BRYT Program Overview
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.