Community Schools

The Family Resource Center will provide coordination of information and referral services and programs to promote optimal growth and development of all students while strengthening family-school partnerships. Family Resource Centers connect students and families to the services they need. Rockland 21C will provide oversight of and coordinate services for the Family Resource centers.

The services will provide high-quality and comprehensive early learning opportunities for children between the ages of two and nine and their parents that nurture development and learning so children are prepared to enter school. Specifically, staff will provide early literacy supports and services to at-risk families in their homes and/or in schools to better prepare parents and their children for school. These services offer a successful school readiness platform for students.

The medical director will oversee, consult in and support the implementation of all aspects of school health services as required by New York State Education Law, Article 19. n Mental and Behavioral Health Services: These services will provide for the social and emotional needs of students through comprehensive intervention and prevention services.

Dental services will provide primary care such as plaque index score, oral health instructions, examinations, x-rays, restorative care (i.e. dental fillings), prophylaxis (dental cleaning), fluoride treatment, sealants and referrals, thus removing some of the physical obstacles to learning.