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YOUTH - TITLE 1 NEGLECT/DELINQUENT
Program Overview:
Students are referred by school staff (i.e. teachers,
vice principals, counselors, etc.) to Title 1
Neglect or Delinquent (N or D) for services. Parents
and social workers are notified as to each student's
eligibility for services through the Title 1 N
or D program. Students who are below grade level
in Math and/or Reading, and who are foster youth
currently residing in group homes and/or foster
family agency foster homes are deemed eligible
for support services. A student in the Title 1
N or D program is assessed at the beginning of
their support service and every three months to
determine academic growth. If a student continues
to remain below grade level in either Reading
or Math the student will continue to receive services.
Student grade point average, attendance and credit
status are monitored on a three month basis after
entering the program. Students who meet or exceed
the program requirements are no longer eligible
for services in Title 1 N or D (i.e. tutoring).
Notification is sent to the school personnel,
social services and parent/guardians. Program
results are submitted annually to California Department
of Education, Division of Research and Evaluation
with specific notation in the areas of age, gender,
racial and ethnic group, and all services provided
to each student. The assessment results are compared
throughout the school year as well as with previous
years results to compare/contrast the program's
successes. Adjustments/modifications are implemented
as needed during the year.
Identified students are provided with tutors
who assist with homework in the areas of reading
and/or mathematics. The tutors work closely with
the classroom teachers who provide feedback as
to each individual's progress. Tutoring can take
place either in the classroom, in the student's
home or after school in extended day sessions.
The curriculum and instructional strategies
for the Title 1 N or D program are modeled from
the State of California curriculum framework for
reading and mathematics. Students who meet the
criteria for Title 1 N or D are referred for specific
services. Students currently in Special Education
programs are given instruction in life skills.
Each student's IEP is strictly adhered to and
communication with the student's special education
teachers is maintained. Additional services (i.e.
Student Study Teams/Regional Teams, etc.) are
staffed by Title 1 N or D personnel for all foster
youth who meet the criteria. Follow-up and crisis
intervention services are provided on an as needed
or referral basis. Staff members who provide instruction
to students are required to be proficient in basic
skills as indicated by their passing of a of a
competency test if they are not certified teachers
or credentialed employees. Staff members are encouraged
to continue their learning and are provided with
motivation and encouragement to do so. Additional
training to Title 1 N or D staff to meet the changing
needs of the student population is required on
an annual basis. The training also focuses on
reaching students who have special needs. Training
for foster parents, group home staff, foster family
agencies staff are also provided.
The Title 1 N or D program provides communication
services between the program and parents/group
home staff regarding students' progress in school.
Additional communication takes place on an on-going
basis with the parents/group home staff to discuss
improvements and/or concerns regarding the students'
achievement.
Contact:
Foster Youth Services Coordinator:
Kim Parker,
Program Specialist
(916) 686-7797 extension 7134
Linda Brown,
Program Assistant
(916) 686-7797 extension 7133
Mailing Address:
Office of Foster Youth Services
Elk Grove Unified School District
9510 Elk Grove-Florin Road
Elk Grove, CA 95624
FAX:
(916) 686-7596
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