Eaton RESA 2013–2014
Annual Report
Eaton RESA | 1790 E. Packard Hwy. | Charlotte, MI 48813 | Phone: 517.543.5500 | Fax: 517.543.6633
Eaton RESA 2013–2014
Annual Report Dear Parents Members,
Eaton RESA Locations Eaton Regional Education Service Agency
Meadowview School 1790 E Packard Hwy Charlotte, MI 48813 517-541-8750 517-543-6633 fax
Meadowview Eaton Transition Program (ETC)
Meadowview – Potterville Elementary Classroom 420 N High Street Potterville, MI 48876 517-645-4787
Meadowview – Potterville Middle School Classroom 420 N High Street Potterville, MI 48876 517-645-4799
Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!) 311 W First Street Charlotte, MI 48813 517-541-8971 517-543-8016 fax
Career Preparation Center Lansing Community College West Campus LCC M-Tec Room M104 Mail Code 4101W 411 W Grand River, Room 106 Lansing, MI 48901-7210 517-483-9966 517-483-9967 fax
Community
We are pleased to present you with the Annual Education Report (AER) which provides key information on the 2013-14 educational progress for Eaton Regional Education Service Agency (previously known as Eaton Intermediate School District). The AER addresses the complex reporting information required by federal and state laws. The school’s report contains information about student assessment, Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), and teacher quality.
1790 E Packard Hwy Charlotte, MI 48813 517-543-5500 517-543-6633 fax
512 E Lovett Charlotte, MI 48813 517-541-8885
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The AER is available for your review electronically by visiting the website at www. eatonresa.org. If you have any questions about the AER, please contact me at cbeardsley@eatonresa.org.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the teachers, students, parents and support staff for continuing to provide educational services to the students residing in our service area. Education continues to change, but Together We Can!
Eaton RESA Superintendent TABLE OF CONTENTS
Operational Philosophy & Goals p. 3 Career and Technical Education p. 4 Special Education Services
p. 6
General Education
p. 10
Technology Department p. 7 Capital Area Michigan Works! p. 8 Prevention Program Services
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Eaton RESA 2013–2014
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Our Operational Philosophy The ERESA Board recognizes that the dynamic educational environment requires us to be organizationally and programmatically flexible to respond to the needs of our constituent districts and the other customers we serve. The Board is committed to fostering an organization that: makes meeting the needs of its students and customers its greatest priority, promotes educational excellence, helps its staff succeed in a changing environment, and maintains a secure financial future. The Board also adopts four themes under which it expects staff to function:
Quality Relationships – The Board affirms that honesty, trust, and cooperation are essential for both delivering quality services to customers, and maintaining a healthy and responsive organization.
Customer Focus – The Board believes that continuous assessment of the needs and priorities of our customers must compose the basis for designing and delivering programs. Educational Excellence – The Board recognizes that our organization exists to serve our constituent districts and to promote quality educational and instructional excellence internally, among our constituent districts and all organizations utilizing our services. SCHOOLS WE SERVE
Charlotte Public Schools
Eaton Rapids Public School
Grand Ledge Public Schools Island City Academy
Maple Valley Public Schools
Oneida Strange School District Our Savior Lutheran School Potterville Public Schools Relevant Academy
St. Mary Elementary School St. Michael Parish School
Fiscal Integrity – The Board commits to maintaining a fiscally strong organization, to exploring new revenue sources, and to include the needs of its constituent districts in planning, budgeting, and expending district resources.
Our Goals
Mutual Goals – Ensure a productive ERESA team that shares mutual goals.
Quality Employees – Ensure quality employees through effective evaluations and development systems. Relationships with Stakeholders – Build relationships with locals and the community to serve their needs. Focused Service Approach – Develop a focused approach to key services, programs and areas.
