Embedded Files
Collaboration among all support agencies is crucial for improving the successful release of youth who are incarcerated, especially those with disabilities. When correctional facilities, local educational agencies, and other service providers work together, they ensure that these young individuals receive continuous care and support. Through this collaboration, thorough transition plans that address not only educational needs but also social and emotional aspects are created and implemented. Effective collaboration also helps in coordinating specialized services like special education, mental health support, and job training, all tailored to meet each youth's specific needs. By combining their resources and efforts, these agencies can fill gaps in services, provide consistent support, and significantly improve the chances of positive outcomes for students with Individual Education Programs (IEP) as they reintegrate into their home, school, and community.
Student Educational Input - Enterance Interview Form
The Florida Department of Education shares The educational input document, created by the Florida Department of Education is an entrance interview for students entering a juvenile justice program. The document provides a space to collect detailed information on the student’s educational background, language use, and past school experiences, including dropout and expulsion history. It also gathers information on the student’s educational plans while in the program, such as earning high school credits, diplomas, or certificates. The form inquires about the student's learning preferences, any special education plans (IEP or 504), and post-graduation plans, including college, career, or military aspirations. Additionally, it seeks information on preferred career paths, past job experiences, transportation means, and living plans after graduation.
The reporting academic progress document, created by the Florida Department of Education, can be utilized for reporting and monitoring academic progress and identifying concerns for students involved in the juvenile justice system. It includes fields for recording student details, academic performance, teacher concerns, and checkboxes for academic, behavioral, emotional, and medical concerns. It tracks progress on academic goals and specific intervention goals, providing a complete overview of the student's educational status. The form is meant to be filled out by a member of the education team and added to the student's file to ensure it aligns with their IEP and postsecondary transition plan (PTP).
Washington State's Department of Children, Youth and Families offers guidance on future planning meetings (FPM). FPMs actively involve students, families, and various supports in planning for successful reintegration to the youths home, school, and community. FMPs focus on self-advocacy and collaboration to increase successful reentry after release from incarceration.
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