ERIC Number: ED609219
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Publication Date: 2014
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Mapping for Alignment: Inventorying School-Based Services in WCCUSD. PLUS Fellows Policy Brief 2014
Baldiga, Maura; Maier, Anna
Center for Cities & Schools
Aiming to support the "whole child," many public schools are complementing their academic focus with physical and mental health services, as well as family support programs. These efforts are particularly important in low-income neighborhoods where children may experience social and physical challenges to their wellbeing. West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD) has committed to this important cause in their 2014-2019 Strategic Plan, which details a district-wide vision for Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS). However, WCCUSD does not have a complete inventory of all programs at each school. To strategically plan for FSCS implementation, this project sought to identify existing programs at school sites in WCCUSD and analyze how the distribution of services aligns with local needs. This brief summarizes the methodology, findings, and recommendations of the project.
Descriptors: School Districts, Educational Planning, Strategic Planning, Well Being, Public Schools, Low Income Students, Community Schools, Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Needs Assessment
Center for Cities & Schools. 316 Wurster Hall #1870, Berkeley, CA, 94720-1870. Tel: 510-643-7155; Fax: 510-643-9576; Web site: http://citiesandschools.berkeley.edu/
Publication Type: Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Walter & Elise Haas Fund; California Endowment; University of California, Berkeley. Institute of Urban and Regional Development (IURD)
Authoring Institution: University of California, Berkeley. Center for Cities and Schools; West Contra Costa Unified School District (WCCUSD)
Identifiers - Location: California
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