities, Gross	17,562,000	18,363,000	'
Buildings and Improvements [Member]	'	'	'
Property, equipment and facilities net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Property, equipment and facilities, Gross	178,089,000	192,990,000	'
Capital leased assets, gross	26,800,000	26,800,000	'
Capital leased assets, accumulated depreciation	8,800,000	7,000,000	'
Capitalized interest cost	600,000	600,000	'
Accumulated depreciation on capitalized interest cost	400,000	400,000	'
Buildings and Improvements [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, equipment and facilities net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Useful life (years)	'1 year	'	'
Buildings and Improvements [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, equipment and facilities net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Useful life (years)	'25 years	'	'
Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures [Member]	'	'	'
Property, equipment and facilities net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Property, equipment and facilities, Gross	76,769,000	79,172,000	'
Capital leased assets, gross	400,000	600,000	'
Capital leased assets, accumulated depreciation	400,000	600,000	'
Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, equipment and facilities net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Useful life (years)	'1 year	'	'
Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Property, equipment and facilities net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Useful life (years)	'7 years	'	'
Vehicles [Member]	'	'	'
Property, equipment and facilities net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Useful life (years)	'3 years	'	'
Property, equipment and facilities, Gross	1,282,000	1,231,000	'
Construction in Progress [Member]	'	'	'
Property, equipment and facilities net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Property, equipment and facilities, Gross	$425,000	$174,000	'

ACCRUED_EXPENSES_Details

ACCRUED EXPENSES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ACCRUED EXPENSES [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued compensation and benefits	$5,128	$3,163
Other accrued expenses	5,527	6,583
Accrued expenses	$10,655	$9,746

