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Collaboration=Success (by the way collaboration is not a bad word). T.I.P.P. Brief Overview: History- (early 2012). Partnership & Development- Office of Ed, DA, BH all involved. Communication Support from DA (critical) Maintenance & Improvement. Growing Partnerships.
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Collaboration=Success (by the way collaboration is not a bad word)
T.I.P.P. • Brief Overview: • History- (early 2012). • Partnership & Development- Office of Ed, DA, BH all involved. • Communication • Support from DA (critical) • Maintenance & Improvement. • Growing Partnerships.
What causes truancy & chronic absenteeism? • 1st off, Collaboration is not a bad word! • Hardest part of collaborating is asking or just having a conversation! • TIPP started with a simple conversation! • Willing participants in the process (it is a process). • Collaborate across your agencies and existing services.
TIPP The Basics: TIPP uses Prevention & Early Intervention (PEI) funds from the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA or Prop 63). • Students at risk of school failure and/or Students at risk of criminal justice involvement are populations to be served by PEI under MHSA. • Participating in SARB part of our PEI Plan.
TIPP • Assist local SARBs with identifying causes of truancy and providing linkages and referrals to services (including therapy). • Provide additional services such as Life (Strategic Training & Education Program) S.T.E.P.S* • Leverage all resources available and think outside the box (it gives you more opportunities to find something you can do). Don’t just focus on the kids, but the parents. *
Growth of Truancy Prevention • Communication is necessary for Collaboration. • To increase collaboration local summit organized 2012 (and has grown each year). • Partner with Tulare County Office of Education and Region VII. • Collaborate to leverage local resources. • Development of Central Valley Truancy Taskforce.
Truancy Publication • Pool funding to develop a professional publication to inform and educate public, parents and community! • SN&R has been used on several MHSA campaigns by different counties. • Invite all partners to assist in developing an effective informational tool for local communities. All involved in setting agenda. • Influenced the California Endowment’s Do The Math Campaign
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