Lincoln Educational Services (LINC) 10-K 16 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 12, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP
Entity Central Index Key	1286613
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$22,049,396
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		23,844,905
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$12,299	$12,886
Restricted cash	30,000	54,500
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $12,193 and $13,787 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	13,533	16,127
Inventories	1,486	2,269
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable	879	8,517
Assets held for sale, net	50,930	6,310
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,937	3,013
Total current assets	113,064	103,622
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES - At cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $136,910 and $146,795 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	69,740	127,332
OTHER ASSETS:
Noncurrent receivables, less allowance of $1,016 and $982 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	6,235	6,869
Deferred finance charges	158	1,163
Deferred income taxes, net	0	0
Goodwill	22,207	62,465
Other assets, net	2,303	4,498
Total other assets	30,903	74,995
TOTAL	213,707	305,949
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of credit agreement	30,000	0
Current portion of capital lease obligations	471	435
Unearned tuition	26,469	30,195
Accounts payable	11,894	14,603
Accrued expenses	13,865	10,655
Other short-term liabilities	780	693
Total current liabilities	83,479	56,581
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term credit agreement	0	54,500
Long-term capital lease obligations	25,038	25,509
Long-term finance obligation	9,672	9,672
Pension plan liabilities	5,299	1,522
Deferred income taxes, net	0	4,528
Accrued rent	6,852	7,695
Other long-term liabilities	357	746
Total liabilities	130,697	160,753
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, no par value - 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014 and 2013	0	0
Common stock, no par value - authorized 100,000,000 shares at December 31, 2014 and 2013, issued and outstanding 29,933,086 shares at December 31, 2014 and 29,919,761 shares at December 31, 2013	141,377	141,377
Additional paid-in capital	26,350	24,177
Treasury stock at cost - 5,910,541 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2012	-82,860	-82,860
Retained earnings	5,610	66,064
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-7,467	-3,562
Total stockholders' equity	83,010	145,196
TOTAL	$213,707	$305,949

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
ASSETS
Accounts receivable, allowance	$12,193	$13,787
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES - accumulated depreciation and amortization	136,910	146,795
OTHER ASSETS :
Noncurrent receivables, allowance	$1,016	$982
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)	29,933,086	29,919,761
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	29,933,086	29,919,761
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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]
REVENUE	$325,022	$341,512	$380,163
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Educational services and facilities	164,352	169,049	178,271
Selling, general and administrative	168,441	175,978	189,488
Gain on sale of assets	-58	-501	-75
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets	40,836	3,908	25,221
Total costs & expenses	373,571	348,434	392,905
OPERATING LOSS	-48,549	-6,922	-12,742
OTHER:
Interest income	153	37	2
Interest expense	-5,613	-4,667	-4,475
Other income	297	18	14
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	-53,712	-11,534	-17,201
(BENEFIT ) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES	-4,225	19,591	-2,282
LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS	-49,487	-31,125	-14,919
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES	-6,646	-20,161	-22,267
NET LOSS	($56,133)	($51,286)	($37,186)
Basic
Loss per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($2.17)	($1.38)	($0.67)
Loss per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.29)	($0.90)	($1.01)
Net loss per share (in dollars per share)	($2.46)	($2.28)	($1.68)
Diluted
Loss per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	($2.17)	($1.38)	($0.67)
Loss per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.29)	($0.90)	($1.01)
Net loss per share (in dollars per share)	($2.46)	($2.28)	($1.68)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	22,814,105	22,513,391	22,195,407
Diluted (in shares)	22,814,105	22,513,391	22,195,407

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME [Abstract]
Net loss	($56,133)	($51,286)	($37,186)
Other comprehensive loss
Employee pension plan adjustments, net of taxes of $0, $1,283 and $25 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively	-3,905	3,214	-60
Comprehensive loss	($60,038)	($48,072)	($37,246)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other comprehensive loss
Employee pension plan adjustments, taxes	$0	$1,283	$25

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, 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	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
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	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
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	0	0	0	-56,133	0	-56,133
Employee pension plan adjustments, net of taxes	0	0	0	0	-3,905	-3,905
Stock-based compensation expense
Restricted stock	0	2,517	0	0	0	2,517
Restricted stock (in shares)	158,308
Stock options	0	104	0	0	0	104
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation	0	-448	0	0	0	-448
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation (in shares)	-144,983
Cash dividend	0	0	0	-4,321	0	-4,321
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2014	$141,377	$26,350	($82,860)	$5,610	($7,467)	$83,010
BALANCE (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014	29,933,086					29,933,086

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Cash dividend (in dollars per share)	$0.18	$0.28	$0.28

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss	($56,133)	($51,286)	($37,186)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	19,338	23,701	26,848
Amortization of deferred finance costs	818	474	0
Deferred income taxes	-4,528	26,490	-14,229
Loss (gain) on disposition of assets	41	-506	-71
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets	42,958	6,194	43,364
Fixed asset donation	-92	-37	0
Provision for doubtful accounts	15,500	15,532	21,056
Stock-based compensation expense	2,621	2,995	4,340
Deferred rent	-740	-888	421
(Increase) decrease in assets, net of acquisition of business:
Accounts receivable	-14,470	-15,049	-19,202
Inventories	372	408	421
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable	7,638	-1,432	4,053
Prepaid expenses and current assets	-986	-106	-1,274
Other assets	231	-1,177	999
Increase (decrease) in liabilities, net of acquisition of business:
Accounts payable	-2,732	1,461	-2,180
Accrued expenses	3,806	829	-1,688
Pension plan liabilities	-271	-672	-718
Unearned tuition	-1,190	-4,453	-9,466
Other liabilities	-159	768	498
Total adjustments	68,155	54,532	53,172
Net cash provided by operating activities	12,022	3,246	15,986
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures	-7,472	-6,538	-8,839
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	67	750	124
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired	0	0	-1,472
Net cash used in investing activities	-7,405	-5,788	-10,187
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from borrowings	47,500	59,500	37,500
Payments on borrowings	-72,000	-42,500	0
Reclassifications of proceeds from borrowings to restricted cash	24,500	-54,500	0
Payment of deferred finance fees	0	-863	-659
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation	-448	-797	-531
Dividends paid	-4,321	-6,709	-6,444
Principal payments under capital lease obligations	-435	-411	-481
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	-5,204	-46,280	29,385
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	-587	-48,822	35,184
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-Beginning of year	12,886	61,708	26,524
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-End of year	12,299	12,886	61,708
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	4,597	4,209	4,184
Income taxes	145	410	226
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Liabilities accrued for or noncash purchases of fixed assets	$1,613	$93	$1,789

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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 31 schools and five training sites in 15 states across the United States.
	Liquidity—For the last several years, the Company and the proprietary school sector generally have faced various forms of adversity which have contributed to deteriorating earnings growth. Government regulations have negatively impacted earnings by making it more difficult for potential students to obtain loans, which when coupled with the overall economic environment have hindered potential students from enrolling in its schools. In light of these factors, the Company has incurred significant operating losses as a result of lower student population. The Company also recorded a pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $39.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 as a result of a significant decline in market capitalization. Despite these events, the Company believes that its likely sources of cash should be sufficient to fund operations for the next twelve months. The Company’s available sources of cash primarily include cash from operations, cash and cash equivalents on hand at December 31, 2014 of $12.3 million and the ability to draw up to $20 million under the revolving line of credit less letters of credit that was extended through April 2016. To fund the Company’s business plans, including any anticipated future losses, purchase commitments, capital expenditures, principal and interest payments on borrowings and to satisfy the DOE financial responsibility standards, the Company has the ability to leverage its owned real estate that is not classified as held for sale. The Company is also continuing to take actions to improve cash flow by aligning its cost structure to its student population.
	In addition to the aforementioned current sources of capital that will provide short term liquidity, the Company also plans to sell approximately $50.9 million in assets which are currently classified as held for sale and are expected to be sold within one year.  The Company also is currently exploring various other alternatives including debt financing vehicles and strategic partnerships. However, at this time the Company has no commitments to obtain any additional funds, and there can be no assurance such funds will be available on acceptable terms or at all.
	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 8 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, 2014 and 2013.  In addition, the carrying value of all borrowings under the credit agreement approximates fair value at December 31, 2014 and 2013.  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, computers, 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 $27.5 million, $29.0 million and $30.1 million from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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, 2014, 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.  The Company concluded that as of September 30, 2014 there was an indicator of potential impairment as a result of a decrease in market capitalization and, accordingly, the Company tested goodwill for impairment.  The test indicated that 10 of the Company’s reporting units were impaired, which resulted in a pre-tax non-cash charge of $39.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 ($1.9 million of which is included in discontinued operations).
	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.
	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, 2014 and September 30, 2014, there was sufficient evidence to conclude that there was an impairment of certain long-lived assets at one and six of the Company’s campuses, respectively.  Long-lived assets had been tested at these campuses as a result of certain financial indicators such as the Company’s history of losses, 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 $1.5 million for leasehold improvements as of December 31, 2014 and $1.9 million for leasehold improvements and $0.5 million ($0.2 million included in discontinued operations) for intangible assets as of September 30, 2014.
	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.
	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, 2014, exceeded the balance insured by the FDIC Corporation (“FDIC”) by approximately $41.2 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, 2014 and 2013.
	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, 2014 and 2013, the interest and penalties expense associated with uncertain tax positions are not significant to the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
	Start-up Costs—Costs related to the start of new campuses are expensed as incurred.
	New Accounting Pronouncements
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a new standard related to revenue recognition, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The new standard will replace most of the existing revenue recognition standards in GAAP when it becomes effective on January 1, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. The new standard can be applied retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of the change recognized at the date of the initial application. The Company is assessing the potential impact of the new standard on financial reporting and has not yet selected a transition method.
	In April 2014, FASB issued amended guidance on the use and presentation of discontinued operations in an entity's consolidated financial statements. The new guidance restricts the presentation of discontinued operations to business circumstances when the disposal of business operations represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. The guidance becomes effective on January 1, 2015. Adoption is on a prospective basis.  The Company early adopted as of December 31, 2014 and based on the guidance did not present the schools that are held for sale as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements.  As discussed in Note 4, the Company did include the five training sites from Florida in discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 as they qualify under the amended guidance.