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_LEASE_OBLIGA2

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]	'		'		'
Long term debt and capital lease obligations	$90,116,000		$73,527,000		'
Less current maturities	-435,000		-412,000		'
Long-term debt and lease obligations	89,681,000		73,115,000		'
Sale and a leaseback of several facilities, Date	'December 28, 2001		'		'
Rent expense under finance lease	1,500,000		1,500,000		1,500,000
Lease expiration date	31-Dec-16		'		'
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]	'		'		'
2014	435,000		'		'
2015	54,971,000		'		'
2016	10,244,000		'		'
2017	748,000		'		'
2018	810,000		'		'
Thereafter	22,908,000		'		'
Long term debt and capital lease obligations	90,116,000		73,527,000		'
Credit Agreement [Member]	'		'		'
Long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]	'		'		'
Credit agreement	54,500,000	[1]	37,500,000	[1]	'
Number of lenders led by Bank of America	4		'		'
Maximum borrowing capacity of credit facility	60,000,000		'		'
Reduced amount of credit facility	40,000,000		'		'
Expiration date of credit facility	5-Apr-15		'		'
Maturity period of credit facility	'36 months		'		'
Variable rate of debt instrument	'prime rate		'		'
Federal Funds rate plus, variable rate (in hundredths)	0.50%		'		'
LIBOR rate plus, variable rate (in hundredths)	1.00%		'		'
Interest rate of credit facility (in hundredths)	7.25%		4.50%		'
Amount outstanding under letter of credit	5,300,000		'		'
Outstanding amount of credit facility	54,500,000		37,500,000		'
Letter of Credit [Member]	'		'		'
Long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]	'		'		'
Maximum borrowing capacity of credit facility	25,000,000		'		'
Minimum [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]	'		'		'
Long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]	'		'		'
Interest rate of credit facility (in hundredths)	2.50%		'		'
Maximum [Member] | Credit Agreement [Member]	'		'		'
Long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]	'		'		'
Interest rate of credit facility (in hundredths)	6.00%		'		'
Finance Obligation [Member]	'		'		'
Long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]	'		'		'
Capital lease and finance obligation	9,672,000	[2]	9,672,000	[2]	'
Capital Lease-Property (with a rate of 8.0%) [Member]	'		'		'
Long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]	'		'		'
Capital lease and finance obligation	25,944,000	[3]	26,344,000	[3]	'
Interest rate of debt instrument (in hundredths)	8.00%		'		'
Capital Leases-Equipment (with rates ranging from 5.0% to 8.5%) [Member]	'		'		'
Long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]	'		'		'
Capital lease and finance obligation	$0		$11,000		'
Interest rate of debt instrument, minimum (in hundredths)	5.00%		'		'
Interest rate of debt instrument, maximum (in hundredths)	8.50%		'		'
[1]	(a) On April 5, 2012, the Company, as borrower, and certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, as guarantors, entered into a secured revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of four lenders led by Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and letter of credit issuer (the bCredit Facilityb). The April 5, 2012 agreement, along with subsequent amendments dated June 18, 2013 and December 20, 2013, are collectively referred to as the bCredit Agreement.b As of December 31, 2013, the aggregate principal amount available under the Credit Facility was $60 million. Effective January 16, 2014, this amount was reduced to $40 million. The Credit Facility may be used to finance capital expenditures and permitted acquisitions, to pay transaction expenses, for the issuance of letters of credit and for general corporate purposes. The Credit Agreement includes a $25 million letter of credit sublimit. Borrowings under the Credit Facility are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the tangible and intangible assets of the Company and its subsidiaries including real estate. The term of the Credit Facility is 36 months, maturing on April 5, 