One of the most critical times for a youth involved in the juvenile justice system is when they transition to/from a correctional facility out of/into the public school environment. As educators we can support this vulnerable, and often overlooked, group of youth through the use of our Title I, Part D programming and funding. This presentation will discuss the barriers of a successful transition for youth entering and leaving detention facilities. We will highlight some of the most common pitfalls these youth encounter as they move between the different educational systems. We will provide strategies on navigating these pitfalls and improving successful transitions for youth entering and leaving detention facilities. We will share how TIPD funding can be used to support the youth in the transition process and share promising practices from the field. Additionally, we will provide a brief overview of the TIPD program.
Dr. Daniel Froemel is the Senior Technical Assistance Advisor for Longevity on the NDTAC program. He has spent the majority of his career serving and leading in the N&D community. Prior to joining the NDTAC team, Daniel served as the Senior Director of Non-Traditional and NonPublic Programs in the office of Federal Programs and Oversight with the Tennessee Department of Education. He has also worked at the local level, spending almost a decade as a principal and then executive director of a psychiatric residential treatment facility for children and adolescents. Additionally, he has served in various administrative levels at the building and district level for special education in public school district in TN and SC.
Heather Denny is currently a program officer with the Title I, Part D team at the U.S. Department of Education. Prior to that she served in the Montana Office of Public Instruction with the EHCY, Title I, Part D, and Title I, Part A programs for ten years, as a school district homeless liaison, and as a classroom teacher for students in grades 6-12. Heather has a BA in History and Certification in Secondary Education from the University of Texas at El Paso, and a MEd in School Counseling and a MEd in Educational Leadership from Montana State University. She is currently pursuing an EdD in Educational Leadership at MSU. Heather has focused her career on serving students experiencing homelessness and impacted by juvenile justice with an emphasis on rural and American Indian students.