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Students enrolled in CTE programs earned the following recognitions: 495 students enrolled
457 students or 92% of
enrollees completed the year
449 students or 98% earned high school credits
351 students or 77% earned college credits
2,530 total college credits earned this year
428 students or 94% enrolled in worked-based learning experiences
388 students or 85% seeked job shadow experiences
Career and Technical Education Services Offers: Arts & Communications Business, Management, Marketing & Technology Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Natural Resources & Agriscience Health Sciences Human Services
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Career and Technical Education The Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center (CPC) provides career and technical courses that are available to high school juniors and seniors from Eaton, Clinton, Ionia, Ingham and Shiawassee counties. During the 2013-14 school year we operated 18 different occupational programs in partnership with Lansing Community College, Olivet College, Potter Park Zoological Society and AIS Construction Company. Students attend their high school for a half day and CPC for a half day. Many of our programs offer students the opportunity to earn industry, state, and/or national certifications and college credit. Our enrollment for 2013-14 is 457 students. Students enrolled in our program for 2013-14 were enrolled in the following programs by Career Pathway. ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
Application/Resume building Career & Tech Student Organizations Career Assessment & Research College Achievement Program Cover Letter development Cooperative Education Field Trips & Guest Speakers Internships Job Shadows & Mock Interview National Technical Honor Society Total Tutoring
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Arts & Communications Computer Graphics/Animation Fashion Design
Business, Management, Marketing & Technology Computer Support Insurance & Risk Management
Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technology Alternative Energy & Construction Technology Auto Collision Repair Automotive Technology CADD/CAM/Pre-Engineering Design Heavy Equipment Operator Heavy Equipment Repair Mechatronics Welding
Natural Resources & Agriscience
Zoo and Aquarium Science
Health Sciences Health Technology
Human Services
Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Emergency Medical Services Law Enforcement
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Special Education Services 53 students who have moderate cognitive impairments
28 students who have severe cognitive impairments
100+ families in the Great Start Early On and Family, Infant, Toddler (FIT) programs
60 students in the Giving Eaton County Kids Opportunities (GECKO) program
Technology Department Maintained/improved fiber connectivity to local districts with 24x7 monitoring
E-rate filing for Internet bandwidth and fiber connections TIENET for web based IEP management
Honeywell instant alert system Hosted monthly Technology Vision Planning meetings
Computer labs and mobile carts available for use during professional development trainings
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Special Education Services Hearing & Visually Impairment Services
The Hearing and Visually Impairment Program includes instructional support and adaptive equipment to enable students access to the general education curriculum. Consultants work with teachers and interpreters to plan, coordinate and implement Meadowview School
Meadowview School is a centerbased program that delivers special education services to students with moderate to severe impairments. The program provides intensive therapies coupled with a functional curriculum to help students reach their IEP goals. Pre-Primary Evaluation Team, FIT, & Early On
Pre-primary evaluations provide developmental assessment for children, from birth to age 6, who are suspected of having a significant developmental delay, as well as early intervention services to families with children with disabilities from birth to age 3 (FIT and Early On).
Transitions Services
Transitions Services coordinates activities through the school and other agencies to promote movement from high school to adult life by focusing on the areas of post-secondary education, employment, community participation, and independent living skills. Audiology Services
Audiology Services selects and maintains assistive listening technology, provides consultation services to facilitate educational development of hearing impaired students, in addition to providing audiological evaluations for students with suspected hearing loss. Four students received full audiological evaluations at the Audiology Clinic in 2013-2014 school year. GECKO
GECKO focuses primarily on the transition from school to adult community living for students with disabilities, between 18 and 26 years old.
