https://padlet.com/mssdean/ivm9qfe4065io2j5 Sierra Dean (MMSN) en-us 2022-10-24 05:12:26 UTC 2022-10-26 00:25:43 UTC hello@padlet.com mssdean https://padlet.com/mssdean/ivm9qfe4065io2j5/wish/2353014337 Tulare County Office of Education Behavioral Health Services "provides mental health treatment to students throughout Tulare County school districts who are identified as in need of mental health support and intervention in order to access and benefit from special education." IEP teams may recommend students to support their mental health needs. There are a variety of services offered and are individually catered toward student needs. This agency serves students of all ages receiving Special Education services in Tulare County.]]> 2022-10-24 05:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mssdean/ivm9qfe4065io2j5/wish/2353014337 mssdean https://padlet.com/mssdean/ivm9qfe4065io2j5/wish/2353019735 Tulare County Office of Education Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program is to increase collaboration among child welfare, probation, education, and community agencies to improve the educational outcomes for students in foster care. The agency website further states that "FYSCP has project specialists assigned to school districts to establish networks, assist with challenges, and implement solutions in meeting the unique needs of students in foster care." It is crucial for members of an IEP team to collaborate with FYSCP staff and specialists to ensure students are receiving their services and being supporting in aspects of their lives.]]> 2022-10-24 05:21:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mssdean/ivm9qfe4065io2j5/wish/2353019735 mssdean https://padlet.com/mssdean/ivm9qfe4065io2j5/wish/2353023814 Here is a link of FYSCP staff and specialists available for education specialists, IEP team members, and all service providers for students. This may also be useful for students who are advocating for themselves; it would be beneficial for educators and school sites to spread this information and make it accessible for all students.]]> 2022-10-24 05:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mssdean/ivm9qfe4065io2j5/wish/2353023814 mssdean https://padlet.com/mssdean/ivm9qfe4065io2j5/wish/2353027871 Not only does this agency support students with "guidance to school districts, placement agencies, and care providers in meeting the legal obligations and educational rights pertaining to foster youth," but there are also public events open for students and service providers/care givers to further support students experiencing homelessness or foster care.]]> 2022-10-24 05:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mssdean/ivm9qfe4065io2j5/wish/2353027871 mssdean https://padlet.com/mssdean/ivm9qfe4065io2j5/wish/2353033692 The TCOE BHS referral process is outlined in this document available to Educational Specialist and IEP team members on SEIS. The process consists of 10 steps total. Due to the many steps between multiple parties, releases of information, documents to be signed, and scheduling of meetings, the referral process for students to receive BHS may take longer than anticipated. It is important for Education Specialists or members of the IEP team to consider this timeline and consider to provide campus mental health support as well. ]]> 2022-10-24 05:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mssdean/ivm9qfe4065io2j5/wish/2353033692 mssdean https://padlet.com/mssdean/ivm9qfe4065io2j5/wish/2353042470 This assessment plan is available on SEIS to begin the process of receiving consent/collaborating with families to begin the process of assess and providing BHS. ]]> 2022-10-24 05:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mssdean/ivm9qfe4065io2j5/wish/2353042470