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Communities In Schools Level 2 Case Management

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6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

About the Intervention

Communities In Schools Level 2 case management is a targeted intervention for at-risk secondary school students (middle and high school) who display significant risk factors such as poor academic performance, high absentee rates, or behavioral problems. School-based site coordinators identify eligible students through data review and referrals from school staff, then work individually with each case-managed student to assess their needs, develop individualized case plans with goals, and connect them to appropriate services within the school and community. Services focus primarily on academic assistance, behavior support, and social/life skills development. Throughout the school year, site coordinators monitor student progress through regular check-ins and review of school records, adjusting services as needed. Students receive an average of 19 service contacts totaling 16 hours over approximately 30 weeks. Site coordinators have an average caseload of 84 students and spend about 44% of their time on Level 2 services. The intervention requires parental consent and aims to provide sustained, personalized support to help at-risk students stay on track toward graduation.

Statistical Findings

No effect on core course failure

Positive effect on chronic absenteeism

No effect on average attendance rate

No effect on core credit accumulation

No effect on number of suspensions

No effect on average core course marks

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Focus Areas

Social-Emotional Learning, Drop-Outs, Attendance, Economically Disadvantaged, Disciplinary Infractions

Programs & Services

General Education, Student retention / Dropout Prevention

Delivery Methods

Face-to-Face

Disability Support

N/A

Target Groups

Student(s)

Source

Leigh M., P., Marie-Andrée, S., Oscar, C., William, C. & Zeest, H. (2015). Case Management for Students at Risk of Dropping Out: Implementation and Interim Impact Findings from the Communities in Schools Evaluation (ED558497). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED558497.pdf.

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