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Technology Department
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Regional Education Service Agency’s Information Technology Department provides technology The The technology department provides services for students and collaborates on various initiatives with eight individual school districts in Eaton County. These include technical support, network infrastructure management, and county wide initiatives. The Information technology department operates a helpdesk service that is available to approximately 300 users to receive technical support on approximately 600 devices located at multiple sites throughout Eaton County. Support is available by phone, email, or in person with one of our technicians. Network Infrastructure Management Services
Network Infrastructure Management services are provided by utilizing an Enterprise SAN (Storage Area Network) cluster solution providing services to all Eaton RESA locations. Network devices such as routers, firewalls, security gateways, and Internet filters provide a way for
students to access their information in a secure way that protects them from malicious activity. A wireless network solution is available to all users who visit our campus. The wireless network provides a fast and robust connection to the Internet in order to access the educational information needed for students.
semester of 2014. The 22i grant also provides significant cost savings to any district who decides to purchase technology related items through the grant. Eaton RESA manages a consortium of the area districts which is able to secure high speed broadband connections for them at reduced pricing through E-Rate.
Eaton RESA participates in the 22i Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant (22i TRIG) through numerous professional development opportunities as well as represents our local districts on the regional advisory board. This regional advisory board participates in state level planning processes towards improving data services and networking for the region. The State of Michigan has given all schools in Michigan an opportunity to participate in the grant. All Eaton County School Districts have chosen to participate in the grant to ensure their technology solutions meet the minimum requirements for the online testing scheduled to begin in the fall
Eaton RESA also manages a countywide fiber network used by local schools in Eaton County. The fiber optic network (WAN) provides a cost effective connection to the Internet for students at local districts. The WAN also connects local districts together which provides the capability to share servers and other network resources with other districts on the WAN. Examples of shared services currently in use on the WAN include access to thousands of e2020 videos streamed directly from other districts, hosted file servers, and course management systems to extend learning opportunities into a virtual classroom.
22i TRIG
WAN
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Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!) 299,000
individuals were served through CAMW! in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties combined
5,381 open positions were filled achieving 128% of the systems established goal of 4,200
2,500 employers were served
through CAMW! achieving 159% of the systems established goal of 1,600
2 partners of Jobs for America’s
Graduates (JAG) are Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association and Career Association, in order to build leadership skills in atrisk youth
2 Eaton RESA staff members trained to assist CAMW! and administer Work Keys
2 area employers utilized Work
Keys services, including the City of Lansing Fire Department and Alliance Interiors, LLC.
Charlotte Service Center Eaton County 311 W. First St Charlotte, MI 48813
Lansing Service Center Ingham County 2110 S. Cedar St Lansing, MI 48910
St. Johns Service Center Clinton County 101 W. Class St, Suite A St. Johns, MI 48879
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Capital Area Michigan Works! Eaton Regional Education Service Agency is a proud partner of Capital Area Michigan Works! (CAMW!) providing Workforce Development Services to the citizens of Eaton County. Our mission is to enhance the quality and productivity of people and business by providing a world class workforce. The Eaton RESA operates the CAMW! office in Eaton County that is located at 311 West First Street in Charlotte. Helping Job Seekers
In 2013-2014 over 299,000 individuals were served through CAMW! in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties combined. Job seeker services include providing the necessary resources to conduct a job search through the use of computers, fax machines, copiers, and telephones at the Service Center.
No cost computer classes are also available. Job seekers can post their resume on the Pure Michigan Talent Connect (http://www.mitalent.org/) for employers to review, or search current job openings and apply for these positions. Many area employers depend on CAMW! to recruit or refer applicants. Staff is available to help create or update resumes, and cover letters. In addition, many resources are available to assist with career exploration, conduct self-assessments and review the latest job information and statistics. CAMW!, in partnership with Eaton RESA and Potterville Public Schools, operates the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) program. JAG strives to prevent dropouts among at-risk youth by helping them overcome barriers to graduate and develop leadership skills. One way JAG does this is through the Eaton Special Riding Volunteer Association, a therapeutic horseback riding program.
Eaton RESA 2013–2014
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It is the responsibility of ERESA to help our school districts and community agencies achieve their educational goals.
