While the process is always customized to the goals, assets, and needs of each individual student and family, the BRYT re-entry process typically involves the following steps.

STEP 1: Re-entry meeting & intensive services (approximately four weeks)

• Understand student’s clinical needs and identify needed mental health supports

• Determine course-load/schedule (schedule BRYT, course-load changes)

• Communicate with teachers (determine essential work/establish work plans)

• Determine initial grading options if needed (incomplete – P/F)

• Communicate with/set-up outside support

• Daily check-in with BRYT support staff

• Weekly email communication to parents and support team from BRYT staff.

STEP 2: Four-week check-in with parent/guardian and school support staff.

• Observations of student readiness to participate in school (arriving on time, utilization of BRYT Program services, classroom attendance)

• Recommendations for future student program (course-load/schedule changes, outside support frequency/type)

• Plan BRYT Program involvement moving forward (for next 4-5 weeks):

• Weekly email to parents and support team

• Communicate with outside support, as needed

• Check in with BRYT support staff

STEP 3: Check-in with parent/guardian and school support staff (week eight)

• Observations of student readiness to begin transitioning out of BRYT Program.

• Recommendations for future student program (course-load/schedule changes, outside support frequency/type)

• Initial discussion of program exit timeframe and processBRYT Program involvement moving forward:

  • Student drop-in as needed

  • Communicate with parents/guardians, as needed

  • Communicate with outside support, as needed

  • Check in with BRYT support staff, as needed

STEP 4: BRYT exit meeting with parent/guardian and school support staff

• Data- and observation-based discussion of student readiness to exit BRYT

• Recommendations for future student program (course-load/schedule changes), online classes, summer school, repeat a course in future year, outside support frequency/type)

• Guidance counselor resumes case management

• Clarification of “BRYT Alumnus” status: when student can visit the program, possibility of serving as support for other students engaged in BRYT currently and in the future, etc.