FINANCIAL_AID_AND_REGULATORY_C

FINANCIAL AID AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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, 2014, 2013 and 2012, approximately 80%, 80% and 81%, respectively, of net revenues on a cash basis were indirectly derived from funds distributed under Title IV Programs.
	For the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company calculated that no individual DOE reporting entity received more than 90% of its revenue, determined on a cash basis under DOE regulations, from Title IV, HEA Program Funds.  The Company’s calculations may be subject to review by the DOE.  Under DOE regulations, 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 resulting in a change of control 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 composite score must be at least 1.5 for the institution to be deemed financially responsible without the need for further oversight.  If an institution’s composite score is below 1.5, but is at least 1.0, it is in a category denominated by the DOE as “the zone.”  Under the DOE regulations, institutions that are in the zone typically may be permitted by the DOE to continue to participate in the title IV programs by choosing one of two alternatives:  1) the “Zone Alternative” under which we are required to make disbursements to students under the Heightened Cash Monitoring 1 (HCM1) payment method and to notify the DOE within 10 days after the occurrence of certain oversight and financial events or 2) submit a letter of credit to the DOE equal to 50 percent of the Title IV funds received by our institutions during the most recent fiscal year.  The DOE permits an institution to participate under the “Zone Alternative” for a period of up to three consecutive fiscal years.  Under the HCM1 payment method, the institution is required to make Title IV disbursements to eligible students and parents before it requests or receives funds for the amount of those disbursements from the DOE.  As long as the student accounts are credited before the funding requests are initiated, we are permitted to draw down funds through the DOE’s electronic system for grants management and payments for the amount of disbursements made to eligible students.  Unlike the HCM2 and reimbursement payment methods, the HCM1 payment method typically does not require schools to submit documentation to the DOE and wait for DOE approval before drawing down Title IV funds.
	If an institution's composite score is below 1.0, the institution is considered by the DOE to lack financial responsibility. If the DOE determines that an institution does not satisfy the DOE's financial responsibility standards, depending on its composite score and other factors, that institution may establish its financial responsibility on an alternative basis by, among other things:
		·	Posting a letter of credit in an amount equal to at least 50% of the total Title IV Program funds received by the institution during the institution's most recently completed fiscal year;
		·	Posting a letter of credit in an amount equal to at least 10% of such prior year's Title IV Program funds, accepting provisional certification, complying with additional DOE monitoring requirements and agreeing to receive Title IV Program funds under an arrangement other than the DOE's standard advance funding arrangement; and/or
		·	Complying with additional DOE monitoring requirements and agreeing to receive Title IV Program funds under an arrangement other than the DOE's standard advance funding arrangement.
	The DOE has evaluated the financial responsibility of our institutions on a consolidated basis.  The Company has submitted to the DOE our audited financial statements for the 2013 fiscal year reflecting a composite score of 1.4, based upon its calculations.  The Company chose the “Zone Alternative” option described above because, among other things, it does not require the Company to submit a letter of credit to the DOE and because the HCM1 payment method is less burdensome than the HCM2 or reimbursement methods of payment that the DOE has the authority to impose. The Company believes that, prior to moving to the HCM1 payment method on October 22, 2014, its procedures for processing Title IV payments were similar to those now required under the HCM1 payment method.  As of this date, the Company not identified any impact on our ability to make disbursements of Title IV funds to its students or to receive funds for the amount of those disbursements from the DOE.
	For the 2014 fiscal year, the Company calculated its composite score to be 1.3.  This number is subject to determination by the DOE once it receives and reviews the Company’s audited financial statements for the 2014 fiscal year.  The Company’s composite score for 2013 was 1.4.  The DOE regulations generally permit institutions with a composite score of between 1.0 and 1.4 to participate under the Zone Alternative for a period of up to three consecutive fiscal years.  The Company believes that if its composite score is below 1.5 for three consecutive years it will be able to continue to operate under the Zone Alternative; however, this determination is made solely by the DOE.  If the composite score drops below 1.0 in a given year or if the composite score remains between 1.0 and 1.4 for three or more consecutive years, the Company may be required to meet alternative requirements for continuing to participate in Title IV programs by submitting a letter of credit, complying with monitoring requirements, disbursing Title IV funds under the HCM1, HCM2, or reimbursement payment methods, and complying with other requirements and conditions.  The Company’s existing credit agreement, which expires April 5, 2016, gives it the ability to draw up to $20 million under the revolving line of credit less letters of credit except, that during the period commencing on December 1, 2015 through January 15, 2016 the Company is required to reduce the outstanding revolving loans other than letters of credit to $0.  If the Company is unable to sell its held for sale assets, leverage its other owned properties or obtain other financing in 2015, the composite score may be less than 1.0 as of December 31, 2015.

WEIGHTED_AVERAGE_COMMON_SHARES

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES [Abstract]
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES	3	WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
	The weighted average number of common shares used to compute basic and diluted income per share for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively were as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2014		2013		2012
	Basic shares outstanding			22,814,105		22,513,391		22,195,407
	Dilutive effect of stock options			-		-		-
	Diluted shares outstanding			22,814,105		22,513,391		22,195,407
	For the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, options to acquire 119,722; 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, 2014, 2013 and 2012, options to acquire 795,985; 657,083; and 216,908 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, 2013 and 2014, the Company issued certain members of management performance shares that vest when certain performance conditions are met.  As of December 31, 2014, these performance conditions were not met.  Accordingly, 360,402 and 441,552 shares of outstanding performance shares have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Refer to Note 9 for more information on performance shares.

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS [Abstract]
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	4	DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	2014 Event
	On December 3, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a plan to cease operations at five training sites in Florida.  The Company performed a cost benefit analysis on several schools and concluded that the training sites contained a high fixed cost component and has had difficulty attracting enough students due to high competition to maintain a stable profit margin. Accordingly, the Company ceased operations at these campuses as of December 31, 2014.  This was a strategic shift to close all of the Company’s training sites and all locations at that do not accept Title IV payments.  The results of operations of these campuses are reflected as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements.
	The results of operations at these five training sites for the three year periods ended December 31, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
			Year Ended December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Revenue		$	2,140		$	3,512		$	2,610
	Loss before income tax			(6,731	)		(2,635	)		(1,274	)
	Income tax benefit			(85	)		-			(508	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations		$	(6,646	)	$	(2,635	)	$	(766	)
	Amounts include impairments of goodwill and long-lived assets for these campuses of $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	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” (“ATB”) 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 two year periods ended December 31, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
			Year Ended December 31,
			2013			2012
	Revenue		$	7,724		$	19,924
	Loss before income tax			(17,287	)		(13,641	)
	Income tax expense (benefit)			239			(5,444	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations		$	(17,526	)	$	(8,197	)
	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 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 one year periods ended December 31, 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
			Year Ended
			December 31,
			2012
	Revenue		$	8,500
	Loss before income tax			(22,142	)
	Income tax benefit			(8,837	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations		$	(13,305	)
	Amounts include impairments of goodwill and long-lived assets for these campuses of $9.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLES

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES	5	GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
			Gross			Accumulated			Net
			Goodwill			Impairment			Goodwill
			Balance			Losses			Balance
	Balance as of January 1, 2013		$	117,176		$	(51,649	)	$	65,527
	Goodwill impairment (1)			-			(3,062	)		(3,062	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013			117,176			(54,711	)		62,465
	Asset held for sale (2)			(1,304	)		-			(1,304	)
	Goodwill impairment (1)			-			(38,954	)		(38,954	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014		$	115,872		$	(93,665	)	$	22,207
		-1	$1.8 million and $12.8 million included in discontinued operations in the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
		-2	Refer to Note 6 for more information on assets held for sale.
	Intangible assets, which are included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, consisted of the following:
			Indefinite			Trade			Accreditation			Curriculum			Non-compete			Total
			Trade			Name
			Name
	Gross carrying amount at December 31, 2013		$	180		$	335		$	1,166		$	1,124		$	200		$	3,005
	Impairment (1)			(180	)		(25	)		(102	)		(574	)		(200	)		(1,081	)
	Gross carrying amount at   December 31, 2014			-			310			1,064			550			-			1,924
	Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2013			-			228			-			828			68			1,124
	Impairment (1)			-			(12	)		-			(448	)		(95	)		(555	)
	Amortization			-			48			-			89			27			164
	Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2014			-			264			-			469			-			733
	Net carrying amount at   December 31, 2014		$	-		$	46		$	1,064		$	81		$	-		$	1,191
	Weighted average amortization period (years)						7		Indefinite				10
	-1	Refer to Note 1 for more information related to the impairment.
			Student			Indefinite			Trade			Accreditation			Curriculum			Non-compete			Total
			Contracts			Trade			Name
						Name
	Gross carrying amount at December 31, 2012		$	25		$	180		$	366		$	1,268		$	1,124		$	200		$	3,163
	Write-off			(25	)		-			(31	)		(102	)		-			-			(158	)
	Gross carryingamount 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
	Amortization of intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $0.2 million, $0.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
	The following table summarizes the estimated future amortization expense:
	Year Ending December 31,
	2015		$	65
	2016			22
	2017			20
	2018			19
	2019			1
			$	127

PROPERTY_EQUIPMENT_AND_FACILIT

PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES [Abstract]
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES	6	PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
	Property, equipment and facilities consist of the following:
			Useful			At December 31,
			life (years)
						2014			2013
	Land			-		$	5,338		$	17,562
	Buildings and improvements			25-Jan			128,973			178,089
	Equipment, furniture and fixtures			7-Jan			71,005			76,769
	Vehicles			3			1,300			1,282
	Construction in progress			-			34			425
							206,650			274,127
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization						(136,910	)		(146,795	)
						$	69,740		$	127,332
	Included above in buildings and improvements are buildings acquired under capital leases as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 of $26.8 million, each net of accumulated depreciation of $10.6 million and $8.8 million, respectively.
	Included above in equipment, furniture and fixtures are assets acquired under capital leases as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 of $0.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively, net of accumulated depreciation of $0.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively.
	Included above in buildings and improvements is capitalized interest as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 of $0.6 million, respectively, net of accumulated depreciation of $0.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively.
	Depreciation and amortization expense of property, equipment and facilities was $19.1 million, $23.3 million and $26.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The Company is exploring all options to monetize its assets and as part of the process has decided to put two campuses for sale as of the three months ended December 31, 2014.  The Company believes this will strengthen its balance sheet and cash position.  The Company anticipates that these properties will be sold during 2015.  Accordingly, the assets have been reflected as “held for sale” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
	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 were no longer pertinent to continuing operations.  The Company anticipated that these properties would be sold during 2014.  Accordingly, the assets have been reflected as “held for sale” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2013.  As of December 31, 2014, the Suffield campus is still held for sale and is expected to be sold shortly.  The Tri-County campus is no longer for sale.
	The assets held for sale as a result of the closures consist of the following:
			At December 31,			At December 31,
			2014			2013
	Inventories		$	411		$	-
	Accounts receivable, less allowance of $1,545 at December 31, 2014			1,527			-
	Noncurrent receivables, less allowance of 95 at December 31, 2014			671			-
	Property, equipment and facilities - at cost, net of accumluated depreciation and amortization of $17,843 and $1,418 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively			50,252			6,310
	Goodwill			1,304			-
	Unearned tuition			(2,536	)		-
	Accrued expenses			(699	)		-
	Assets held for sale, net		$	50,930		$	6,310

ACCRUED_EXPENSES

ACCRUED EXPENSES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
ACCRUED EXPENSES [Abstract]
ACCRUED EXPENSES	7	ACCRUED EXPENSES
	Accrued expenses consist of the following:
			At December 31,
			2014		2013
	Accrued compensation and benefits		$	5,787	$	5,128
	Accrued rent and real estate taxes		$	3,251	$	2,245
	Other accrued expenses			4,827		3,282
			$	13,865	$	10,655

