Wellness Center and Coordination of Services Team coordinating partnerships and supports¶
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Description¶
The Wellness Center, funded by the district and the Oakland Fund for Children and Youth, provides "a centralized infrastructure, dedicated staff, and a structured process for services and referrals." It houses two case managers, a dean of culture and community, an academic counselor who is also a clinical therapist, and college and career resources. Its staff meet weekly as the Coordination of Services Team (COST) to identify students newly in need of support and update on previously identified students; since spring 2021 students can refer themselves via QR code, and the community school manager reports that "direct services are getting to students quicker."
Design Implications¶
Context¶
Requirements¶
- A community school manager to coordinate partnerships, funding, and resources
- District and philanthropic funding for the center and its staff
Constraints¶
Target Learners¶
- Newcomer high school students and their families
Learning Goals¶
- Removing out-of-school barriers to attendance and academic success
- Mental health and well-being support
Claims¶
Related Designs¶
- District homeless programs provide a coordinated web of six support categories: essential items, transportation, academic services, health supports, specialized unaccompanied-youth support, and family supports
- Grant-funded school-based Wellness Centers as accessible hubs for services
Examples¶
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Key Sources¶
- Charlie Thompson. (2023). Oakland International High School: A Thriving Community School for Oakland's Newcomer Students. Learning Policy Institute. https://learningpolicyinstitute.org
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Wellness Center and Coordination of Services Team coordinating partnerships and supports |
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The Wellness Center, funded by the district and the Oakland Fund for Children and Youth, provides "a centralized infrastructure, dedicated staff, and a structured process for services and referrals." It houses two cas... |
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