2015. The Credit Agreement provides that the lenders will receive first priority lien on substantially all of the tangible and intangible non-real property assets of the Company and its subsidiaries as well as a first priority lien on substantially all real property owned by the Company and its subsidiaries and that all net proceeds of future sales of real property by the Company and its subsidiaries be used to prepay revolving loans and permanently reduce the principal amount of revolving loans available under the Credit Facility. Amounts borrowed as revolving loans under the Credit Facility will bear interest, at the Companybs option, at either (i) an interest rate based on LIBOR and adjusted for any reserve percentage obligations under Federal Reserve Bank regulations (the bEurodollar Rateb) for specified interest periods or (ii) the Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), in each case, plus an applicable margin rate as determined under the Credit Agreement. The bBase Rateb, as defined under the Credit Agreement, is the highest of (a) the rate of interest announced from time to time by Bank of America, N.A. as its prime rate, (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% and (c) a daily rate equal to the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.0%. Pursuant to the Amendment, the margin interest rate is subject to adjustment within a range of 2.50% to 6.00% based upon changes in the Companybs consolidated leverage ratio and depending on whether the Company has chosen the Eurodollar Rate or the Base Rate option. Letters of credit will require a fee equal to the applicable margin rate multiplied by the daily amount available to be drawn under each issued letter of credit plus an agreed upon fronting fee and customary issuance, presentation, amendment and other processing fees associated with letters of credit. At December 31, 2013, the Company had outstanding letters of credit aggregating $5.3 million, which were primarily comprised of letters of credit for the Department of Education, or DOE, matters and real estate leases. The Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants including consolidated adjusted net worth, consolidated leverage ratio, consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, minimum financial responsibility composite score, cohort default rate and other financial covenants, certain restrictions on capital expenditures as well as affirmative and negative covenants and events of default customary for facilities of this type. In addition, the Company is paying fees to the lenders that are customary for facilities of this type. As of December 31, 2013 the Company is in compliance with all financial covenants. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had $54.5 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement. The interest rate on borrowings under the Credit Agreement during the year ended December 31, 2013 was 7.25%. All amounts outstanding on December 31, 2013 were repaid on January 3, 2014. The Company had $37.5 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2012. The interest rate on this borrowing was 4.5%.
[2]	The Company completed a sale and a leaseback of several facilities on December 28, 2001. The Company retained a continuing involvement in the lease and as a result it is prohibited from utilizing sale-leaseback accounting. Accordingly, the Company has treated this transaction as a finance lease. Rent payments under this obligation for the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013 were $1.5 million, respectively. These payments have been reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as interest expense for all periods presented since the effective interest rate on the obligation is greater than the scheduled payments. The lease expiration date is December 31, 2016.
[3]	In 2009, the Company assumed real estate capital leases in Fern Park, Florida and Hartford, Connecticut. These leases bear interest at 8% and expire in 2032 and 2031, respectively.