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_LEASE_OBLIGA

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
LONG TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS [Abstract]
LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS	8	LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS
	Long-term debt and lease obligations consist of the following:
			At December 31,
			2014			2013
	Credit agreement (a)		$	30,000		$	54,500
	Finance obligation (b)			9,672			9,672
	Capital lease-property (with a rate of 8.0%) (c)			25,509			25,944
				65,181			90,116
	Less current maturities			(30,471	)		(435	)
			$	34,710		$	89,681
	(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, December 20, 2013, December 29, 2014 and March 4, 2015, 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.  Effective January 15, 2015, this amount was reduced to $20 million.  During the period commencing on December 1, 2015 through January 15, 2016 the Company is required to reduce the outstanding revolving loans, other than letters of credit obligations, to $0.  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 which is reduced to $20 million effective January 15, 2015.  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 was 36 months, maturing on April 5, 2015 which was extended on March 4, 2015 for an additional 12 months with an expiration date of April 5, 2016.
	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.
	In 2014, 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, 2014, the Company had outstanding letters of credit aggregating $7.1 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, 2014 the Company is in compliance with all financial covenants.
	As of December 31, 2014, the Company had $30.0 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement.  The interest rate on borrowings under the Credit Agreement during the year ended December 31, 2014 was 7.25%.  All amounts outstanding on December 31, 2014 were repaid on January 14, 2015.  The Company had $54.5 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2013.  The interest rate on this borrowing was 7.25%.
	(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, 2014 were $1.6 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, 2014 are as follows:
	Year ending December 31,
	2015		$	30,471
	2016			10,244
	2017			748
	2018			810
	2019			877
	Thereafter			22,031
			$	65,181

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	9.            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 June 2, 2014 and December 18, 2014, performance-based shares were granted which vest over three 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, 2015 and ending December 31, 2017 and (ii) the attainment of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization targets during each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015 through 2017.  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, 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 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company completed a net share settlement for 144,983, 140,475 and 102,438 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 2014, 2013 and/or 2012, 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 $0.4 million, $0.8 million and $0.5 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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, 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
	Granted		337,100			3.5
	Cancelled		(178,792	)		6.47
	Vested		(480,435	)		5.36
	Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2014		925,819			5.04
	The restricted stock expense for each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $2.5 million, $2.9 million and $4.0 million, respectively. The unrecognized restricted stock expense as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $4.2 million and $7.4 million, respectively.  As of December 31, 2014, unrecognized restricted stock expense will be expensed over the weighted-average period of approximately 2.12 years.  As of December 31, 2014, outstanding restricted shares under the LTIP had an aggregate intrinsic value of $2.6 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 2014 and 2013 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		Weighted		Aggregate
					Average		Average		Intrinsic Value
					Exercise Price		Remaining
					Per Share		Contractual
							Term
	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			-
	Cancelled		(122,958	)		18.49
	Outstanding December 31, 2014		424,167			13.65	4.18 years			-
	Vested or expected to vest as of December 31, 2014		415,035			13.77	4.11 years			-
	Exercisable as of December 31, 2014		378,507			14.35	3.82 years			-
	As of December 31, 2014, unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense for all unvested stock option awards is approximately $20 thousand which will be expensed over the weighted-average period of approximately 0.2 years.
	The following table presents a summary of options outstanding at December 31, 2014:
		At December 31, 2014
		Stock Options Outstanding									Stock Options Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Prices	Shares			Contractual			Weighted			Shares		Weighted
					Weighted			Average Price					Exercise Price
					Average life
					(years)
	$4.00-$13.99		232,334			5.27		$	9.5			186,674	$	9.92
	$14.00-$19.99		133,333			2.5			17.86			133,333		17.86
	$20.00-$25.00		58,500			3.67			20.48			58,500		20.48
			424,167			4.18			13.65			378,507		14.35

PENSION_PLAN

PENSION PLAN	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
PENSION PLAN [Abstract]
PENSION PLAN	10	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,
			2014			2013			2012
	CHANGES IN BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS:
	Benefit obligation-beginning of year		$	20,314		$	23,169		$	21,233
	Service cost			23			37			35
	Interest cost			892			790			872
	Actuarial loss (gain)			4,149			(2,614	)		1,926
	Benefits paid			(1,079	)		(1,068	)		(897	)
	Benefit obligation at end of year			24,299			20,314			23,169
	CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS:
	Fair value of plan assets-beginning of year			18,792			16,268			14,639
	Actual return on plan assets			1,017			2,919			1,807
	Employer contributions			270			673			719
	Benefits paid			(1,079	)		(1,068	)		(897	)
	Fair value of plan assets-end of year			19,000			18,792			16,268
	BENEFIT OBLIGATION IN EXCESS OF FAIR VALUE FUNDED STATUS:		$	(5,299	)	$	(1,522	)	$	(6,901	)
	For the year ended December 31, 2014, the actuarial loss of 4.1 million was due to the decrease in the discount rate from 4.46% to 3.66% of $2.1 million and the change in the mortality assumption of $2.0 million.  The mortality table was changed from the RP-2000 Annuitants and Non-Annuitants Mortality Tables for males and females projected with Scale AA to the valuation year with an additional 7 years and 15 years projected for Annuitants and Non-Annuitants, respectively to the Generational RP-2014 Separate Annuitant and Non-Annuitant Mortality Tables, projected with Scale MP-2014, for males and females.
	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
			At December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Noncurrent liabilities		$	(5,299	)	$	(1,522	)	$	(6,901	)
	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Accumulated loss		$	(9,833	)	$	(5,928	)	$	(11,276	)
	Deferred income taxes			2,366			2,366			4,500
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		$	(7,467	)	$	(3,562	)	$	(6,776	)
	The accumulated benefit obligation was $24.3 million and $20.3 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The following table provides the components of net periodic cost for the plan:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	COMPONENTS OF NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST
	Service cost		$	23		$	37		$	35
	Interest cost			892			790			872
	Expected return on plan assets			(1,287	)		(1,141	)		(1,021	)
	Recognized net actuarial loss			513			955			1,056
	Net periodic benefit cost		$	141		$	641		$	942
	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 $0.9 million.
	Employee pension plan adjustments of $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 includes $0.5 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, 2014 and 2013.  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			Significant Other			Significant
			Active Markets			Observable Inputs			Unobservable
			for Identical						Inputs
			Assets
			(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)			Total
	Equity securities		$	9,566		$	-		$	-		$	9,566
	Fixed income			6,099			-			-			6,099
	International equities			3,328			-			-			3,328
	Cash and equivalents			7			-			-			7
	Balance at December 31, 2014		$	19,000		$	-		$	-		$	19,000
			Quoted Prices in			Significant Other			Significant
			Active Markets			Observable Inputs			Unobservable
			for Identical						Inputs
			Assets
			(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
	Fair value of total plan assets by major asset category as of December 31:
		2014			2013			2012
Equity securities			50	%		51	%		46	%
Fixed income			32	%		31	%		36	%
International equities			18	%		18	%		18	%
Cash and equivalents			0	%		0	%		0	%
Total			100	%		100	%		100	%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31:
		2014			2013			2012
Discount rate			3.66	%		4.46	%		3.55	%
Rate of compensation increase			6.75	%		2	%		1.75	%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost for years ended December 31:
		2014			2013			2012
Discount rate			4.46	%		3.55	%		4.1	%
Rate of compensation increase			1.13	%		2	%		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 does not expect to make contributions to the plan in 2015.  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 $0.3 million and $0.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Information about the expected benefit payments for the plan is as follows:
Year Ending December 31,
2015		$	1,132
2016			1,187
2017			1,269
2018			1,360
2019			1,390
Years 2020-2024			7,129
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, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company's expense for the 401(k) plan amounted to $1.6 million, $1.9 million and $2.0 million, respectively.

INCOME_TAXES

INCOME TAXES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
INCOME TAXES [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	11	INCOME TAXES
	Components of the provision for income taxes from continuing operations were as follows:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Current:
	Federal		$	-		$	(7,369	)	$	9,720
	State			200			709			2,226
	Total			200			(6,660	)		11,946
	Deferred:
	Federal			(3,828	)		21,103			(11,394	)
	State			(597	)		5,148			(2,834	)
	Total			(4,425	)		26,251			(14,228	)
	Total provision (benefit)		$	(4,225	)	$	19,591		$	(2,282	)
	The components of the deferred tax assets are as follows:
			At December 31,
			2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets
	Current:
	Accrued vacation		$	-		$	79
	Allowance for bad debts			5,527			5,502
	Total current deferred tax assets			5,527			5,581
	Deferred tax assets
	Noncurrent:
	Allowance for bad debts			399			392
	Accrued rent			3,255			3,669
	Stock-based compensation			907			1,509
	Depreciation			15,754			10,670
	Goodwill			1,002			-
	Other intangibles			452			434
	Pension plan liabilities			2,115			608
	Net operating loss carryforwards			14,332			6,285
	Sale leaseback-deferred gain			2,580			2,531
	AMT credit			424			424
	Total noncurrent deferred tax assets			41,220			26,522
	Total deferred tax assets			46,747			32,103
	Less valuation allowance			(46,747	)		(31,679	)
	Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance			-			424
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Noncurrent:
	Goodwill			-			(4,952	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities			-			(4,952	)
	Total net noncurrent deferred tax (liabilities) assets			-			(4,528	)
	Total net deferred tax (liabilities) assets		$	-		$	(4,528	)
	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, 2014 and 2013, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $46.7 million and $31.7 million, respectively, 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,
			2014						2013					2012
	Loss from continuing operations before taxes		$	(53,712	)				$	(11,534	)			$	(17,201	)
	Expected tax benefit		$	(18,799	)		35	%	$	(4,037	)	35	%	$	(6,020	)	35	%
	State tax benefit (net of federal)			(1,494	)		2.8			(92	)	0.8			(395	)	2.3
	Permanent impairment			6,539			(12.2	)		-		-			3,588		(20.9	)
	Valuation allowance			9,344			(17.4	)		23,490		(203.7	)		-		-
	Other			185			(0.3	)		230		(2.0	)		545		(3.2	)
	Total		$	(4,225	)		7.9	%	$	19,591		-169.9	%	$	(2,282	)	13.2	%
	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company has NOL carryforwards of $32.3 million and $12.3 million, respectively, which, if unused, will expire beginning in 2027 and ending in 2034.  Of these NOLs, $7.8 million and $7.8 million are limited in the amount that can be utilized in a given year due to a Section 382 limitation for December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s uncertain tax positions:
			Year Ended December 31,
			2014			2013			2012
	Balance at January 1,		$	-		$	135		$	100
	Decrease for tax positions of prior years			-			(135	)		(100	)
	Increase for tax positions of current year			-			-			135
	Balance at December 31,		$	-		$	-		$	135
	As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company no longer has any liability for uncertain tax positions.  Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2012 is an unrecognized tax benefits of $0.1 million.
The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense.  During the years ended December 31, 2012, 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 2010 and generally, is no longer subject to state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2009.

