Page 127 - OUSD LCAP 2015-2016

Expected Students will have access to an increased number of Actual Annual Page 127 of 134
Annual counselors and mental health services
Orange Unified School District, Department of Special
Education dedicated 8 mental health counselors who
Measurable provided and helped students increase and/or develop social
Measurable Students will be supported by staff who have increased Outcomes: skills, coping strategies, playground/classroom etiquette,
Outcomes: appropriate supports for foster youth building routines, Eliminating Barriers to Learning, and school
safety and connectedness. In addition, professional
development for staff and parents included: school safety
and connectedness, importance of structure in the home,
setting appropriate boundaries, warning signs of self harm,
effective communication, positive motivation and discipline,
as well as developing co‐parenting teams.

Data indicated school sites decreased referrals to
Psychological Services/Mental Health due to increased days
of support by psychologists, as well as, addition of 7 mental
health counselors who gave direct site support. From January
2013‐December 2013, 49 students were referred for
behavioral needs, and from January 2014‐December 2014,
only 26 students were referred for behavioral needs.

The Foster Youth, Homeless Coordinator provided
professional development to staff who served Foster Youth
and homeless students. Professional Development was
provided both at school sites as well as at the district office.
The Coordinator performed community outreach, attended
monthly staff meetings with organizations such as the
Friendly Center to identify students who are homeless within
OUSD as well as attended monthly meetings with Social
Services regarding Foster Youth to represent the educational
component needed when placement decisions are made.

The Student & Community Service staff and the OUSD
Mental Health Staff met weekly to discuss and design
assistance/interventions for Foster Youth, McKinney‐Vento
and At‐Risk Youth.