The program gives JAG students hands-on leadership experience with the horses and participants. Another opportunity offered to JAG students is to participate in an organization called Career Association, which focuses on leadership development, career development, social awareness, civic awareness and community service. Career Association members elect student officers, serve on committees and lead projects. JOB SEEKER SERVICE
• Applications and Referrals • Career and Labor Market • • • • •
Information Job Search Assistance Job Search Resources On-Site Partners Pure Michigan Talent Connect Resume Development
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Helping Employers
In 2013-2014 over 2,500 employers were served through CAMW! This enabled the system to achieve 159% of its established goal to serve 1,600 employers in an unduplicated count. Correspondingly 5,381 open positions were filled achieving 128% of the systems established goal of 4,200. Employer services are available through the CAMW! Business Services Team (BST), who assist with customized recruitment services. The BST partners with employers when recruiting, hiring, and training qualified workers at no cost. This service includes writing effective job postings, actively searching for qualified candidates, collecting resumes and applications, and screening applicants based on
the employer’s needs. Eaton RESA has two staff members trained to assist in the employee selection, promotion and training process as well as the administration of the Work Keys components in partnership with CAMW! In 2013-2014 two area employers utilized this service including The City of Lansing Fire Department and Alliance Interiors LLC. Authorized ACT Job Profilers work with incumbent workers to identify important tasks performed on the job, as well. EMPLOYER SERVICES
• Employer of the Day and Hiring • • • •
Events Pre-screened Applicants Pure Michigan Talent Connect Recruitment Assistance Training
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General Education
General Education Achievements 226 workshops offered to Eaton RESA employees
42 in-district workshops held 87 in-district consultations provided
23 community workshops and presentations held
800 teachers and administra-
tors from eight school districts participated in professional development
27 schools offered Positive
Behavior Support coaching by Eaton RESA
53 participants in the New Teacher Academy series
480 participants in Explicit In-
struction program with Dr. Anita Archer
335 authorized users accounts supported by Eaton RESA
89 playgroups hosted for Great Start participants
240 families received monthly visits
298 at-risk families received two or more home visits per month
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In 2013-2014, Eaton Regional Education Service Agency offered its employees the opportunity to participate in over 226 workshops. Forty-two of them were indistrict workshops, while there were 87 in-district consultations were held. There were 23 community workshops and presentations held, as well. Eight hundred teachers and administrators from 8 school districts participated in professional development over the course of the year, with topics such as school improvement, and instructional practices and strategies. Other Services
Eaton Regional Education Service Agency offers literacy and Positive Behavior Support coaching for 27 schools, school improvement review and feedback, as well as after school trainings for teachers and administrators. They also participated in State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) for workshop attendance, teacher mentors, and school improvement meetings.
WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES
• Multi-Tiered System of Supports • • • • • •
(MTSS) Literacy Instructional practices and strategies How to prevent bullying and classroom management Technology integration, strategies and instructional practices Next Generation Science Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Data Management
Eaton RESA 2013–2014 OUR MISSIO N
It is the responsibility of ERESA to help our school districts and community agencies achieve their educational goals.
Monthly Meetings
Meetings were held by Eaton RESA for a multitude of programs. There were 53 participants in the New Teacher Academy Series. Other monthly meetings held at Eaton RESA included those of curriculum leaders, principals, technology leaders, and MiBLSi coaches, as well as Explicit Instruction with Dr. Anita Archer, which had 480 participants. Regional, State, and National Training Sites
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As a regional training site for the Technology Readiness Infrastructure Grant (TRIG), a state training site for both Michigan’s School Data portal (MiSchoolData.org) and Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators (FAME project), and a national training site for McRel’s Classroom Instruction That Works, Eaton RESA helped other school districts and community agencies to achieve their educational goals.
Data Management & Analysis
Data Management offered by Eaton RESA includes data warehousing as well as training and support services. During the 2013-2014 school year, Eaton RESA held user group meetings, trained local district staff on Data Director, and supported 335 authorized users accounts Great Start
Great Start provided services such as developmental screening and assessment and early intervention with child development generalists and specialists. Additional services are parent education, referrals, and playgroups. The Great Start early childhood program is offered to families with children from birth to age 3. During the 2013-2014 school year, 89 playgroups were hosted, 240 families received monthly home visits, and 298 at-risk families received two or more home visits per month.