SEGMENT_REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]
SEGMENT REPORTING	12	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, 2014
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	13	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			Operating		Capital
			Obligation			Leases		Leases
	2015		$	1,564		$	19,666	$	2,494
	2016			1,564			15,892		2,556
	2017			-			14,843		2,678
	2018			-			14,028		2,678
	2019			-			12,077		2,678
	Thereafter			-			23,760		34,460
				3,128			100,266		47,544
	Less amount representing interest			(3,128	)		-		(22,035	)
			$	-		$	100,266	$	25,509
	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, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is $20.5 million, $21.1 million and $21.3 million, respectively. Interest expense related to the financing obligation in the accompanying statements of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is $1.6 million, $1.5 million, and $1.5 million respectively.
	Litigation and Regulatory Matters—In the ordinary conduct of our business, we are subject to periodic lawsuits, investigations and claims, including, but not limited to, claims involving students or graduates and routine employment matters.  Although we cannot predict with certainty the ultimate resolution of lawsuits, investigations and claims asserted against us, we do not believe that any currently pending legal proceeding to which we are a party will have a material effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
	On November 21, 2012, we received a Civil Investigation Demand from the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to their investigation of whether we and certain of our academic institutions have complied with certain Massachusetts state consumer protection and finance laws.  On July 29, 2013 and January 17, 2014, we received follow-up Civil Investigative Demands.  Pursuant to the Civil Investigative Demands, the Attorney General has requested from us and certain of our academic institutions documents and detailed information from the time period January 1, 2008 to the present.  The Company has responded to this request and intends to continue cooperating with the Attorney General’s Office.
	In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the Company establishes a loss contingency for litigation and regulatory matters when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and estimable.   In such cases, there may be an exposure to loss in excess of any amounts accrued.   A loss contingency in the amount of $1.0 million was established for the year ended December 31, 2014.  The Company continues to monitor the matter for further developments that could affect the amount of the liability that has been established.
	Student Loans—At December 31, 2014, the Company had outstanding net loan commitments to its students to assist them in financing their education of approximately $24.1 million.
	Vendor Relationship—The Company is party to an agreement with Matco Tools (“Matco”) which expire on July 31, 2017.  The Company has agreed to grant Matco exclusive access to the 12 campuses and its students and instructors.  This exclusivity includes but is not limited to, all other tool manufacturers and/or tool distributors, by whatever means, during the term of the agreement.  Under the agreement, the Company will be provided on an advance commission basis, credits in branded tools, tools storage, equipment, and diagnostics products over the term of the contract.
	The Company is party to an agreement with Snap-on Industrial (“Snap-on”) which expire on December 31, 2015.  The Company has agreed to grant Snap-on exclusive rights to one automotive campus to display advertising and supply certain tools.  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 $5.0 million at December 31, 2014.
	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, 2014, the Company has posted surety bonds in the total amount of approximately $15.1 million.

UNAUDITED_QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_

UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Abstract]
UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION	14	UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	Quarterly financial information for 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
			Quarter
	2014		First			Second			Third (1)			Fourth (2)
	Revenue		$	79,202		$	76,389		$	83,982		$	85,449
	(Loss) income from continuing operations			(10,291	)		(10,944	)		(35,364	)		7,112
	Loss from discontinued operations			(803	)		(652	)		(2,717	)		(2,474	)
	Net (loss) income			(11,094	)		(11,596	)		(38,081	)		4,638
	Basic
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations		$	(0.45	)	$	(0.48	)	$	(1.55	)	$	0.31
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			(0.04	)		(0.03	)		(0.12	)		(0.11	)
	Net (loss) earnings per share		$	(0.49	)	$	(0.51	)	$	(1.67	)	$	0.2
	Diluted
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations		$	(0.45	)	$	(0.48	)	$	(1.55	)	$	0.31
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			(0.04	)		(0.03	)		(0.12	)		(0.11	)
	Net (loss) earnings per share		$	(0.49	)	$	(0.51	)	$	(1.67	)	$	0.2
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
	Basic			22,723			22,800			22,843			22,888
	Diluted			22,723			22,800			22,843			23,004
		-1	Includes impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets from continuing operations of $39.3 million.
		-2	Includes impairment of long-lived assets from continuing operations of $1.5 million.
			Quarter
	2013		First			Second			Third			Fourth
	Revenue		$	85,387		$	80,943		$	87,740		$	87,441
	(Loss) income from continuing operations			(4,884	)		(6,280	)		564			(20,525	)
	Loss from discontinued operations			(2,603	)		(3,098	)		(2,840	)		(11,620	)
	Net loss			(7,487	)		(9,378	)		(2,276	)		(32,145	)
	Basic
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations		$	(0.22	)	$	(0.28	)	$	0.03		$	(0.91	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			(0.11	)		(0.14	)		(0.13	)		(0.51	)
	Net loss per share		$	(0.33	)	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(1.42	)
	Diluted
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations		$	(0.22	)	$	(0.28	)	$	0.02		$	(0.91	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			(0.11	)		(0.14	)		(0.12	)		(0.51	)
	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

DIVIDENDS

DIVIDENDS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
DIVIDENDS [Abstract]
DIVIDENDS	15	DIVIDENDS
	During 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Board of Directors declared cash dividends of $0.18, $0.28 and $0.28 per share of common stock outstanding, respectively.  On February 27, 2015, our Board of Directors discontinued the quarterly cash dividend.

SUBSEQUENT_EVENT

SUBSEQUENT EVENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SUBSEQUENT EVENT [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENT	16	SUBSEQUENT EVENT
	On February 27, 2015, our Board of Directors approved a plan to cease operations at the Fern Park, Florida school which is scheduled to close in the first quarter of 2016.

Schedule_IIValuation_and_Quali

Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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		Charged to		Accounts			Balance at
		Beginning		Expense		Written-off			End of
		of Period							Period
	Allowance accounts for the year ended:
	31-Dec-14
	Student receivable allowance	$	14,769	$	15,500	$	(15,420	)	$	14,849
	31-Dec-13
	Student receivable allowance	$	18,829	$	15,532	$	(19,592	)	$	14,769
	31-Dec-12
	Student receivable allowance	$	21,858	$	21,056	$	(24,085	)	$	18,829

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT1

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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 31 schools and five training sites in 15 states across the United States.
Liquidity	Liquidity—For the last several years, the Company and the proprietary school sector generally have faced various forms of adversity which have contributed to deteriorating earnings growth. Government regulations have negatively impacted earnings by making it more difficult for potential students to obtain loans, which when coupled with the overall economic environment have hindered potential students from enrolling in its schools. In light of these factors, the Company has incurred significant operating losses as a result of lower student population. The Company also recorded a pre-tax goodwill impairment charge of $39.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 as a result of a significant decline in market capitalization. Despite these events, the Company believes that its likely sources of cash should be sufficient to fund operations for the next twelve months. The Company’s available sources of cash primarily include cash from operations, cash and cash equivalents on hand at December 31, 2014 of $12.3 million and the ability to draw up to $20 million under the revolving line of credit less letters of credit that was extended through April 2016. To fund the Company’s business plans, including any anticipated future losses, purchase commitments, capital expenditures, principal and interest payments on borrowings and to satisfy the DOE financial responsibility standards, the Company has the ability to leverage its owned real estate that is not classified as held for sale. The Company is also continuing to take actions to improve cash flow by aligning its cost structure to its student population.
	In addition to the aforementioned current sources of capital that will provide short term liquidity, the Company also plans to sell approximately $50.9 million in assets which are currently classified as held for sale and are expected to be sold within one year.  The Company also is currently exploring various other alternatives including debt financing vehicles and strategic partnerships. However, at this time the Company has no commitments to obtain any additional funds, and there can be no assurance such funds will be available on acceptable terms or at all.
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 8 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, 2014 and 2013.  In addition, the carrying value of all borrowings under the credit agreement approximates fair value at December 31, 2014 and 2013.  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, computers, 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 $27.5 million, $29.0 million and $30.1 million from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 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, 2014, 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.  The Company concluded that as of September 30, 2014 there was an indicator of potential impairment as a result of a decrease in market capitalization and, accordingly, the Company tested goodwill for impairment.  The test indicated that 10 of the Company’s reporting units were impaired, which resulted in a pre-tax non-cash charge of $39.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 ($1.9 million of which is included in discontinued operations).
	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.
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, 2014 and September 30, 2014, there was sufficient evidence to conclude that there was an impairment of certain long-lived assets at one and six of the Company’s campuses, respectively.  Long-lived assets had been tested at these campuses as a result of certain financial indicators such as the Company’s history of losses, 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 $1.5 million for leasehold improvements as of December 31, 2014 and $1.9 million for leasehold improvements and $0.5 million ($0.2 million included in discontinued operations) for intangible assets as of September 30, 2014.
	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.
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, 2014, exceeded the balance insured by the FDIC Corporation (“FDIC”) by approximately $41.2 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, 2014 and 2013.
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, 2014 and 2013, the interest and penalties expense associated with uncertain tax positions are not significant to the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
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 May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a new standard related to revenue recognition, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The new standard will replace most of the existing revenue recognition standards in GAAP when it becomes effective on January 1, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. The new standard can be applied retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of the change recognized at the date of the initial application. The Company is assessing the potential impact of the new standard on financial reporting and has not yet selected a transition method.
	In April 2014, FASB issued amended guidance on the use and presentation of discontinued operations in an entity's consolidated financial statements. The new guidance restricts the presentation of discontinued operations to business circumstances when the disposal of business operations represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results. The guidance becomes effective on January 1, 2015. Adoption is on a prospective basis.  The Company early adopted as of December 31, 2014 and based on the guidance did not present the schools that are held for sale as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements.  As discussed in Note 4, the Company did include the five training sites from Florida in discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014 as they qualify under the amended guidance.

