The guide combines the best-practices recommendations from national research with direct service tactics employed successfully in multiple counties.  Included are the necessary components to implement a collaborative, community-centered intervention system that effectively meets the needs of county, family, and individual alike. With the understanding that each County carries its own strengths, barriers, and resources, the tools serve as a framework for assessing and adapting the system catering to the unique needs of each community in which it is implemented. The contents of the Guide help facilitate the coordination and collaboration necessary to foster comprehensive systems and individualized educational planning for youth in the community. 

Three Tier Intervention Framework

PHASE 1: COUNTY/STATE

The framework effectively guides county teams in establishing an Education Committee, underlining the importance of collaboration among various agencies. It involves defining the roles within agencies and teams, identifying crucial focus areas, and obtaining agreements to facilitate essential changes within the organizations. At the county level, its main objective is to identify and tackle systemic inadequacies that impact educational continuity and address specific barriers present in the larger systems. The framework places a significant emphasis on improving educational outcomes for young individuals engaged with the court system.

PHASE 2: SYSTEMS

The framework is primarily designed to enhance cross-agency training and foster collaboration among various agencies, aiming to strengthen the delivery of direct services while promoting seamless coordination and information sharing.

PHASE 3: INDIVIDUAL

This framework is designed for all direct service procedures and protocols for a liaison, advocate, navigator and/or other service provider involved in educational intake, planning, and record keeping.