Priority Five by Heather Richter

Priority Five by Heather Richter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5 Pupil Engagement en-us 2017-01-24 03:55:32 UTC 2017-05-19 03:59:25 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Planets.png State Resources herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/148916528 2017-01-24 04:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/148916528 Parent Project herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692544 *A 10 to16-week parent training program designed specifically for parents of strong-willed or out-of-control adolescent children.

*The curriculum teaches concrete identification, prevention, and intervention strategies for the most destructive of adolescent behaviors (poor school attendance and performance, alcohol and other drug use, gangs, runaways, and violent teens).

Salvador, Arias, 661-852-5661

]]> 2017-05-18 21:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692544 Project 180 herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692579 Project 180 is a gang prevention partnership dedicated to working with at-risk youth and families in Kern County, California by helping them make better decisions through caring adult mentoring relationships, after-school programs, youth development, gang diversion programs, service learning, job skills training, parenting skill building, and teaching life skills.Add Contact, 661-852-5661]]> 2017-05-18 21:42:57 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692579 Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692706 The Kern SAP project provides school-based screening, early identification of behaviors of concern and then provides support to students and families through prevention activities, early intervention, referral and support for students that will address problems of substance abuse, violence, truancy and other issues potentially related to school failure.Add Contact,

661-852-5661

]]> 2017-05-18 21:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692706 Nursing Services herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692757 *Health screening and educational mandates as requested by District.

*Implement applicable Education Code requirements concerning immunizations, infectious diseases and specialized physical health care services.

*Act as a resource and trainer to staff and parents in regards to health services.

*Attend IEP & 504 meetings and complete associated assessments, written reports, annual and 3 year reviews.

*Refer the pupil and his or her parent or guardian to appropriate community resources for necessary services.

Northorp, Shelley,

661-852-5648

]]> 2017-05-18 21:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692757 Information and Education Program herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692795 The Kern County Superintendent of Schools’ Information and Health Education Program’s goal is to decrease teenage pregnancy through educational programs that equip teens at high risk for pregnancy with the knowledge, understanding, and behavioral skills necessary to make responsible decisions regarding at-risk behavior.

*Classes are conducted in a school or community setting and the topics include self-esteem, decision-making skills, communication skills, abstinence, refusal skills, anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems, pregnancy prevention and teen pregnancy and its consequences.

Alvarez-Poh, Sandra,

661-852-5659

]]> 2017-05-18 21:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692795 Leaders In Life Youth Conference herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692843 The vision of this conference is to bring together young people from various races, economic backgrounds, and academic achievement levels. The conference is supported by a partnership with the California Friday Night Live Partnership and it will provide an opportunity for students to stretch their leadership skills and it is aimed to any students who may need to be inspired and encouraged – such as those who may be struggling academically, with personal issues or home and family issues as well as student leaders.

Thiesen, Daryl,

661-852-5649

]]> 2017-05-18 21:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692843 Instant Recess and Brain Breaks herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692895 The Brain Breaks resource tool is a flip book full of short and engaging activities that offer students opportunities to prepare the brain for learning. Brain Breaks activities can be used:

At the start of the day
Before diving into an academic goal
Between academic activities
When students show signs of boredom
When students appear restless
Before, during and after testing
While teaching and or reviewing your academic content

Roberts, Justin
661-852-5657

]]> 2017-05-18 21:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692895 Service Learning herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692942 KCSOS staff provide service-learning support to schools, districts, teachers, students and community partners interested in engaging young people in meaningful learning experiences that make a difference in the communities in which they live. Currently, there are no funds to directly support this work, but KCSOS can provide assistance on a case-by-case basis

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]]> 2017-05-18 21:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692942 Student Mental Health Initiative (SMHI) herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692979 Regions that are focused in Kern County on Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) training and Aggression Replacement Training (A.R.T.) Facilitator Certification courses to support delivery of this evidence-based model to address anger management and coping, social skills and moral reasoning.