These numbers do not include children from birth to age 3 who are involved in Early On or the Family, Infant, Toddler (FIT) special education program. Those figures are included in the special education section of this annual report. Eaton Great Start is supported by grants totaling $1,591,105.21. Thirty-five staff are supported through the Great Start funding. Including 11 GSRP teachers, 16 teaching assistants, 4 parents educators, one parent advocate, early childhood specialist, secretary, and administrator servicing 291 student slots during 2013-14 school year.
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PPS Achievements 34 families served through the partnership between Eaton Behavioral Health and PPS
74% of the 23 schools serviced
by Eaton Regional Education Service Agency were involved in Multi-Tiered System of Supports
83 teachers attended trainings
on the Michigan Model of Health program
82 participants in the Staying Connected with your Teen program
5 participants in the Love and Logic program
13 middle and 15 high schools
participate in the PALs program
139 high school and 184 middle school new PALs trained
Prevention Program Services Through coordinated services, school and community collaboration, and innovation, PPS takes a leadership role in linking resources that promote safe and healthy schools and communities. Bullying and Violence Prevention
Bullying and Violence Prevention is taught in the Michigan Model for Health lessons in kindergarten through grade 12. PPS Prevention Specialists are also trained in the Olweus Bullying Prevention, BullyFree Schools, and Positive Behavior Intervention Supports models for evidence based systemic approaches to bullying prevention in schools and are available for consultation with schools in bullying prevention planning efforts.
3 benefits to becoming a PALs
leader: more knowledge regarding peers, a better attitude toward peers, and increased leadership skills
166 members of school and
agency staff participated in Verbal and Physical De-escalation Skills workshops
129 teachers at 22 schools participated in SPLASH
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Choices Program
The Choices Program is an early intervention program for 13 to 17-yearold youth who have experimented with alcohol, marijuana or other illicit drugs. Eaton County youth who are referred to the program receive an intake session with Eaton Behavioral Health (EBH). If accepted to Choices, the young person participates in a Youth Education Series and his or
her parent participates in the Staying Connected with Your Teen parent education series. This partnership between EBH and PPS served 34 families in 2013-2014. Michigan Model of Health
The Michigan Model of Health is an exemplary, evidence-based, health education program for students in kindergarten through grade 12. In 2013-2014 there were 83 teachers who attended trainings on the revised kindergarten though 6th teacher participants. Trainers are adequately prepared, and Eaton RESA consultants are working with each district to promote implementation with fidelity.
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Multi-tiered System of Supports
Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and Eaton RESA helps districts in the developing a sustainable MTSS that addresses behavior, literacy, and drop-out prevention. In 2013-2014 74% (17/23) of school buildings in the Eaton RESA service area were involved in MTSS infrastructure development and implementation. Parenting Education
In 2013-2014 PPS offered two research-based parenting programs. Staying Connected with Your Teen had 82 participants while Love and Logic had 5 participants. PPS coordinates the development of a yearly Parent Education Directory for Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties that offers an extensive list of opportunities for parent education throughout the tri-county area. This directory is distributed widely to schools, churches, and human service agencies.
PAL
Peer Assistance and Leadership (PAL) is a middle and high school prevention research-based program that trains students to provide direct service to their peers in their school buildings. The program is currently implemented in 13 middle and 15 high schools throughout the tri-county area. There were 139 new high school PALs and 184 new middle school PALs who were trained in 2013-2014. All newly trained PALs reported significant increases in their knowledge, attitudes, and skills used as peer leaders. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Verbal and Physical De-escalation Skills workshops were conducted for 166 school and agency staff in Eaton County to build skills for resolving conflict. Facilitators are certified, trainings area are conducted with fidelity, and pre- and post-test evaluations indicated a positive
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grade of the Michigan Model for Health in Eaton County schools. Process evaluations indicate positive responses from attitudes and knowledge gains. Schools are invited to participate in annual team trainings and re-certification trainings, or they may schedule their own district training onsite. SPLASH Shaping Positive Lifestyles and Attitudes through School Health (SPLASH) provides resources for teaching nutrition education for schools with 50% or greater free and reduced lunch counts. Twenty-two schools participated during 20132014. SPLASH provided Michigan Model and Exemplary Physical Education Curriculum training and materials for 129 teachers. The program offered reimbursement for sub costs, and continued to offer classroom fruit and vegetable sampling events.
