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The Point places staff in Octorara schools, expands student supports
Summary
The Octorara Area School District heard updates from Dwayne Walton of The Point about youth programming placed in district schools, mental health partnerships, food-bank lease stability and hiring of a Point employee into an instructional role.
Dwayne Walton, executive director of The Point, told the Octorara Area School District Board of School Directors on Feb. 17 that his organization has placed staff inside district schools and is supporting students with wraparound services.
The Point, Walton said, has 870 registered students in its programs and maintains relationships that extend “from second grade all the way to after college.” He said the organization helps students with practical needs — including heating oil — and supports six students currently at Thaddeus Stevens. “Every child deserves hope,” Walton said, adding that the Point seeks to provide that hope through close staff relationships and by being a consistent presence in school halls and at events.
Board members and administrators said the partnership is already…
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