WEIGHTED_AVERAGE_COMMON_SHARES1

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES [Abstract]
Weighted average number of common shares used to compute basic and diluted income per share	The weighted average number of common shares used to compute basic and diluted income per share for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively were as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Basic shares outstanding		22,814,105		22,513,391		22,195,407
	Dilutive effect of stock options		-		-		-
	Diluted shares outstanding		22,814,105		22,513,391		22,195,407

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_Tables

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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 two year periods ended December 31, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012
	Revenue	$	7,724		$	19,924
	Loss before income tax		(17,287	)		(13,641	)
	Income tax expense (benefit)		239			(5,444	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations	$	(17,526	)	$	(8,197	)
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 training sites for the three year periods ended December 31, 2014 were as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Revenue	$	2,140		$	3,512		$	2,610
	Loss before income tax		(6,731	)		(2,635	)		(1,274	)
	Income tax benefit		(85	)		-			(508	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations	$	(6,646	)	$	(2,635	)	$	(766	)
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 one year periods ended December 31, 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
		Year Ended
		December 31,
		2012
	Revenue	$	8,500
	Loss before income tax		(22,142	)
	Income tax benefit		(8,837	)
	Net loss from discontinued operations	$	(13,305	)

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLES1

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES [Abstract]
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill	Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
			Gross			Accumulated			Net
			Goodwill			Impairment			Goodwill
			Balance			Losses			Balance
	Balance as of January 1, 2013		$	117,176		$	(51,649	)	$	65,527
	Goodwill impairment (1)			-			(3,062	)		(3,062	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2013			117,176			(54,711	)		62,465
	Asset held for sale (2)			(1,304	)		-			(1,304	)
	Goodwill impairment (1)			-			(38,954	)		(38,954	)
	Balance as of December 31, 2014		$	115,872		$	(93,665	)	$	22,207
		-1	$1.8 million and $12.8 million included in discontinued operations in the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
		-2	Refer to Note 6 for more information on assets held for sale.
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:
			Indefinite			Trade			Accreditation			Curriculum			Non-compete			Total
			Trade			Name
			Name
	Gross carrying amount at December 31, 2013		$	180		$	335		$	1,166		$	1,124		$	200		$	3,005
	Impairment (1)			(180	)		(25	)		(102	)		(574	)		(200	)		(1,081	)
	Gross carrying amount at   December 31, 2014			-			310			1,064			550			-			1,924
	Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2013			-			228			-			828			68			1,124
	Impairment (1)			-			(12	)		-			(448	)		(95	)		(555	)
	Amortization			-			48			-			89			27			164
	Accumulated amortization at December 31, 2014			-			264			-			469			-			733
	Net carrying amount at   December 31, 2014		$	-		$	46		$	1,064		$	81		$	-		$	1,191
	Weighted average amortization period (years)						7		Indefinite				10
	-1	Refer to Note 1 for more information related to the impairment.
			Student			Indefinite			Trade			Accreditation			Curriculum			Non-compete			Total
			Contracts			Trade			Name
						Name
	Gross carrying amount at December 31, 2012		$	25		$	180		$	366		$	1,268		$	1,124		$	200		$	3,163
	Write-off			(25	)		-			(31	)		(102	)		-			-			(158	)
	Gross carryingamount 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
Summary of estimated future amortization expense	The following table summarizes the estimated future amortization expense:
	Year Ending December 31,
	2015		$	65
	2016			22
	2017			20
	2018			19
	2019			1
			$	127

PROPERTY_EQUIPMENT_AND_FACILIT1

PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES [Abstract]
Property, equipment and facilities	Property, equipment and facilities consist of the following:
		Useful			At December 31,
		life (years)
					2014			2013
	Land		-		$	5,338		$	17,562
	Buildings and improvements		25-Jan			128,973			178,089
	Equipment, furniture and fixtures		7-Jan			71,005			76,769
	Vehicles		3			1,300			1,282
	Construction in progress		-			34			425
						206,650			274,127
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization					(136,910	)		(146,795	)
					$	69,740		$	127,332
Schedule of assets held for sale	The assets held for sale as a result of the closures consist of the following:
		At December 31,			At December 31,
		2014			2013
	Inventories	$	411		$	-
	Accounts receivable, less allowance of $1,545 at December 31, 2014		1,527			-
	Noncurrent receivables, less allowance of 95 at December 31, 2014		671			-
	Property, equipment and facilities - at cost, net of accumluated depreciation and amortization of $17,843 and $1,418 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively		50,252			6,310
	Goodwill		1,304			-
	Unearned tuition		(2,536	)		-
	Accrued expenses		(699	)		-
	Assets held for sale, net	$	50,930		$	6,310

ACCRUED_EXPENSES_Tables

ACCRUED EXPENSES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
ACCRUED EXPENSES [Abstract]
Accrued expenses	Accrued expenses consist of the following:
		At December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accrued compensation and benefits	$	5,787	$	5,128
	Accrued rent and real estate taxes	$	3,251	$	2,245
	Other accrued expenses		4,827		3,282
		$	13,865	$	10,655

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_LEASE_OBLIGA1

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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,
		2014			2013
	Credit agreement (a)	$	30,000		$	54,500
	Finance obligation (b)		9,672			9,672
	Capital lease-property (with a rate of 8.0%) (c)		25,509			25,944
			65,181			90,116
	Less current maturities		(30,471	)		(435	)
		$	34,710		$	89,681
	(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, December 20, 2013, December 29, 2014 and March 4, 2015, 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.  Effective January 15, 2015, this amount was reduced to $20 million.  During the period commencing on December 1, 2015 through January 15, 2016 the Company is required to reduce the outstanding revolving loans, other than letters of credit obligations, to $0.  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 which is reduced to $20 million effective January 15, 2015.  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 was 36 months, maturing on April 5, 2015 which was extended on March 4, 2015 for an additional 12 months with an expiration date of April 5, 2016.
	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.
	In 2014, 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, 2014, the Company had outstanding letters of credit aggregating $7.1 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, 2014 the Company is in compliance with all financial covenants.
	As of December 31, 2014, the Company had $30.0 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement.  The interest rate on borrowings under the Credit Agreement during the year ended December 31, 2014 was 7.25%.  All amounts outstanding on December 31, 2014 were repaid on January 14, 2015.  The Company had $54.5 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2013.  The interest rate on this borrowing was 7.25%.
	(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, 2014 were $1.6 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 obligation	Scheduled maturities of long-term debt and lease obligations at December 31, 2014 are as follows:
	Year ending December 31,
	2015	$	30,471
	2016		10,244
	2017		748
	2018		810
	2019		877
	Thereafter		22,031
		$	65,181

STOCKHOLDERS_EQUITY_Tables

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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, 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
	Granted		337,100			3.5
	Cancelled		(178,792	)		6.47
	Vested		(480,435	)		5.36
	Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2014		925,819			5.04
Weighted average assumptions for 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		Weighted		Aggregate
					Average		Average		Intrinsic Value
					Exercise Price		Remaining
					Per Share		Contractual
							Term
	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			-
	Cancelled		(122,958	)		18.49
	Outstanding December 31, 2014		424,167			13.65	4.18 years			-
	Vested or expected to vest as of December 31, 2014		415,035			13.77	4.11 years			-
	Exercisable as of December 31, 2014		378,507			14.35	3.82 years			-
Summary of options outstanding	The following table presents a summary of options outstanding at December 31, 2014:
		At December 31, 2014
		Stock Options Outstanding									Stock Options Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Prices	Shares			Contractual			Weighted			Shares		Weighted
					Weighted			Average Price					Exercise Price
					Average life
					(years)
	$4.00-$13.99		232,334			5.27		$	9.5			186,674	$	9.92
	$14.00-$19.99		133,333			2.5			17.86			133,333		17.86
	$20.00-$25.00		58,500			3.67			20.48			58,500		20.48
			424,167			4.18			13.65			378,507		14.35

PENSION_PLAN_Tables

PENSION PLAN (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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,
		2014			2013			2012
	CHANGES IN BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS:
	Benefit obligation-beginning of year	$	20,314		$	23,169		$	21,233
	Service cost		23			37			35
	Interest cost		892			790			872
	Actuarial loss (gain)		4,149			(2,614	)		1,926
	Benefits paid		(1,079	)		(1,068	)		(897	)
	Benefit obligation at end of year		24,299			20,314			23,169
	CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS:
	Fair value of plan assets-beginning of year		18,792			16,268			14,639
	Actual return on plan assets		1,017			2,919			1,807
	Employer contributions		270			673			719
	Benefits paid		(1,079	)		(1,068	)		(897	)
	Fair value of plan assets-end of year		19,000			18,792			16,268
	BENEFIT OBLIGATION IN EXCESS OF FAIR VALUE FUNDED STATUS:	$	(5,299	)	$	(1,522	)	$	(6,901	)
Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheets	Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:
		At December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Noncurrent liabilities	$	(5,299	)	$	(1,522	)	$	(6,901	)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Accumulated loss	$	(9,833	)	$	(5,928	)	$	(11,276	)
	Deferred income taxes		2,366			2,366			4,500
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(7,467	)	$	(3,562	)	$	(6,776	)
Components of net periodic cost for plan	The following table provides the components of net periodic cost for the plan:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	COMPONENTS OF NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST
	Service cost	$	23		$	37		$	35
	Interest cost		892			790			872
	Expected return on plan assets		(1,287	)		(1,141	)		(1,021	)
	Recognized net actuarial loss		513			955			1,056
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	141		$	641		$	942
Plan assets using fair value hierarchy	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			Significant Other			Significant
		Active Markets			Observable Inputs			Unobservable
		for Identical						Inputs
		Assets
		(Level 1)			(Level 2)			(Level 3)			Total
	Equity securities	$	9,566		$	-		$	-		$	9,566
	Fixed income		6,099			-			-			6,099
	International equities		3,328			-			-			3,328
	Cash and equivalents		7			-			-			7
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	19,000		$	-		$	-		$	19,000
		Quoted Prices in			Significant Other			Significant
		Active Markets			Observable Inputs			Unobservable
		for Identical						Inputs
		Assets
		(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
Fair value of total plan assets by major asset category	Fair value of total plan assets by major asset category as of December 31:
		2014			2013			2012
	Equity securities		50	%		51	%		46	%
	Fixed income		32	%		31	%		36	%
	International equities		18	%		18	%		18	%
	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,
	2015	$	1,132
	2016		1,187
	2017		1,269
	2018		1,360
	2019		1,390
	Years 2020-2024		7,129
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 benefit obligations as of December 31:
		2014			2013			2012
	Discount rate		3.66	%		4.46	%		3.55	%
	Rate of compensation increase		6.75	%		2	%		1.75	%
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 net periodic pension cost for years ended December 31:
		2014			2013			2012
	Discount rate		4.46	%		3.55	%		4.1	%
	Rate of compensation increase		1.13	%		2	%		4	%
	Long-term rate of return		7	%		7	%		7	%

INCOME_TAXES_Tables

INCOME TAXES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
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,
		2014			2013			2012
	Current:
	Federal	$	-		$	(7,369	)	$	9,720
	State		200			709			2,226
	Total		200			(6,660	)		11,946
	Deferred:
	Federal		(3,828	)		21,103			(11,394	)
	State		(597	)		5,148			(2,834	)
	Total		(4,425	)		26,251			(14,228	)
	Total provision (benefit)	$	(4,225	)	$	19,591		$	(2,282	)
Components of deferred tax assets	The components of the deferred tax assets are as follows:
		At December 31,
		2014			2013
	Deferred tax assets
	Current:
	Accrued vacation	$	-		$	79
	Allowance for bad debts		5,527			5,502
	Total current deferred tax assets		5,527			5,581
	Deferred tax assets
	Noncurrent:
	Allowance for bad debts		399			392
	Accrued rent		3,255			3,669
	Stock-based compensation		907			1,509
	Depreciation		15,754			10,670
	Goodwill		1,002			-
	Other intangibles		452			434
	Pension plan liabilities		2,115			608
	Net operating loss carryforwards		14,332			6,285
	Sale leaseback-deferred gain		2,580			2,531
	AMT credit		424			424
	Total noncurrent deferred tax assets		41,220			26,522
	Total deferred tax assets		46,747			32,103
	Less valuation allowance		(46,747	)		(31,679	)
	Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance		-			424
	Deferred tax liabilities
	Noncurrent:
	Goodwill		-			(4,952	)
	Total deferred tax liabilities		-			(4,952	)
	Total net noncurrent deferred tax (liabilities) assets		-			(4,528	)
	Total net deferred tax (liabilities) assets	$	-		$	(4,528	)
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,
		2014						2013					2012
	Loss from continuing operations before taxes	$	(53,712	)				$	(11,534	)			$	(17,201	)
	Expected tax benefit	$	(18,799	)		35	%	$	(4,037	)	35	%	$	(6,020	)	35	%
	State tax benefit (net of federal)		(1,494	)		2.8			(92	)	0.8			(395	)	2.3
	Permanent impairment		6,539			(12.2	)		-		-			3,588		(20.9	)
	Valuation allowance		9,344			(17.4	)		23,490		(203.7	)		-		-
	Other		185			(0.3	)		230		(2.0	)		545		(3.2	)
	Total	$	(4,225	)		7.9	%	$	19,591		-169.9	%	$	(2,282	)	13.2	%
Activity related to uncertain tax positions	The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s uncertain tax positions:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Balance at January 1,	$	-		$	135		$	100
	Decrease for tax positions of prior years		-			(135	)		(100	)
	Increase for tax positions of current year		-			-			135
	Balance at December 31,	$	-		$	-		$	135