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY_Details

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
	Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Number of stock incentive plans	2	'	'	'
Vesting period of performance-based shares	'4 years	'	'4 years	'
Specified operating income margin period	'one or more of the fiscal years	'	'one or more of the fiscal years	'
Weighted average assumptions for grants [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Expected volatility (in hundredths)	'	51.25%	'	'
Expected dividend yield (in hundredths)	'	4.00%	'	'
Expected life (term)	'	'4 years 7 months 24 days	'	'
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)	'	0.87%	'	'
Weighted-average exercise price during the year (in dollars per share)	'	$7.79	'	'
Shares [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	655,875	533,375	720,940	'
Granted (in shares)	'	157,000	'	'
Canceled (in shares)	-108,750	-34,500	-74,459	'
Exercised (in shares)	'	'	-113,106	'
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	547,125	655,875	533,375	720,940
Vested or expected to vest (in shares)	527,527	'	'	'
Exercisable, ending balance (in shares)	449,134	'	'	'
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$14.72	$16.60	$14.59	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	'	$7.79	'	'
Canceled (in dollars per share)	$14.64	$12.26	$12.80	'
Exercised (in dollars per share)	'	'	$6.29	'
Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$14.73	$14.72	$16.60	$14.59
Vested or expected to vest (in dollars per share)	$14.99	'	'	'
Exercisable, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$16.25	'	'	'
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Outstanding, beginning balance	'4 years 6 months 22 days	'4 years 10 months 20 days	'4 years 8 months 5 days	'5 years 1 month 20 days
Outstanding, ending balance	'4 years 6 months 22 days	'4 years 10 months 20 days	'4 years 8 months 5 days	'5 years 1 month 20 days
Vested or expected to vest	'4 years 5 months 5 days	'	'	'
Exercisable, ending balance	'3 years 9 months 7 days	'	'	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Outstanding, beginning balance	$0	$0	$2,095,000	'
Exercised	'	'	759,000	'
Canceld	'	0	'	'
Outstanding, ending balance	0	0	0	2,095,000
Vested or expected to vest	0	'	'	'
Exercisable, ending balance	0	'	'	'
Stock Options Outstanding [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Shares (in shares)	547,125	'	'	'
Contractual Weighted Average Life	'4 years 6 months 22 days	'	'	'
Weighted Average Price (in dollars per share)	$14.73	'	'	'
Stock Options Exercisable [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Shares (in shares)	449,134	'	'	'
Weighted Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$16.25	'	'	'
$ 4.00-$13.99 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Minimum (in dollars per share)	$4	'	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Maximum (in dollars per share)	$13.99	'	'	'
Stock Options Outstanding [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Shares (in shares)	259,792	'	'	'
Contractual Weighted Average Life	'6 years 1 month 17 days	'	'	'
Weighted Average Price (in dollars per share)	$9.60	'	'	'
Stock Options Exercisable [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Shares (in shares)	161,801	'	'	'
Weighted Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$10.70	'	'	'
$ 14.00-$19.99 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Minimum (in dollars per share)	$14	'	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Maximum (in dollars per share)	$19.99	'	'	'
Stock Options Outstanding [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Shares (in shares)	182,333	'	'	'
Contractual Weighted Average Life	'3 years 4 months 10 days	'	'	'
Weighted Average Price (in dollars per share)	$17.67	'	'	'
Stock Options Exercisable [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Shares (in shares)	182,333	'	'	'
Weighted Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$17.67	'	'	'
$ 20.00-$25.00 [Member]	'	'	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Minimum (in dollars per share)	$20	'	'	'
Range of Exercise Prices, Maximum (in dollars per share)	$25	'	'	'
Stock Options Outstanding [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Shares (in shares)	105,000	'	'	'
Contractual Weighted Average Life	'2 years 9 months 7 days	'	'	'
Weighted Average Price (in dollars per share)	$22.33	'	'	'
Stock Options Exercisable [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Shares (in shares)	105,000	'	'	'
Weighted Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$22.33	'	'	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Shares [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Nonvested restricted stock outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	1,341,084	501,551	'	'
Granted (in shares)	434,308	1,213,621	'	'
Cancelled (in shares)	-33,529	'	'	'
Vested (in shares)	-493,917	-374,088	'	'
Nonvested restricted stock outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	1,247,946	1,341,084	501,551	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Nonvested restricted stock outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$7.79	$16.10	'	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	$5.62	$4.82	'	'
Cancelled (in dollars per share)	$16.70	'	'	'
Vested (in dollars per share)	$7.41	$9.30	'	'
Nonvested restricted stock outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$6.77	$7.79	$16.10	'
Recognized restricted stock expense	2,900,000	4,000,000	3,100,000	'
Unrecognized restricted stock expense	7,400,000	8,600,000	'	'
Weighted average period	'2 years 6 months	'	'	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average period of unrecognized pre-tax compensation	'2 years 6 months	'	'	'
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average period	'1 year 9 months 18 days	'	'	'
Stock Options [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Weighted average fair values of options granted (in dollars per share)	'	$2.52	'	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense	100,000	'	'	'
Weighted average period of unrecognized pre-tax compensation	'1 year 9 months 18 days	'	'	'
LTIP [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net share settlement for restricted stock (in shares)	140,475	102,438	68,250	'
Net share settlement for stock options (in shares)	140,475	102,438	68,250	'
Decrease in equity due to payment of tax for employee	800,000	500,000	900,000	'
LTIP [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'	'
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Outstanding restricted shares, intrinsic value	$6,200,000	'	'	'

