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Grants and Other Financial Assistance Programs: FY2009
Fund Code: 250-B
School Partnerships with the Central Massachusetts Communities of Care Project
| FUNDS ALLOCATED: | $30,000 (Federal) |
| FUNDS REQUESTED: | $55,000 |
| PURPOSE: The purpose of this federal grant program is to support the partnership of school districts in Worcester County with the Central Massachusetts Communities of Care Project (CMCC) for the purpose of developing and implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Schools participating in this grant program will receive PBIS training and associated technical assistance and other resources from the Central Massachusetts Communities of Care Project. CMCC is a provider of care management services for youth with serious emotional disturbance and has two community-based family centers in Worcester County. The school district-CMCC partnership is designed to identify at-risk students who are in need of mental health services and to reduce and/or prevent court involvement among students with emotional impairment. |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED: | 7 |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS RECOMMENDED: | 4 |
| NUMBER OF PROPOSALS NOT RECOMMENDED: | 3 |
| RESULT OF FUNDING: The funds awarded under this grant will support district administrative costs and are designed to ensure sustainable implementation and long-term success of this initiative in participating schools. This grant will provide PBIS training and technical assistance to eight (8) schools within four (4) districts. Approximately 50 teachers, counselors, and administrators will participate in the training activities in FY2009. Grant awards range from $3,750 to $11,250. |
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| Auburn Public Schools | $7,500 |
| Dudley-Charlton Regional School District | 11,250 |
| Milford Public Schools | 3,750 |
| Millbury Public Schools | 7,500 |
| TOTAL FEDERAL FUNDS | $30,000 |
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