Additional Resources for Educators

• Assistance with student transitions (from one school or program to another)
• Coordination and support services for IEP and 504 plan meetings
• Coordination of partners to help a student and family (relatives, friends, neighbors, community supports, and faith-based organizations)
• Collaboration with appropriate school district representatives
• Provision and maintenance of relationships

Fewer Disciplinary Problems

• Expulsions decreased by more than 19%
• Suspensions decreased by about 36%
• Detentions decreased by about 34%

Improved and Stable Performance and Attendance

Expanded Services

• Help students and their families outside of the school environment, which may facilitate learning at home
• Provide an additional resource for getting mental health services and supports for students

Improved Communication and Coordination

• Help improve communication among all those serving children and families (i.e., juvenile justice, child welfare, mental health providers, primary care, etc.), which allows educators to better understand and more effectively meet a student’s needs
• Coordinate a wide range of services and supports for students, including education services, which may reduce the administrative burden on educators

Systems of Care and Educators Share Common Goals

• Higher academic achievement and accountability
• Improve attendance
• Increase appropriate school behavior
• More time for teaching and learning
• Increase parent involvement

Source:  Center for Mental Health Services National Evaluation: Aggregate Date Profile Report, Grant Communities Funded from 1997-2005, as of October 2005