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PPS Achievements 3 coalitions received staff
support from Prevention Program Services, including CSAPC, ECSAAG, and ISAP
975 Eaton County middle school youth participants in the Suicide Prevention program
8 high school teams attended
training on the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program
3,000 Eaton County Mental
Health Directories printed and distributed in Eaton County schools and offices
9 funding sources sought to
ensure prevention does not fluctuate, including Eaton County Juvenile Justice Millage and Eaton County United Way
194 students and their families referred to the Truancy Intervention program
Eaton county truancy team was recognized at the School Justice Partnership Regional Training as delivering a model plan for addressing truancy
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Prevention Program Services Substance Abuse Prevention
Substance abuse and suicide prevention in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties require ever-present consideration and take a toll on the success of our communities. Prevention is assisted by coalition building. In 20132014, funded though Clinton, Eaton, Ingham Community Mental Health Authority Coordinating Agency (CEI-CMHA-CA), PPS provided staff support to the Clinton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (CSAPC), Eaton County Substance Abuse Advisory Group (ECSAAG) and the Ingham Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition (ISAP) to coordinate the implementation of the strategic substance abuse prevention plans the three county coalitions created in 2010.
Suicide Prevention
The Signs of Suicide (SOS) Program in Eaton County middle and high schools address teen depression and suicidal thoughts. In 2013-2014, 975 Eaton County Middle School youth participated in the program in their schools. Eight high school teams consisting of a High School Health Teacher, Administrator, School Social Worker or Counselor attended training on the SOS High School Curriculum and made plans for implementation in 20142015. In addition, over 3,000 Eaton County Mental Health Directories were printed and distributed to schools, physician practices, businesses, and human service agencies to assist in referrals for mental health services.
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Sustainability Efforts
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It is the responsibility of ERESA to help our school districts and community agencies achieve their educational goals.
Prevention efforts are maintained in spite of fluctuations in funding sources, legislative priorities, and grant requirements through sustainability efforts. This is done through grant seeking and writing, renewal of current grant funding sources, and advocacy efforts. Funding sources include: Eaton County Juvenile Justice Millage, Eaton County United Way, Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan Department of Education, Michigan Primary Care Association, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham Community Mental Health AuthorityCoordinating Agency and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Department of U.S. Health and Services-Drug Free Communities Support Program.
Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Pregnancy Prevention Partnership (P3) assures that students have access to comprehensive sex education in their high school health courses while also engaging youth, parents and the community in education and dialogue around the issues related to teen pregnancy. MI-APPP is designed to engage expectant and parenting teen mothers, teen fathers, and their families in a system of care that includes linkages to area support services and programs. Through close collaborations with Lansing School District via the Pregnancy Prevention Partnership (P3) initiative and the Michigan Adolescent Pregnant and Parenting Program (MI-APPP) teen pregnancy prevention is made possible in the Lansing Area.
TIP
The Truancy Intervention Program (TIP) offers support to parents and students in Eaton County while enforcing Michigan’s mandatory school attendance law. TIP succeeds by addressing the causes of truancy and follows up with both the student and parent to develop skills that promote regular attendance. There were 194 students and their families referred in 2013-2014. In addition, Eaton RESA convened a multi-disciplinary team to create a county plan for addressing truancy as part of the Michigan School Justice Partnership. The Eaton County team was recognized at the School-Justice Partnership Regional Training as delivering a model plan for addressing truancy.
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