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Presented by Christin, Willow, Lily, Weldon & Madeline

Full-Service School. Presented by Christin, Willow, Lily, Weldon & Madeline. Full-Service School. Definition. Approach. Application. Conclusion. Definition.

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Presented by Christin, Willow, Lily, Weldon & Madeline

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  1. Full-Service School Presented by Christin, Willow, Lily, Weldon & Madeline

  2. Full-Service School • Definition • Approach • Application • Conclusion

  3. Definition • A full-service school (FSS) integrates education, medical, social and/or human services that are beneficial to meeting the needs of children and youth and their families on school grounds or in locations that are easily accessible. • A full-service school provides the types of prevention, treatment, and support services children and families need to succeed.. .

  4. Services are built on interagency partnerships that have evolved from cooperative ventures to intensive collaborative arrangements among state and local and public and private entities. (Quoted in Dryfoos 1994:142) BACK

  5. Development • 1991 Florida • 1997 the American Association of School Administrators • In 1992 the B.C. School Trustees Association (BCSTA) • In 1994 ,Saskatchewan • In 1997, Manitoba • In 1996,the Ministers of Education (CMEC) • Ontario’s 2000-01  

  6. Program (1) Stay in School Initiatives • School Meals • Parenting Classes • Adult Education • English as Second Language Classes • Citizenship and Conflict Resolution • Training for Parent Volunteers • Pre-school and Child Care services • Extended School Day • Drop-in Homework Centre • Open Computer labs, Libraries and Gyms • Summer School

  7. Program (2) Reading and Literacy Programs • Cultural Pride Programs • Counseling Services for Families/Students • Tutoring Services • Links to Post Secondary • Youth Apprenticeship Programs

  8. Program (3) Employment Centers for Parents and Youth • Arts Enrichment • Health Services for Students and Families • Thrift Shops • Youth Community Volunteer Programs • Home Visits • Parent Support Coordinator • Anti-Drug and Anti-Gang Programs • Storefront Schools for Street Youth

  9. Victoria’s FSS Program Bring together schools and other key players in their area to share resources, expertise and good will in supporting students at risk, generally those aged 16 and 17.

  10. The Seven Work Approaches • Development or Further Maintenance of Links with Support Services and Government Agencies • Identification and Development of Innovative Programs and Assessment • Availability of Appropriate Materials • Integration with Other Programs • Development of Appropriate Strategies • Professional Development • Close Links With The State Government's Budget Funding

  11. Summary Dryfoos’ Approaches to Full-service Schooling Fell into Three Categories: • School-based Health Clinics and Health Education • School-based Youth Service or Family Service Centers • Youth or Family Service Centers

  12. Making it work • Strong Leadership • Appropriate Governance Structures • An Emphasis on Community Involvement BACK

  13. Research on FSS with Disabilities How Do Full-Service Schools Benefit Students with Disabilities? • Prevention. Because of their emphasis on prevention, full-service schools hold promise for providing services to children early, when health or behavior problems are first detected. Early intervention has often been shown to reduce the risk of more severe problems.

  14. Support. Students with disabilities come disproportionally from families who are living in poverty and/or living with physical or mental health needs or educational needs (e.g., literacy). Integrating services at the school holds particular promise for improving outcomes for these children. Full-service schools can provide noncurricular services to students that support their total well-being, enabling them to learn.

  15. Integrated Services Related to Special Education. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the 1997 Amendments underscored the importance of viewing special education as a service and not as a place. The full-service school program benefits students with disabilities because it provides easy access to services. Further, providing school-based services may reduce concerns of general education personnel regarding complex medical or behavioral problems, by providing access to specialists. BACK

  16. Advantage • School Performance Improved • Measures of Student Learning Improved • After-School Resources Increased • Resources for Student Learning Increased • Teacher Involvement Increased • Student Participation in After-School Programs Increased • Availability of Supportive Adult Relationships Increased

  17. Barriers • Governance • Turf • Lack of Continuity • Controversy • Funding

  18. Recommendations • The Role of School Principals • Authority and Structure of the Oversight Committee • Student Participation • Parent Involvement • The Lead Partner Agency • The Resource Coordinator • Linkages Between the School Day and the After-school Agenda • School Support Personnel and FSSI planning processes

  19. The End

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