PENSION_PLAN_Details

PENSION PLAN (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CHANGES IN BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Benefit obligation-beginning of year	$23,169,000	$21,233,000	$17,903,000
Service cost	37,000	35,000	117,000
Interest cost	790,000	872,000	939,000
Actuarial loss	-2,614,000	1,926,000	3,008,000
Benefits paid	-1,068,000	-897,000	-734,000
Benefit obligation at end of year	20,314,000	23,169,000	21,233,000
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-beginning of year	16,268,000	14,639,000	15,087,000
Actual return on plan assets	2,919,000	1,807,000	12,000
Employer contributions	673,000	719,000	274,000
Benefits paid	-1,068,000	-897,000	-734,000
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	18,792,000	16,268,000	14,639,000
BENEFIT OBLIGATION IN EXCESS OF FAIR VALUE FUNDED STATUS:	-1,522,000	-6,901,000	-6,594,000
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets [Abstract]	'	'	'
Noncurrent liabilities	-1,522,000	-6,901,000	-6,594,000
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accumulated loss	-5,928,000	-11,276,000	-11,191,000
Deferred income taxes	2,366,000	4,500,000	4,475,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-3,562,000	-6,776,000	-6,716,000
Accumulated benefit obligation	20,300,000	23,200,000	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]	'	'	'
Service cost	37,000	35,000	117,000
Interest cost	790,000	872,000	939,000
Expected return on plan assets	-1,141,000	-1,021,000	-1,034,000
Recognized net actuarial loss	955,000	1,056,000	742,000
Net periodic benefit cost	641,000	942,000	764,000
Amortization of estimated net loss, transition obligation and prior service cost from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost	400,000	'	'
Pension plan adjustments	3,214,000	-60,000	-1,968,000
Actuarial loss	1,000,000	'	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	18,792,000	16,268,000	14,639,000
Fair value of total plan assets by major asset category (in hundredths)	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations [Abstract]	'	'	'
Discount rate (in hundredths)	4.46%	3.55%	4.10%
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)	2.00%	1.75%	4.00%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost [Abstract]	'	'	'
Expected contributions to the plan in next fiscal year	300,000	'	'
Pension Contributions	700,000	700,000	'
Expected benefit payments for the plan [Abstract]	'	'	'
Maximum contribution by employee specified as percentage of compensation (in hundredths)	25.00%	'	'
Additional contribution by employer (in hundredths)	30.00%	'	'
Maximum percentage of compensation contributed by employer as matching contribution (in hundredths)	6.00%	'	'
Compensation expense for the 401(k) plan	1,900,000	2,000,000	2,300,000
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	18,792,000	16,268,000	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	18,792,000	16,268,000	'
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	0	0	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	0	0	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Equity Securities [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-beginning of year	7,455,000	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	9,491,000	'	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	9,491,000	'	'
Fair value of total plan assets by major asset category (in hundredths)	51.00%	46.00%	47.00%
Expected benefit payments for the plan [Abstract]	'	'	'
Target plan asset allocations, minimum (in hundredths)	30.00%	'	'
Target plan asset allocations, maximum (in hundredths)	70.00%	'	'
Equity Securities [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	9,491,000	7,455,000	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	9,491,000	7,455,000	'
Equity Securities [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	0	0	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Equity Securities [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	0	0	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Fixed Income [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-beginning of year	5,835,000	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	5,787,000	'	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	5,787,000	'	'
Fair value of total plan assets by major asset category (in hundredths)	31.00%	36.00%	36.00%
Expected benefit payments for the plan [Abstract]	'	'	'
Target plan asset allocations, minimum (in hundredths)	20.00%	'	'
Target plan asset allocations, maximum (in hundredths)	60.00%	'	'
Fixed Income [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	5,787,000	5,835,000	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	5,787,000	5,835,000	'
Fixed Income [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	0	0	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Fixed Income [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	0	0	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
International Equities [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	3,484,000	2,957,000	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	3,484,000	2,957,000	'
Fair value of total plan assets by major asset category (in hundredths)	18.00%	18.00%	17.00%
International Equities [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	3,484,000	2,957,000	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	3,484,000	2,957,000	'
International Equities [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	0	0	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
International Equities [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	0	0	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Cash and Equivalents [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-beginning of year	21,000	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	30,000	'	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	30,000	'	'
Fair value of total plan assets by major asset category (in hundredths)	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Expected benefit payments for the plan [Abstract]	'	'	'
Target plan asset allocations, minimum (in hundredths)	0.00%	'	'
Target plan asset allocations, maximum (in hundredths)	10.00%	'	'
Cash and Equivalents [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	30,000	21,000	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	30,000	21,000	'
Cash and Equivalents [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	0	0	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Cash and Equivalents [Member] | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]	'	'	'
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	0	0	'
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]	'	'	'
Fair value of plan assets	0	0	'
Pension Plan [Member]	'	'	'
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost [Abstract]	'	'	'
Discount rate (in hundredths)	3.55%	4.10%	5.18%
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)	2.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Long-term rate of return (in hundredths)	7.00%	7.00%	7.00%
Expected benefit payments for the plan [Abstract]	'	'	'
2014	1,041,000	'	'
2015	1,127,000	'	'
2016	1,196,000	'	'
2017	1,275,000	'	'
2018	1,330,000	'	'
Years 2019-2023	$6,911,000	'	'

