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Collaboration is Key: Transforming Truancy through TIPP Initiatives

Explore the transformative power of collaboration in tackling truancy and absenteeism issues through the innovative TIPP program. Learn about its history, partnerships, communication strategies, and support mechanisms. Discover how TIPP leverages resources, engages with local communities, and influences policy development to address truancy effectively. Join us at the upcoming event in Madera, CA, to explore new strategies and programs in student support and mental health awareness. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and drive positive change in education and community welfare!

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Collaboration is Key: Transforming Truancy through TIPP Initiatives

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  1. Collaboration=Success (by the way collaboration is not a bad word)

  2. T.I.P.P. • Brief Overview: • History- (early 2012). • Partnership & Development- Office of Ed, DA, BH all involved. • Communication • Support from DA (critical) • Maintenance & Improvement. • Growing Partnerships.

  3. What causes truancy & chronic absenteeism? • 1st off, Collaboration is not a bad word! • Hardest part of collaborating is asking or just having a conversation! • TIPP started with a simple conversation! • Willing participants in the process (it is a process). • Collaborate across your agencies and existing services.

  4. TIPP The Basics: TIPP uses Prevention & Early Intervention (PEI) funds from the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA or Prop 63). • Students at risk of school failure and/or Students at risk of criminal justice involvement are populations to be served by PEI under MHSA. • Participating in SARB part of our PEI Plan.

  5. TIPP • Assist local SARBs with identifying causes of truancy and providing linkages and referrals to services (including therapy). • Provide additional services such as Life (Strategic Training & Education Program) S.T.E.P.S* • Leverage all resources available and think outside the box (it gives you more opportunities to find something you can do). Don’t just focus on the kids, but the parents. *

  6. Growth of Truancy Prevention • Communication is necessary for Collaboration. • To increase collaboration local summit organized 2012 (and has grown each year). • Partner with Tulare County Office of Education and Region VII. • Collaborate to leverage local resources. • Development of Central Valley Truancy Taskforce.

  7. Truancy Publication • Pool funding to develop a professional publication to inform and educate public, parents and community! • SN&R has been used on several MHSA campaigns by different counties. • Invite all partners to assist in developing an effective informational tool for local communities. All involved in setting agenda. • Influenced the California Endowment’s Do The Math Campaign

  8. Conversation Communicationcollaboration Simple Suggestions

  9. JOIN US May 7-9th, 2015 in Madera, CA Great new/innovative programs & approaches to working with students SARB Training Mental Health First Aide For Youth Panels/Keynotes Policy Focus Student Substance Use Disorders

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