Wraparound supports refers to those services that help youth facing challenges become self-sufficient and thrive. These might include: education and workforce training, vocational rehabilitation, health and mental health services, food, housing, transportation, childcare, mentoring, and counseling. It is critical to coordinate these services and supports across systems, customizing them for each youth. Young people also need to be consistently supported by a caring, competent adult to help them navigate programs and services.
Resources
The AVID College Readiness System (ACRS): A Discussion of Comprehensive Strategies for Student Success and School Transformation
This forum provided a close look at the AVID College Readiness System and its implication across K-12 and higher education institutions.
College Match Matters
This forum provided an overview of the research conducted by MDRC on the promising College Match Program in Chicago Public Schools.
The Use of Research within State Education Agencies
This forum highlighted work supported by the W.T. Grant Foundation that examines how state and local education agencies are using research to develop Common Co…
Districts’ Use of Research to Support Struggling Schools
This forum focused on how research has been used by school districts to help support struggling schools.