INCOME_TAXES_Details

INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current [Abstract]	'	'	'
Federal	($7,369,000)	$9,273,000	$7,099,000
State	709,000	2,164,000	2,754,000
Total	-6,660,000	11,437,000	9,853,000
Deferred [Abstract]	'	'	'
Federal	21,103,000	-11,394,000	3,312,000
State	5,148,000	-2,834,000	-112,000
Total	26,251,000	-14,228,000	3,200,000
Total provision (benefit)	19,591,000	-2,791,000	13,053,000
Deferred Tax Assets Current [Abstract]	'	'	'
Accrued vacation	79,000	60,000	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	0	586,000	'
Allowance for bad debts	5,502,000	7,083,000	'
Total current deferred tax assets	5,581,000	7,729,000	'
Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'	'
Allowance for bad debts	392,000	430,000	'
Accrued rent	3,669,000	3,785,000	'
Stock-based compensation	1,509,000	2,095,000	'
Depreciation	10,670,000	5,953,000	'
Other intangibles	434,000	547,000	'
Pension plan liabilities	608,000	2,754,000	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	6,285,000	1,553,000	'
Sale leaseback-deferred gain	2,531,000	2,482,000	'
AMT credit	424,000	0	'
Other	0	77,000	'
Total noncurrent deferred tax assets	26,522,000	19,676,000	'
Total deferred tax assets	32,103,000	27,405,000	'
Less valuation allowance	-31,679,000	0	'
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	424,000	27,405,000	'
Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'	'
Goodwill	-4,952,000	-2,611,000	'
Total deferred tax liabilities	-4,952,000	-2,611,000	'
Total net noncurrent deferred tax (liabilities) assets	-4,528,000	17,065,000	'
Total net deferred tax (liabilities) assets	-4,528,000	24,794,000	'
Difference between the actual tax provision and the tax provision that would result from the use of the Federal statutory rate [Abstract]	'	'	'
(Loss) income from continuing operations before taxes	-14,169,000	-18,475,000	30,609,000
Expected tax (benefit) expense	-4,959,000	-6,466,000	10,713,000
State tax expense (benefit) (net of federal)	-221,000	-436,000	1,717,000
Permanent impairment	0	3,588,000	109,000
Valuation allowance	24,541,000	'	'
Other	230,000	523,000	514,000
Total	19,591,000	-2,791,000	13,053,000
Expected tax (benefit) expense (in hundredths)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State tax (benefit) expense (net of federal) (in hundredths)	1.60%	2.40%	5.60%
Permanent impairment (in hundredths)	0.00%	-19.40%	0.40%
Valuation allowance (in hundredths)	-173.20%	0.00%	0.00%
Other (in hundredths)	-1.70%	-2.90%	1.60%
Total (in hundredths)	-138.30%	15.10%	42.60%
Valuation allowance from discontinued operations	7,100,000	'	'
Net operating loss carryforwards	12,300,000	6,100,000	'
Net operating loss carryforwards limitations on amount utilized	7,800,000	6,100,000	'
Activity related to uncertain tax positions [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance, beginning of period	135,000	100,000	100,000
Decrease for tax positions of prior years	-135,000	-100,000	0
Increase for tax positions of current year	0	135,000	0
Balance, end of period	$0	$135,000	$100,000

SEGMENT_REPORTING_Details

SEGMENT REPORTING (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
	Segment
SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]	'
Number of reportable segments	1

