June 2007 Are there any school based interventions that have had a positive effect on behavior and academic achievement? ANSWER

April 2007 Our community is struggling with developing a collaborative model between mental health and education. What are some of the proven models within other system of care communities? ANSWER

February 2007 I am the project director at a new site. We have a need for some Technical Assistance around school involvement here in our counties. The issues in schools that keep coming up are assessment, coordination, IDEA, social marketing, and attitudes surveys to name a few. Can you offer any advice or resources that would help us address these issues? ANSWER

December 2006 Our system of care (SOC) is hosting a networking event with our Regional Office of Education. How I can help them understand systems of care and how it might affect their work without overwhelming them with information?
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October 2006 Many of the youth in our system of care are at-risk of dropping out of school, or have already done so. What research exists on successful strategies for re-integration? Are there examples of programs that have successfully re-integrated students who have dropped out of school back into academic environments, and/or re-engaged them with the community? ANSWER

August 2006 As we develop collaborations in our systems of care community, are there other community building strategies that have focused on the schools? ANSWER

June 2006 Is there any tool or resource that will provide a system of care management or leadership team with detailed information about schools and students in our community? ANSWER

April 2006 What is the current research on high-school graduation rates? Who are the most vulnerable kids? What evidence-based interventions are there for preventing drop-outs? How successful are students who receive alternative certifications, such as GEDs? ANSWER

March 2006 We are looking to develop after-school therapeutic programming for our K-4th grade children with severe emotional disturbances (SED). What are some guidelines or examples we can use to help develop our program? ANSWER

December 2005 Many of our students in the community are becoming victims or involved in “Cyber-bullying.” What is it and what can be done about it? ANSWER

October 2005 I am currently employed by a school district and I am concerned with drug use among students.  A rough estimate in a High School Alternative Learning environment indicates that approximately 57% of those students are using some substance. Methamphetamines are increasingly the drug of choice. I am looking for research on programs that have efficacy in working with this already high-risk group. What are the promising programs out there? ANSWER

June 2005 Our community organizations are confused by the requirements of the Family Education Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) Can you explain the implications of FERPA for schools and agencies? ANSWER

October 2004 How can interagency agreements among education and other agencies maximize resources and services for transitioning youth? What are the components of successful interagency agreements, and how can they be implemented? ANSWER

August 2004 We are trying to build more collaborative relationships between our schools, families, and community agencies. What research has been done in this area that may give us some guidance? (Part 3) ANSWER

July 2004 We are trying to build more collaborative relationships between our schools, families, and community agencies. What research has been done in this area that may give us some guidance? (Part 2) ANSWER

June 2004 We are trying to build more collaborative relationships between our schools, families, and community agencies. What research has been done in this area that may give us some guidance? (Part 1) ANSWER

May 2004 I am interested in exploring alternative high school programs for my son. What are the current trends in alternative education? What are the best practices in alternative high school education? Do any such programs that place special emphasis on collaboration among families, communities, and multiple agencies exist? ANSWER

April 2004 We are having problems with youth who were incarcerated for truancy and are now transitioning from the Department of Corrections back into the community. Two of these youth have once more returned to DOC for truant behavior. Do you know of any innovative, evidence-based truancy intervention programs? ANSWER

March 2004 What are full-service schools? ANSWER

February 2004 What is the role of a school-based health center within a system of care? ANSWER

Holiday 2003/2004 What are the outcomes of school based mental health services? How do they compare to clinic-based services? ANSWER

November 2003 Do you know of any examples of exemplary programs for social and emotional curriculums? ANSWER

October 2003 As part of our school wide interventions, we are looking for programs that will help develop social and emotional skills. What research is available that will help us plan these programs? ANSWER

September 2003 In our community, our students are struggling once they leave our programs and enter post secondary schools/jobs. How can we better prepare our students for this transition? ANSWER

August 2003 Can you recommend resources to help our school system outline appropriate procedures following a school-based crisis or emergency?ANSWER

June/July 2003 For our high school students, our community is looking for program options with links to the business and civic community. We have heard about service learning. What is Service Learning? ANSWER

April/May 2003 Our project has plans to include the 0-5 year olds in our target population as we enter year 4 of our grant. What are some recommended best practices for transition from one set of service providers to the new service providers? ANSWER

March 2003 We would like to have more information on the" planning center" model? ANSWER 

February 2003  What information could the youth provide during an individual planning meeting that will be helpful for the team to consider? ANSWER

Holiday 2002/2003 What are some effective behavioral intervention strategies that work in schools? (Part 3 of 3) Answer 

October 2002 What are some effective behavioral intervention strategies that work in schools? (Part 2 of 3)  Answer 

September 2002 What are some effective behavioral intervention strategies that work in schools? (Part 1 of 3)  Answer

August 2002 Do you have any examples of the role of a family service coordinator or liaison in schools or with schools? Answer

July 2002 Our community is very interested in starting a new program for community learning experiences. We have information regarding some excellent models but will need funding to get the program started. What are some resources regarding possible funding? ANSWER

June 2002 Many teachers involved in my child's program do not know about Section 504 or what is included in a plan. Where can I find more information about 504 for my child's service providers and myself?  ANSWER

May 2002 What are "transition services" as defined in federal special education law and how does an IEP team or child and family teams prepare for transition planning? Answer 

April 2002 Why should a school system consider a language processing evaluation for a student with a possible emotional and behavioral disability? Answer 

March 2002 Are there any laws or regulations that support the development of community- based systems of care in school-based programs? Answer

February 2002 What strategies and resources help parents or families effectively navigate and advocate for more effective services from the educational system? Answer 

January 2002 How have communities used clinicians for providing services in schools?ANSWER