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Family Involvement in Expanded School Mental Health.
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Bickham, Nicole L.; Pizarro, L. Josefina; Warner, Beth S.; Rosenthal, Bernice; Weist, Mark D. – Journal of School Health, 1998
Expanded school mental-health (ESMH) programs address the limitations of traditional mental-health agencies in meeting childrens' needs by offering a full range of services in school. Family involvement in ESMHs can enhance their effectiveness. This paper describes challenges of involving families, guidelines for determining program goals for…
Descriptors: Child Health, Elementary Secondary Education, Family Involvement, Family School Relationship
Using Successful Models of Student-Centered Transition Planning and Services for Adolescents with Disabilities.
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Morningstar, Mary E.; Kleinhammer-Tramill, P. Jeannie; Lattin, Dana L. – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1999
This article traces the history of transition programs for adolescents with disabilities and the role that transition plays within current reform efforts. Best practices are discussed and strategies for school programs are provided, including individualized planning, involvement of family and support networks, a focus on community outcomes, and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Agency Cooperation, Community Programs, Disabilities
Re-engaging the Family and the Community in the Education of Young Adolescents.
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Hilliard, Robert D. – Action in Teacher Education, 1992
Middle school students need support in transitioning from childhood into adolescence, and a realignment of families, schools, and communities is important. The 1989 Carnegie Council Task Force report recommends re-engaging families and communities to help middle school students. The paper discusses how to enhance family and community involvement.…
Descriptors: Community Cooperation, Family Involvement, Family School Relationship, Intermediate Grades