Essay On Integrated Case Management

1. In my elementary school, I would include nutrition and health services, integrated case management, and programs to help link the parents and community to the students. We all want students to learn and progress in every area possible; many times, student achievement and growth is hindered by factors before occurring before the students even get to school. When students go to school hungry or not feeling well, learning is most likely not the first thing on their minds. Also, I believe integrated case management is needed because often times, students and families who qualify for and need one service qualify for and need other services as well. These services are often offered by separate agencies, and case management would help to bring some congruence to the students and families and human services delivery. (Smith, Jr., 1995) Teachers often remark that parent involvement is lacking in schools. One reason found is that schools operate during work hours, and many parents are unable to leave work for appointments, especially those for whom every penny counts. Implementing programs to help link parents, and even the community, to the children’s education and overall well-being could really help the students improve
I would base the services out of the school, as the school is the centerpiece for linking parents, students, and services. The school would not be the sole facility though, as part of integrated case management is helping to link families in need of services to the proper agencies in the community. (Smith, Jr., 1995) To determine who would be eligible for these services, I would use the information the school has already been provided by parents and government agencies. Students receiving free or reduced lunch would definitely be eligible, as would students who are receiving counseling services. These students and families would be first in line for other services because people in need of one service are often in need of others. (Walters,