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES [Abstract]
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			Operating		Capital
		Obligation			Leases		Leases
	2015	$	1,564		$	19,666	$	2,494
	2016		1,564			15,892		2,556
	2017		-			14,843		2,678
	2018		-			14,028		2,678
	2019		-			12,077		2,678
	Thereafter		-			23,760		34,460
			3,128			100,266		47,544
	Less amount representing interest		(3,128	)		-		(22,035	)
		$	-		$	100,266	$	25,509

UNAUDITED_QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_1

UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Abstract]
Quarterly financial information	Quarterly financial information for 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
			Quarter
	2014		First			Second			Third (1)			Fourth (2)
	Revenue		$	79,202		$	76,389		$	83,982		$	85,449
	(Loss) income from continuing operations			(10,291	)		(10,944	)		(35,364	)		7,112
	Loss from discontinued operations			(803	)		(652	)		(2,717	)		(2,474	)
	Net (loss) income			(11,094	)		(11,596	)		(38,081	)		4,638
	Basic
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations		$	(0.45	)	$	(0.48	)	$	(1.55	)	$	0.31
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			(0.04	)		(0.03	)		(0.12	)		(0.11	)
	Net (loss) earnings per share		$	(0.49	)	$	(0.51	)	$	(1.67	)	$	0.2
	Diluted
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations		$	(0.45	)	$	(0.48	)	$	(1.55	)	$	0.31
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			(0.04	)		(0.03	)		(0.12	)		(0.11	)
	Net (loss) earnings per share		$	(0.49	)	$	(0.51	)	$	(1.67	)	$	0.2
	Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
	Basic			22,723			22,800			22,843			22,888
	Diluted			22,723			22,800			22,843			23,004
		-1	Includes impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets from continuing operations of $39.3 million.
		-2	Includes impairment of long-lived assets from continuing operations of $1.5 million.
			Quarter
	2013		First			Second			Third			Fourth
	Revenue		$	85,387		$	80,943		$	87,740		$	87,441
	(Loss) income from continuing operations			(4,884	)		(6,280	)		564			(20,525	)
	Loss from discontinued operations			(2,603	)		(3,098	)		(2,840	)		(11,620	)
	Net loss			(7,487	)		(9,378	)		(2,276	)		(32,145	)
	Basic
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations		$	(0.22	)	$	(0.28	)	$	0.03		$	(0.91	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			(0.11	)		(0.14	)		(0.13	)		(0.51	)
	Net loss per share		$	(0.33	)	$	(0.42	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(1.42	)
	Diluted
	(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations		$	(0.22	)	$	(0.28	)	$	0.02		$	(0.91	)
	Loss per share from discontinued operations			(0.11	)		(0.14	)		(0.12	)		(0.51	)
	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

SUMMARY_OF_SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNT2

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 03, 2014	Jun. 18, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	Unit	Unit	Unit	StudyArea		Unit	Campus	Campus	AssetsGroup	Campus
	AssetsGroup	AssetsGroup	AssetsGroup	School		AssetsGroup
				Site
				AssetsGroup
				State
Liquidity [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents				$12,299,000	$12,886,000	$61,708,000					$26,524,000
Line of credit amount available				20,000,000
Assets held for sale				50,930,000	6,310,000
Business Activities [Abstract]
Number of principal area of study				5
Number of schools operates across the United States				31
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				27,500,000	29,000,000	30,100,000
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Number of units impaired	10	2	5			7
Goodwill impairment loss pre tax charge	39,000,000	3,100,000	15,400,000
Goodwill impairment	39,300,000					18,300,000
Goodwill, discontinued operations	1,900,000		8,400,000	1,304,000	0	4,500,000
Concentration of Credit Risk [Abstract]
Federal deposit insurance limit				250,000
Excess cash, FDIC insured amount				41,200,000
New Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]
Number of training sites				5			5	5		7
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets [Abstract]
Number of assets groups impaired	6	4	10	1		4			2
Pretax charge related to impairment of long lived assets		1,400,000		1,500,000					1,700,000
Impairment related to discontinued operations	200,000	700,000	4,400,000			900,000			1,600,000
Pre tax charge for impairment of leasehold improvements	500,000		8,300,000	1,900,000		1,300,000
Pretax charges related to definite-lived intangible assets			$200,000			$8,100,000

FINANCIAL_AID_AND_REGULATORY_C1

FINANCIAL AID AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 15, 2016
	Unit	Unit
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Percentage of net revenues on cash basis indirectly derived from funds (in hundredths)	80.00%	80.00%	81.00%
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	1.3	1.4
Minimum Composite required for financial responsibility	1.5
Maximum Period for institution to participate under the Zone Alternative	3 years
Minimum percentage Letter of credit amount equal Total Title IV Program funds (in hundredths)	0.5
Line of credit amount available	$20
Subsequent Event [Member]
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Line of credit amount available				$0
U.S. Department of Education [Member]
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Maximum Notification period	10 days
Minimum percentage Letter of credit amount equal Total Title IV Program funds (in hundredths)	0.1
U.S. Department of Education [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Composite score for financial responsibility	1.4
Minimum Composite required for financial responsibility	1.5
U.S. Department of Education [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Public Utilities, General Disclosures [Line Items]
Composite score for financial responsibility	1
Minimum Composite required for financial responsibility	1

WEIGHTED_AVERAGE_COMMON_SHARES2

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES (Details)	3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Shares used to compute basic and diluted loss income per share [Abstract]
Basic shares outstanding (in shares)	22,888,000	[1]	22,843,000	[2]	22,800,000	22,723,000	22,618,000	22,528,000	22,497,000	22,414,000	22,814,105	22,513,391	22,195,407
Dilutive effect of stock options (in shares)											0	0	0
Diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	23,004,000	[1]	22,843,000	[2]	22,800,000	22,723,000	22,618,000	22,811,000	22,497,000	22,414,000	22,814,105	22,513,391	22,195,407
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)											119,722	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)											795,985	657,083	216,908
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)											360,402	441,552
[1]	Includes impairment of long-lived assets from continuing operations of $1.5 million.
[2]	Includes impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets from continuing operations of $39.3 million.

DISCONTINUED_OPERATIONS_Detail

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 03, 2014	Jun. 18, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
	Site										Site			Campus	Campus	Campus
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of campuses	5										5			5	5	7
Result of discontinued operations [Abstract]
Net loss from discontinued operations	($2,474,000)	[1]	($2,717,000)	[2]	($652,000)	($803,000)	($11,620,000)	($2,840,000)	($3,098,000)	($2,603,000)	($6,646,000)	($20,161,000)	($22,267,000)
Ohio [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of campuses															4
Kentucky [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of campuses															1
Five Campuses [Member]
Result of discontinued operations [Abstract]
Revenue													8,500,000
Loss before income tax													-22,142,000
Income tax expense (benefit)													-8,837,000
Net loss from discontinued operations													-13,305,000
Impairments of goodwill and long-lived assets											2,100,000	2,300,000	8,700,000
Five Campuses [Member] | Florida [Member]
Result of discontinued operations [Abstract]
Revenue											2,140,000	3,512,000	2,610,000
Loss before income tax											-6,731,000	-2,635,000	-1,274,000
Income tax expense (benefit)											-85,000	0	-508,000
Net loss from discontinued operations											-6,646,000	-2,635,000	-766,000
Seven Campuses [Member]
Result of discontinued operations [Abstract]
Impairments of goodwill and long-lived assets													9,500,000
Seven Campuses [Member] | Ohio [Member]
Result of discontinued operations [Abstract]
Revenue											7,724,000	19,924,000
Loss before income tax											-17,287,000	-13,641,000
Income tax expense (benefit)											239,000	-5,444,000
Net loss from discontinued operations											($17,526,000)	($8,197,000)
[1]	Includes impairment of long-lived assets from continuing operations of $1.5 million.
[2]	Includes impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets from continuing operations of $39.3 million.