*SMHI funds also support Kern County capacity-building efforts to reduce bullying through training for the Safe School Ambassadors program at elementary to high school sites and a Training of Trainers process so local educators can do follow-up training. Another school-wide bullying prevention program supported through SMHI funding in Kern is the Olweus Bullying Prevention program and funds are used to support local schools implementing the evidence-based Olweus program and conduct a Training of Trainers.

Thiesen, Daryl,

661-852-5649

]]> 2017-05-18 21:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172692979 Truancy Reduction & Attendance Coalition of Kern (TRACK) herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172693019 TRACK is a collaborative project focused on increasing school attendance and decreasing juvenile delinquency. TRACK is comprised of local school administrators, law enforcement representatives, youth-serving agency partners and staff from the District Attorney’s Office. TRACK has three core functions: 1) training school and law enforcement staff in best-practices to reduce truancy; 2) organizing focused truancy round-ups and 3) a media and public information campaign to promote the message that students should be in school every day, all day.Add Name and Number

]]> 2017-05-18 21:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172693019 Student Events herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172693055 Student events that are coordinated by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools office. These academic competitions involve approximately 30,000 Kern County students every year.

Examples:

Kern County College Night, Mock Trial, History Day, Young People’s Concert, Academic Decathlon, Math Field Day, Oral Language Festival, Science Fair, Battle of the Books

Goedhart-Humphrey, Christine

661-636-4330

]]> 2017-05-18 21:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172693055 McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172693113 The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act ensures that each homeless child and youth has equal access to (1) the same free, appropriate public education as other children and youth, and (2) the services that they need to enable them to meet the same challenging student academic achievement standards to which all students are held.

Hodgson, Jason

661-636-4623

]]> 2017-05-18 21:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172693113 Camp KEEP (Kern Environmental Education Program herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172693140 The Kern Environmental Education Program (KEEP) offers Residential Outdoor Science Education for 5th and 6th graders at two separate and beautiful coastal campuses: KEEP Ocean in Montaña de Oro State Park and KEEP Cambria Pines in Cambria. Here, students use the natural environment as a living laboratory. Children learn about ecological concepts while they explore and study a variety of ecosystems through first-hand experiences. Students, teachers and counselors share the enriching experience of living in cabins together, eating community meals, learning on the trails, playing science games by starlight, singing songs around a campfire and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean.

Von Flue, Desiree

661-636-4646

]]> 2017-05-18 21:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172693140 Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172693176 It is the SELPA’s responsibility to assure programs are available for all students with disabilities, from birth until age 22. The SELPA must see that programs provide any needed services for any student with an exceptional need, and to assist in inter-SELPA placements, provide technical assistance, and administrative support for the many requirements of the new laws and requirements being placed on districts.Gaines, Julianna 661-636-4805]]> 2017-05-18 21:50:05 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172693176 The Division of Special Education herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172693207 The Division of Special Education collaborates with districts and families to educate and deliver services to students with special needs by providing innovative approaches to education, individualized programs, and preparation for successful citizenship, Brian Cortez

661-636-4789

]]> 2017-05-18 21:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172693207 The Dream Center herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172693351 The Dream Center & Coffee House focuses on improving the conditions and life outcomes for foster youth by utilizing a one-stop approach to informal and formal support services. The Center is an easily accessible, inviting foster youth resource center for comprehensive, integrated services and unique job training.

Williams, Curt

661-636-XXXX

]]> 2017-05-18 21:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172693351 Alternative Education herichter https://padlet.com/herichter/Priority5/wish/172693393 Alternative Education is a student centered option that supports and embraces the diverse needs of students by providing an alternative method of delivering instruction and monitoring academic success. Rigorous curricula, intervention programs, extended learning opportunities and safe environments are characteristics of Alternative Education programs. Collaboration with partner agencies and school districts is integral to providing available resources to the students of Kern County.

Shannon, Christian or Rojas, Carlos

661-636-XXXX

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