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Communities In Schools describes expanded middle- and high-school supports, early outcomes
Summary
Communities and Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania (CIS) described a transition of services into Octorara Area School District middle and high schools, outlined caseloads, tiered supports and early student-reported outcomes; staff said an end-of-year report and summer needs assessment will clarify impacts.
Communities and Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania (CIS) representatives presented to the Octorara Area School District Board on programs the nonprofit provided this school year and plans for expanded services next year.
At the meeting CIS staff described a tiered service model: tier 1 whole-school supports, tier 2 small-group interventions, and tier 3 one-on-one case-managed supports that CIS staff said are non‑therapeutic and focus on practical, school-based help. CIS said each school-based coordinator can manage a caseload of up to about 60 students; middle- and high-school coordinators will have separate caseloads. Staff said caseloads are fluid and students may be on a…
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