GOODWILL_AND_OTHER_INTANGIBLES2

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill [Abstract]
Gross Goodwill Balance	$115,872,000	$115,872,000		$117,176,000		$117,176,000
Accumulated impairment losses	-93,665,000	-93,665,000		-54,711,000		-51,649,000
Net Goodwill Balance	22,207,000	22,207,000		62,465,000		65,527,000
Asset held for sale		-1,304,000	[1]
Goodwill impairment		-38,954,000	[2]	-3,062,000	[2]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization		200,000		200,000		300,000
Net carrying amount at end of the period	127,000	127,000
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment	-1,500,000
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Gross carrying amount, Total		3,005,000		3,163,000
Write-off				-158,000
Impairment		-1,081,000	[3]
Gross carrying amount, Total	1,924,000	1,924,000		3,005,000		3,163,000
Accumulated amortization, Total		1,124,000		932,000
Write-off				-56,000
Amortization		164,000		248,000
Impairment		-555,000	[3]
Accumulated amortization, Total	733,000	733,000		1,124,000		932,000
Net carrying amount	1,191,000	1,191,000		1,881,000
Impairment charges included in discontinued operation		1,800,000		12,800,000
Amortization of intangible assets		200,000		200,000		300,000
Estimated future amortization expense [Abstract]
2015	65,000	65,000
2016	22,000	22,000
2017	20,000	20,000
2018	19,000	19,000
2019	1,000	1,000
Net carrying amount	127,000	127,000
Indefinite Trade Name [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance		180,000		180,000
Write-off				0
Impairment		-180,000	[3]
Gross carrying amount, ending balance	0	0		180,000
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance		0		0
Write-off				0
Amortization		0		0
Impairment		0	[3]
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	0	0		0
Net carrying amount at end of the period	0	0		180,000
Accreditation [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance		1,166,000		1,268,000
Write-off				-102,000
Impairment		-102,000	[3]
Gross carrying amount, ending balance	1,064,000	1,064,000		1,166,000
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance		0		0
Write-off				0
Amortization		0		0
Impairment		0	[3]
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	0	0		0
Net carrying amount at end of the period	1,064,000	1,064,000		1,166,000
Student Contracts [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance				25,000
Write-off				-25,000
Gross carrying amount, ending balance				0
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance				25,000
Write-off				-25,000
Amortization				0
Accumulated amortization, ending balance				0
Net carrying amount at end of the period				0
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets				0
Estimated future amortization expense [Abstract]
Net carrying amount				0
Trade Name [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance		335,000		366,000
Write-off				-31,000
Impairment		-25,000	[3]
Gross carrying amount, ending balance	310,000	310,000		335,000
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance		228,000		209,000
Write-off				-31,000
Impairment		-12,000	[3]
Amortization		48,000		50,000
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	264,000	264,000		228,000
Net carrying amount at end of the period	46,000	46,000		107,000
Weighted average amortization period		7 years		7 years
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets		48,000		50,000
Estimated future amortization expense [Abstract]
Net carrying amount	46,000	46,000		107,000
Curriculum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance		1,124,000		1,124,000
Write-off				0
Impairment		-574,000	[3]
Gross carrying amount, ending balance	550,000	550,000		1,124,000
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance		828,000		670,000
Write-off				0
Impairment		-448,000	[3]
Amortization		89,000		158,000
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	469,000	469,000		828,000
Net carrying amount at end of the period	81,000	81,000		296,000
Weighted average amortization period		10 years		9 years
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets		89,000		158,000
Estimated future amortization expense [Abstract]
Net carrying amount	81,000	81,000		296,000
Non-compete [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount, beginning balance		200,000		200,000
Write-off				0
Impairment		-200,000	[3]
Gross carrying amount, ending balance	0	0		200,000
Accumulated amortization, beginning balance		68,000		28,000
Write-off				0
Impairment		-95,000	[3]
Amortization		27,000		40,000
Accumulated amortization, ending balance	0	0		68,000
Net carrying amount at end of the period	0	0		132,000
Weighted average amortization period				3 years
Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets		27,000		40,000
Estimated future amortization expense [Abstract]
Net carrying amount	$0	$0		$132,000
[1]	Refer to Note 6 for more information on assets held for sale.
[2]	$1.8 million and $12.8 million included in discontinued operations in the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
[3]	Refer to Note 1 for more information related to the impairment.

PROPERTY_EQUIPMENT_AND_FACILIT2

PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2012
	Campus
Property, equipment and facilities net [Abstract]
Property, equipment and facilities, Gross	$206,650,000	$206,650,000	$274,127,000
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	-136,910,000	-136,910,000	-146,795,000
Property, equipment and facilities, Net	69,740,000	69,740,000	127,332,000
Depreciation and amortization expense		19,100,000	23,300,000	26,400,000
Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale [Line Items]
Inventories	411,000	411,000	0
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $1,545 at December 31, 2014	1,527,000	1,527,000	0
Noncurrent receivables, less allowance of 95 at December 31, 2014	671,000	671,000	0
Property, equipment and facilities - at cost, net of accumluated depreciation and amortization of $17,843 and $1,418 at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	50,252,000	50,252,000	6,310,000
Unearned tuition	-2,536,000	-2,536,000	0
Accrued expenses	-699,000	-699,000	0
Goodwill	1,304,000	1,304,000	0	4,500,000	1,900,000	8,400,000
Assets held for sale, net	50,930,000	50,930,000	6,310,000
Number of campuses held for sale	2
Long Lived Assets Held For Sale Parenthetical data [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, allowance	1,545,000	1,545,000
Noncurrent receivables, allowance	95,000	95,000
Property, equipment and facilities - accumulated depreciation and amortization	17,843,000	17,843,000	1,418,000
Land [Member]
Property, equipment and facilities net [Abstract]
Property, equipment and facilities, Gross	5,338,000	5,338,000	17,562,000
Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Property, equipment and facilities net [Abstract]
Property, equipment and facilities, Gross	128,973,000	128,973,000	178,089,000
Capital leased assets, gross	26,800,000	26,800,000	26,800,000
Capital leased assets, accumulated depreciation	10,600,000	10,600,000	8,800,000
Capitalized interest cost	600,000	600,000	600,000
Accumulated depreciation on capitalized interest cost	500,000	500,000	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	71,005,000	71,005,000	76,769,000
Capital leased assets, gross	400,000	400,000	400,000
Capital leased assets, accumulated depreciation	400,000	400,000	400,000
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	1,300,000	1,300,000	1,282,000
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, equipment and facilities net [Abstract]
Property, equipment and facilities, Gross	$34,000	$34,000	$425,000

ACCRUED_EXPENSES_Details

ACCRUED EXPENSES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
ACCRUED EXPENSES [Abstract]
Accrued compensation and benefits	$5,787	$5,128
Accrued rent and real estate taxes	3,251	2,245
Other accrued expenses	4,827	3,282
Accrued expenses	$13,865	$10,655

LONGTERM_DEBT_AND_LEASE_OBLIGA2

LONG-TERM DEBT AND LEASE OBLIGATIONS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended					0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 15, 2016	Jan. 15, 2015
Long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]
Long term debt and capital lease obligations	$65,181,000		$90,116,000
Less current maturities	-30,471,000		-435,000
Long-term debt and lease obligations	34,710,000		89,681,000
Reduced amount of credit facility	20,000,000
Sale and a leaseback of several facilities, Date	28-Dec-01
Rent expense under finance lease	1,600,000		1,500,000		1,500,000
Lease expiration date	31-Dec-16
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]
2015	30,471,000
2016	10,244,000
2017	748,000
2018	810,000
2019	877,000
Thereafter	22,031,000
Long term debt and capital lease obligations	65,181,000		90,116,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]
Reduced amount of credit facility						0
Credit Agreement [Member]
Long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]
Credit agreement	30,000,000	[1]	54,500,000	[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
Extension period of credit facility	12 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%		7.25%
Amount outstanding under letter of credit	7,100,000
Credit Agreement [Member] | Subsequent Event [Member]
Long-term debt and lease obligations [Abstract]
Reduced amount of credit facility						0	20,000,000
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	$25,509,000	[3]	$25,944,000	[3]
Interest rate of debt instrument (in hundredths)	8.00%
[1]	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, December 20, 2013, December 29, 2014 and March 4, 2015, 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. Effective January 15, 2015, this amount was reduced to $20 million. During the period commencing on December 1, 2015 through January 15, 2016 the Company is required to reduce the outstanding revolving loans, other than letters of credit obligations, to $0. 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 which is reduced to $20 million effective January 15, 2015. 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 was 36 months, maturing on April 5, 2015 which was extended on March 4, 2015 for an additional 12 months with an expiration date of April 5, 2016. 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. In 2014, 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, 2014, the Company had outstanding letters of credit aggregating $7.1 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, 2014 the Company is in compliance with all financial covenants. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had $30.0 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement. The interest rate on borrowings under the Credit Agreement during the year ended December 31, 2014 was 7.25%. All amounts outstanding on December 31, 2014 were repaid on January 14, 2015. The Company had $54.5 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2013. The interest rate on this borrowing was 7.25%.
[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, 2014 were $1.6 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, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of stock incentive plans	2
Vesting period of performance-based shares	3 years	4 years	4 years
Specified operating income margin period	one or more of the fiscal years	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)	547,125	655,875	533,375
Canceled (in shares)	-122,958	-108,750	157,000
Exercised (in shares)			-34,500
Outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	424,167	547,125	655,875	533,375
Vested or expected to vest (in shares)	415,035
Exercisable, ending balance (in shares)	378,507
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$14.73	$14.72	$16.60
Canceled (in dollars per share)	$18.49	$14.64	$7.79
Exercised (in dollars per share)			$12.26
Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$13.65	$14.73	$14.72	$16.60
Vested or expected to vest (in dollars per share)	$13.77
Exercisable, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$14.35
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning balance	4 years 2 months 5 days	4 years 6 months 22 days	4 years 10 months 20 days	4 years 8 months 5 days
Outstanding, ending balance	4 years 2 months 5 days	4 years 6 months 22 days	4 years 10 months 20 days	4 years 8 months 5 days
Vested or expected to vest	4 years 1 month 10 days
Exercisable, ending balance	3 years 9 months 25 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning balance	$0	$0	$0
Exercised			0
Canceld		0
Outstanding, ending balance	0	0	0	0
Vested or expected to vest	0
Exercisable, ending balance	0
Stock Options Outstanding [Abstract]
Shares (in shares)	424,167
Contractual Weighted Average Life	4 years 2 months 5 days
Weighted Average Price (in dollars per share)	$13.65
Stock Options Exercisable [Abstract]
Shares (in shares)	378,507
Weighted Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$14.35
$ 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)	232,334
Contractual Weighted Average Life	5 years 3 months 7 days
Weighted Average Price (in dollars per share)	$9.50
Stock Options Exercisable [Abstract]
Shares (in shares)	186,674
Weighted Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$9.92
$ 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)	133,333
Contractual Weighted Average Life	2 years 6 months
Weighted Average Price (in dollars per share)	$17.86
Stock Options Exercisable [Abstract]
Shares (in shares)	133,333
Weighted Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$17.86
$ 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)	58,500
Contractual Weighted Average Life	3 years 8 months 1 day
Weighted Average Price (in dollars per share)	$20.48
Stock Options Exercisable [Abstract]
Shares (in shares)	58,500
Weighted Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$20.48
Restricted Stock [Member]
Shares [Abstract]
Nonvested restricted stock outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)	1,247,946	1,341,084
Granted (in shares)	337,100	434,308
Cancelled (in shares)	-178,792	-33,529
Vested (in shares)	-480,435	-493,917
Nonvested restricted stock outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	925,819	1,247,946	1,341,084
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Nonvested restricted stock outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share)	$6.77	$7.79
Granted (in dollars per share)	$3.50	$5.62
Cancelled (in dollars per share)	$6.47	$16.70
Vested (in dollars per share)	$5.36	$7.41
Nonvested restricted stock outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share)	$5.04	$6.77	$7.79
Recognized restricted stock expense	2,500,000	2,900,000	4,000,000
Unrecognized restricted stock expense	4,200,000	7,400,000
Weighted average period	2 years 1 month 13 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value [Abstract]
Weighted average period of unrecognized pre-tax compensation	2 years 1 month 13 days
Stock Options [Member]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted average period	0 years 2 months 12 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	20,000
Weighted average period of unrecognized pre-tax compensation	0 years 2 months 12 days
LTIP [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Net share settlement for restricted stock (in shares)	144,983	140,475	102,438
Net share settlement for stock options (in shares)	144,983	140,475	102,438
Decrease in equity due to payment of tax for employee	400,000	800,000	500,000
LTIP [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Outstanding restricted shares, intrinsic value	$2,600,000