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_1

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2001
	Facility
Finance Obligation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Year Ending December 31, 2014	$1,546,000	'	'	'
Year Ending December 31, 2015	1,546,000	'	'	'
Year Ending December 31, 2016	1,546,000	'	'	'
Year Ending December 31, 2017	0	'	'	'
Year Ending December 31, 2018	0	'	'	'
Thereafter	0	'	'	'
Finance Obligation, Total	4,638,000	'	'	'
Less amount representing interest	-4,638,000	'	'	'
Finance obligation net of interest	0	'	'	'
Operating Leases [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Year Ending December 31, 2013	21,223,000	'	'	'
Year Ending December 31, 2014	19,429,000	'	'	'
Year Ending December 31, 2015	15,680,000	'	'	'
Year Ending December 31, 2016	14,628,000	'	'	'
Year Ending December 31, 2017	13,644,000	'	'	'
Thereafter	34,913,000	'	'	'
Operating Leases, Total	119,517,000	'	'	'
Less amount representing interest	0	'	'	'
Operating leases net of interest	119,517,000	'	'	'
Capital Leases [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Year Ending December 31, 2013	2,494,000	'	'	'
Year Ending December 31, 2014	2,494,000	'	'	'
Year Ending December 31, 2015	2,556,000	'	'	'
Year Ending December 31, 2016	2,678,000	'	'	'
Year Ending December 31, 2017	2,678,000	'	'	'
Thereafter	37,137,000	'	'	'
Capital Leases, Total	50,037,000	'	'	'
Less amount representing interest	-24,094,000	'	'	'
Capital leases net of interest	25,943,000	'	'	'
Number of owned facilities	4	'	'	'
Net proceeds from sale and leaseback transaction	8,800,000	'	'	'
Lease Term	'15 years	'	'	'
Period considered for lease extension	'10 years	'	'	'
Lease rent expense	21,900,000	21,900,000	21,900,000	1,200,000
Interest expense related to financing obligations	1,500,000	1,500,000	1,500,000	'
Outstanding net loan commitment	26,500,000	'	'	'
Future employment contract commitments	8,900,000	'	'	'
Surety bonds	$16,900,000	'	'	'

UNAUDITED_QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_2

UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Revenues	$88,475	$88,527	$81,751	$86,270	$96,962	$97,704	$91,867	$96,242	$345,024	$382,773	$456,722
(Loss) income from continuing operations	-21,866	77	-6,688	-5,282	-5,334	2,284	-11,064	-1,571	-33,760	-15,684	17,556
Loss from discontinued operations	-10,279	-2,353	-2,690	-2,205	-6,605	-3,768	-9,644	-1,484	-17,526	-21,502	-16
Net loss	($32,145)	($2,276)	($9,378)	($7,487)	($11,939)	($1,484)	($20,708)	($3,055)	($51,286)	($37,186)	$17,540
Basic [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($0.97)	$0	($0.30)	($0.24)	($0.24)	$0.10	($0.50)	($0.07)	($1.50)	($0.71)	$0.80
Loss per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.45)	($0.10)	($0.12)	($0.10)	($0.30)	($0.17)	($0.43)	($0.07)	($0.78)	($0.97)	$0
Net loss per share (in dollars per share)	($1.42)	($0.10)	($0.42)	($0.33)	($0.54)	($0.07)	($0.93)	($0.14)	($2.28)	($1.68)	$0.80
Diluted [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($0.97)	$0	($0.30)	($0.24)	($0.24)	$0.10	($0.50)	($0.07)	($1.50)	($0.71)	$0.79
Loss per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.45)	($0.10)	($0.12)	($0.10)	($0.30)	($0.17)	($0.43)	($0.07)	($0.78)	($0.97)	$0
Net loss per share (in dollars per share)	($1.42)	($0.10)	($0.42)	($0.33)	($0.54)	($0.07)	($0.93)	($0.14)	($2.28)	($1.68)	$0.79
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	22,618	22,528	22,497	22,414	22,266	22,195	22,183	22,137	22,513,391	22,195,407	22,019,563
Diluted (in shares)	22,618	22,811	22,497	22,414	22,266	22,281	22,183	22,137	22,513,391	22,195,407	22,155,000

DIVIDENDS_Details

DIVIDENDS (Details) (USD $)	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
DIVIDENDS [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Cash dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$0.07	$0.28	$0.28	$0.07

Schedule_IIValuation_and_Quali1

Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Abstract]	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Period	$18,829	$21,858	$26,993
Charged to Expense	15,532	21,056	30,553
Accounts Written-off	-19,592	-24,085	-35,688
Balance at End of Period	$14,769	$18,829	$21,858