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
Study Tour (Oakland, CA) Engaging School and Community in Meeting the Needs of the Common Core State Standards
This study tour highlighted Oakland’s approach to coordinating various student and family supports through the creation of a district-wide community schools in…
Study Tour (Boston, MA/Providence, RI) Deeper Learning: Implications for Practice and Policy
This study tour highlighted schools that are promoting a focus on deeper learning through personalized learning experiences that prepare students for college a…
Study Tour (New Hampshire) Transition to a Competency-Based District
This study tour highlighted some of the key factors that states must consider in order to transition to a competency-based school district.
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Exploring Innovative Schools and Policy Supports that Prepare College and Career Ready Students – San Francisco, CA
This study tour highlighted schools that incorporate rigorous academics, deeper learning experiences, higher order skills, and innovative and effective practic…