PENSION_PLAN_Details

PENSION PLAN (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CHANGES IN BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS [Roll Forward]
Benefit obligation-beginning of year	$20,314,000	$23,169,000	$21,233,000
Service cost	23,000	37,000	35,000
Interest cost	892,000	790,000	872,000
Actuarial loss (gain)	4,149,000	-2,614,000	1,926,000
Benefits paid	-1,079,000	-1,068,000	-897,000
Benefit obligation at end of year	24,299,000	20,314,000	23,169,000
CHANGE IN PLAN ASSETS [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets-beginning of year	18,792,000	16,268,000	14,639,000
Actual return on plan assets	1,017,000	2,919,000	1,807,000
Employer contributions	270,000	673,000	719,000
Benefits paid	-1,079,000	-1,068,000	-897,000
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	19,000,000	18,792,000	16,268,000
BENEFIT OBLIGATION IN EXCESS OF FAIR VALUE FUNDED STATUS:	-5,299,000	-1,522,000	-6,901,000
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets [Abstract]
Noncurrent liabilities	-5,299,000	-1,522,000	-6,901,000
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss [Abstract]
Accumulated loss	-9,833,000	-5,928,000	-11,276,000
Deferred income taxes	2,366,000	2,366,000	4,500,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-7,467,000	-3,562,000	-6,776,000
Decrease in plan benefit obligation	2,100,000
Change in mortality assumption	2,000,000
Projected period for annuitants	7 years
Projected period for non-annuitants	15 years
Accumulated benefit obligation	24,300,000	20,300,000
Components of net periodic benefit cost [Abstract]
Service cost	23,000	37,000	35,000
Interest cost	892,000	790,000	872,000
Expected return on plan assets	-1,287,000	-1,141,000	-1,021,000
Recognized net actuarial loss	513,000	955,000	1,056,000
Net periodic benefit cost	141,000	641,000	942,000
Amortization of estimated net loss, transition obligation and prior service cost from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost	900,000
Pension plan adjustments	3,905,000	-3,214,000	60,000
Actuarial loss	500,000
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	19,000,000	18,792,000	16,268,000
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)	3.66%	4.46%	3.55%
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)	6.75%	2.00%	1.75%
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost [Abstract]
Pension Contributions	300,000	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	1,600,000	1,900,000	2,000,000
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	19,000,000	18,792,000
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	19,000,000	18,792,000
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	9,491,000
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	9,566,000
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	9,566,000
Fair value of total plan assets by major asset category (in hundredths)	50.00%	51.00%	46.00%
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	9,566,000	9,491,000
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	9,566,000	9,491,000
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	5,787,000
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	6,099,000
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	6,099,000
Fair value of total plan assets by major asset category (in hundredths)	32.00%	31.00%	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	6,099,000	5,787,000
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	6,099,000	5,787,000
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	3,328,000	3,484,000
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	3,328,000	3,484,000
Fair value of total plan assets by major asset category (in hundredths)	18.00%	18.00%	18.00%
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	3,328,000	3,484,000
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	3,328,000	3,484,000
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	30,000
Fair value of plan assets-end of year	7,000
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	7,000
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	7,000	30,000
Plan assets using the fair value hierarchy [Abstract]
Fair value of plan assets	7,000	30,000
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)	4.46%	3.55%	4.10%
Rate of compensation increase (in hundredths)	1.13%	2.00%	4.00%
Long-term rate of return (in hundredths)	7.00%	7.00%	7.00%
Expected benefit payments for the plan [Abstract]
2015	1,132,000
2016	1,187,000
2017	1,269,000
2018	1,360,000
2019	1,390,000
Years 2020-2024	$7,129,000

INCOME_TAXES_Details

INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current [Abstract]
Federal	$0	($7,369,000)	$9,720,000
State	200,000	709,000	2,226,000
Total	200,000	-6,660,000	11,946,000
Deferred [Abstract]
Federal	-3,828,000	21,103,000	-11,394,000
State	-597,000	5,148,000	-2,834,000
Total	-4,425,000	26,251,000	-14,228,000
Total provision (benefit)	-4,225,000	19,591,000	-2,282,000
Deferred Tax Assets Current [Abstract]
Accrued vacation	0	79,000
Allowance for bad debts	5,527,000	5,502,000
Total current deferred tax assets	5,527,000	5,581,000
Deferred Tax Assets Noncurrent [Abstract]
Allowance for bad debts	399,000	392,000
Accrued rent	3,255,000	3,669,000
Stock-based compensation	907,000	1,509,000
Depreciation	15,754,000	10,670,000
Goodwill	1,002,000	0
Other intangibles	452,000	434,000
Pension plan liabilities	2,115,000	608,000
Net operating loss carryforwards	14,332,000	6,285,000
Sale leaseback-deferred gain	2,580,000	2,531,000
AMT credit	424,000	424,000
Total noncurrent deferred tax assets	41,220,000	26,522,000
Total deferred tax assets	46,747,000	32,103,000
Less valuation allowance	-46,747,000	-31,679,000
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	0	424,000
Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent [Abstract]
Goodwill	0	-4,952,000
Total deferred tax liabilities	0	-4,952,000
Total net noncurrent deferred tax (liabilities) assets	0	-4,528,000
Total net deferred tax (liabilities) assets	0	-4,528,000
Difference between the actual tax provision and the tax provision that would result from the use of the Federal statutory rate [Abstract]
Loss from continuing operations before taxes	-53,712,000	-11,534,000	-17,201,000
Expected tax benefit	-18,799,000	-4,037,000	-6,020,000
State tax benefit (net of federal)	-1,494,000	-92,000	-395,000
Permanent impairment	6,539,000	0	3,588,000
Valuation allowance	9,344,000	23,490,000	0
Other	185,000	230,000	545,000
Total provision (benefit)	-4,225,000	19,591,000	-2,282,000
Expected tax (benefit) expense (in hundredths)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State tax (benefit) expense (net of federal) (in hundredths)	2.80%	0.80%	2.30%
Permanent impairment (in hundredths)	-12.20%	0.00%	-20.90%
Valuation allowance (in hundredths)	-17.40%	-203.70%	0.00%
Other (in hundredths)	-0.30%	-2.00%	-3.20%
Total (in hundredths)	7.90%	-169.90%	13.20%
Valuation allowance from discontinued operations	7,100,000
Net operating loss carryforwards	32,300,000	12,300,000
Net operating loss carryforwards limitations on amount utilized	7,800,000	7,800,000
Activity related to uncertain tax positions [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of period	0	135,000	100,000
Decrease for tax positions of prior years	0	-135,000	-100,000
Increase for tax positions of current year	0	0	135,000
Balance, end of period	$0	$0	$135,000

SEGMENT_REPORTING_Details

SEGMENT REPORTING (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
	Segment
SEGMENT REPORTING [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	1

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENCIES_1

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2001
	Extension
	Facility
Finance Obligation [Abstract]
2015	$1,564,000
2016	1,564,000
2017	0
2018	0
2019	0
Thereafter	0
Finance Obligation, Total	3,128,000
Less amount representing interest	-3,128,000
Finance obligation net of interest	0
Operating Leases [Abstract]
2015	19,666,000
2016	15,892,000
2017	14,843,000
2018	14,028,000
2019	12,077,000
Thereafter	23,760,000
Operating Leases, Total	100,266,000
Less amount representing interest	0
Operating leases net of interest	100,266,000
Capital Leases [Abstract]
Year Ending December 31, 2013	2,494,000
Year Ending December 31, 2014	2,556,000
Year Ending December 31, 2015	2,678,000
Year Ending December 31, 2016	2,678,000
Year Ending December 31, 2017	2,678,000
Thereafter	34,460,000
Capital Leases, Total	47,544,000
Less amount representing interest	-22,035,000
Capital leases net of interest	25,509,000
Number of owned facilities	4
Net proceeds from sale and leaseback transaction	8,800,000
Lease Term	15 years
Number of lease extensions	2
Period considered for lease extension	10 years
Lease rent expense	20,500,000	21,100,000	21,300,000	1,200,000
Interest expense related to financing obligations	1,600,000	1,500,000	1,500,000
Loss contingency	1,000,000
Outstanding net loan commitment	24,100,000
Future employment contract commitments	5,000,000
Surety bonds	$15,100,000

UNAUDITED_QUARTERLY_FINANCIAL_2

UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended										12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Sep. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Abstract]
Revenues	$85,449,000	[1]	$83,982,000	[2]	$76,389,000	$79,202,000	$87,441,000	$87,740,000	$80,943,000	$85,387,000	$325,022,000	$341,512,000	$380,163,000
(Loss) income from continuing operations	7,112,000	[1]	-35,364,000	[2]	-10,944,000	-10,291,000	-20,525,000	564,000	-6,280,000	-4,884,000	-49,487,000	-31,125,000	-14,919,000
Loss from discontinued operations	-2,474,000	[1]	-2,717,000	[2]	-652,000	-803,000	-11,620,000	-2,840,000	-3,098,000	-2,603,000	-6,646,000	-20,161,000	-22,267,000
Net (loss) income	4,638,000	[1]	-38,081,000	[2]	-11,596,000	-11,094,000	-32,145,000	-2,276,000	-9,378,000	-7,487,000	-56,133,000	-51,286,000	-37,186,000
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets			39,300,000										18,300,000
Impairment of long-lived assets	$1,500,000
Basic [Abstract]
(Loss) earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.31	[1]	($1.55)	[2]	($0.48)	($0.45)	($0.91)	$0.03	($0.28)	($0.22)	($2.17)	($1.38)	($0.67)
Loss per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.11)	[1]	($0.12)	[2]	($0.03)	($0.04)	($0.51)	($0.13)	($0.14)	($0.11)	($0.29)	($0.90)	($1.01)
Net loss per share	$0.20	[1]	($1.67)	[2]	($0.51)	($0.49)	($1.42)	($0.10)	($0.42)	($0.33)	($2.46)	($2.28)	($1.68)
Diluted [Abstract]
Loss per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$0.31	[1]	($1.55)	[2]	($0.48)	($0.45)	($0.91)	$0.02	($0.28)	($0.22)	($2.17)	($1.38)	($0.67)
Loss per share from discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	($0.11)	[1]	($0.12)	[2]	($0.03)	($0.04)	($0.51)	($0.12)	($0.14)	($0.11)	($0.29)	($0.90)	($1.01)
Net loss per share	$0.20	[1]	($1.67)	[2]	($0.51)	($0.49)	($1.42)	($0.10)	($0.42)	($0.33)	($2.46)	($2.28)	($1.68)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	22,888,000	[1]	22,843,000	[2]	22,800,000	22,723,000	22,618,000	22,528,000	22,497,000	22,414,000	22,814,105	22,513,391	22,195,407
Diluted (in shares)	23,004,000	[1]	22,843,000	[2]	22,800,000	22,723,000	22,618,000	22,811,000	22,497,000	22,414,000	22,814,105	22,513,391	22,195,407
[1]	Includes impairment of long-lived assets from continuing operations of $1.5 million.
[2]	Includes impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets from continuing operations of $39.3 million.

DIVIDENDS_Details

DIVIDENDS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
DIVIDENDS [Abstract]
Cash dividend declared (in dollars per share)	$0.18	$0.28	$0.28

Schedule_IIValuation_and_Quali1

Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Abstract]
Balance at Beginning of Period	$14,769	$18,829	$21,858
Charged to Expense	15,500	15,532	21,056
Accounts Written-off	-15,420	-19,592	-24,085
Balance at End of Period	$14,849	$14,769	$18,829