On November 7, 2014, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) hosted a series of institutes geared towards connecting the District's Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to critical resources to support student achievement. Select a strand below in order to view the presentations:

Strand One: Information Sharing/Awareness Sessions

Purpose: These sessions are designed to give participants the opportunity to meet with agency representatives to learn about key resources and identify points of contact for schools. 

Presentations Included:

• Session 1: Department of Health (DOH), Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), and Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF)
• Session 2: Rehabilitation Services Agency (RSA), Department of Human Services (DHS), and the Department of Employment Services (DOES)
• Session 3: Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA), Youth Re-Engagement Center (REC), and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)
• Session 4: Court Social Services (CSS), Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS)

Strand Two: "Deep Dive" Facilitated Problem Solving Sessions

Purpose: These sessions are facilitated working groups that bring key city agencies and schools together to address complex challenges.

Presentations Included:

• Session 1: Truancy and Absenteeism: Creating a Plan for School/Agency Collaboration
• Session 2: Student Information Sharing: Addressing Interagency Coordination Challenges
• Session 3: Behavioral Crises in Schools: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Needs