Short Term Independent Study (ST-ISA)
and Long Term Independent Study (LT-ISA)
| PEOPLE INVOLVED IN SHORT TERM ISA PROCESS: Site ISA Coordinator, Attendance Clerk, Parent and Student, and Classroom Teachers.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: - ISA (Independent Study ) is available for any student who will be out 3 or more consecutive days.
- If a student goes out of the country, the Canvas platform does not work outside of the country, so hardcopy resources will be provided.
- It is highly recommended that the parent request an ISA 2 weeks in advance, so teachers can plan lessons and communicate with the Independent Study Coordinator.
- If a student is on a 504 or IEP plan, there will need to be an IEP/504 amendment done before the ISA contract can begin. The parent will need to reach out to Marisa Bowers at marisa.bowers@leusd.k12.ca.us
- The Attendance Clerk will then collect and organize any of the work that is to be given to the student.
- If a student stays in the U.S., they can complete their work on Canvas, unless instructed otherwise by their teacher(s).
STEP BY STEP: - Parent notify Attendance Clerk, Mrs. Debbie Briggs, to request Independent Study for students. Debbie.briggs@leusd.k12.ca.us or 951-951-253-7350.
- The Attendance Clerk will contact the parent when it is ready to be signed.
- The parent will sign the contract before the student leaves on ISA.
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Social Media 
| PEOPLE INVOLVED: Counselors, AES, Teachers, Administrators
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: - How students interact with social media plays a role in how they feel at school. Sometimes students do not want to come to school because of something that happened online. Use the resources and contact the staff at EMS listed below to help your child practice healthy habits and boundaries for online and at school interactions.
RESOURCES:
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Internet Connectivity 
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Academic Concerns
| PEOPLE INVOLVED: Teachers, Coordinators, AES, Counselors
STEP BY STEP:
- If SpEd, include Case Manager
- If 504, contact BOTH 504 Coordinators, cc admin that supports 504
AND
- If EL, contact EL Coordinator, cc admin that supports EL
- If your student is on an SST plan, contact BOTH the SST coordinators.
AND - Consider contacting the Academic and Engagement Specialist if you are interested in starting interventions and the MTSS process
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Before/After School Child Care
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Social-Emotional, Behavioral Concerns/Mental Health Concerns
| PEOPLE INVOLVED: Counselors, AES
COMMON CONCERNS: - Unmotivated/refusal to come to school
- Anxiety, depression, fear
- Outbursts, impulsivity, defiant behavior
STEP BY STEP: - If a student is on a behavior contract or academic plan with the AES, contact the AES.
- The Administrator(s) may be called for additional support as well.
- Counselors may refer student to outside services such as Caresolace, Victor Community Services, etc.
RESOURCES: (many require referral from site counselor; contact counselor to learn more) - Being a parent is hard work. You have to be an empowered parent in order to always be advocating, supporting, nurturing, and to understand your child’s needs. The Parent Power Network helps parents stay strong. Please scan the QR Code to register!
- Drug and Mental Health Counseling
- Grief Counseling
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7) Call: 800-273-TALK (8225)
- NAMI Crisis Text Line (24/7) Text NAMI to 714-741
- Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-843-5200
- National Parent Helpline: (M-F 10am-7pm) call 1-855-2736 for emotional support and advocacy for parents
- Teen Line
- Helps adolescents address their problems through a confidential peer hotline and community outreach program. Toll-free in California, it’s a place to talk things out with another teen in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
- The California Youth Crisis Line (CYCL) operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week as the statewide emergency response system for youth (ages 12-24) and families in crisis. 1-800-843-5200
- is a national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth and young adults, ages 13–24, over the phone, online and via text.
- Trevor Lifeline (24/7): (866) 488-7386
- Trevor Text: Text the word “Trevor” to (202) 304-1200 to text with a trained counselor on Fridays from 1–5 p.m.
- Trevor Chat: Confidential chat service with a trained volunteer counselor available 7 days a week, from 12 noon –6 p.m.
- According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is the third leading cause of death among persons aged 10-14 and the second leading cause of death among persons 15-34. If you are concerned about yourself or someone else, tell a school administrator, counselor or trusted adult. DON'T keep this a secret! GET HELP!
- ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IN CRISIS? You are not alone, and help is available. If you are located within the U.S. visit The Lifeline
- What You Need to Know
- Suicide is a complicated behavior. It is not caused by a single event such as a bad grade, an argument, or the breakup of a relationship
- In 90% of suicides there is an underlying, treatable mental disorder like depression or substance abuse.
- Mental disorders affect the way people feel and prevent them from thinking clearly and rationally. Having a mental disorder is nothing to be ashamed of, and help is available.
- The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention lists the risk factors for suicide and frequently asked questions
- Tips for PARENTS
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Illness/Physical Health
| PEOPLE INVOLVED: Attendance Clerk, Health Clerk, Nurse, Teachers
STEP BY STEP: - Notify attendance clerk, Debbie Briggs at debbie.briggs@leusd.k12.ca.us or at 951-253-7350 to clear absence or clear absence on Parent Square App.
- Notify teachers for make-up work options.
- You can notify the teacher via Parent Square, Canvas Inbox, or clicking on the word- teacher for staff page on EMS website.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: - Head lice-Students can come back after they get treated and checked by Health Tech. The parent needs to be present when getting checked.
- Eye infection- Students can come back after being on antibiotics for 24 hours.
- Fever- Students can come back after being fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications.
- Diarrhea-Students can come back after being symptom-free for 24 hours.
- Vomiting- Students can come back after being symptom-free for 24 hours.
- Rash-Students are allowed to come back if a doctor's note is presented that specifies the type of rash, and it needs to indicate that it is not contagious to others.
- The protocols for COVID have changed as of 1/9/24:
- The student may return to campus after being fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine and COVID-19 symptoms are mild and improving. Masking is recommended for 10 days after onset of symptoms or positive test for those who are symptom free.
RESOURCES
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Tobacco, Vape, Alcohol or Substance Use Issue
| PEOPLE INVOLVED: Assistant Principal, AES, Counselors
STEP BY STEP: - If a student is in possession of tobacco, vape, alcohol or is intoxicated from substance/alcohol, the student will see assistant principal, Mr. Wheelock.
- Student will be assessed and disciplinary action will ensue.
- Parent will be notified.
- Student will follow up with the AES for a course of action plan moving forward.
- The School Resource Officer may be involved for added support.
- Counselor may be referred and at that time, and the counselor may refer the student to outside services.
RESOURCES:
- Prevention efforts include classroom presentations using the Stanford Tobacco Tool Kit. Teachers can access these resources and provide these lessons themselves or schedule a presentation through their campus AES and/or counselors.
- Drugs and Mental Health Counseling
- Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (800) 662-HELP
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Transportation
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Homeless Youth 
| RESOURCES:
- If you have questions about our programs, please contact the Child Welfare and Attendance Department at:
- Office Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Telephone: 951-253-7130
- Riverside County Shelter Listing Emergency shelter and transitional housing for women, single parents with children, and families.
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Foster Youth 
| PEOPLE INVOLVED: Site Counselors and AES, District Social Worker and Director of Mental Health
- Counselor, Jamie Webber (students with last names that start with A-Loo)
- Counselor, Krystal Anderson (students with last names that start with Lop-Z)
- Dr. Christine Dennis, LCSW, PPSC, District Social Worker
- Christine.Dennis@leusd.k12.ca.us or 951-805-6524 (call/text)
- Felipe J Flores III, MSW, M.Ed, PPSC, Director of Mental Health
- felipe.flores@leusd.k12.ca.us
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Language Barriers 
| PEOPLE INVOLVED: Krystal Andersen
- Counselor, Krystal Anderson
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Newcomers (New to the U.S.)
| PEOPLE INVOLVED: Krystal Anderson
- Counselor, Krystal Anderson
RESOURCES: - Newcomer Access Center- Programs and events are posted regularly on our blog, including workshops, events & information on the following topics:
- Employment Opportunities
- Furniture needs
- Naturalization Process
- Household Furnishings
- Driving School
- Thrift Stores
- Translator
- Tutoring
- Health & Wellness workshops
- Education/Schools
- Social Services
- Legal Concerns
- Immigration Resource Center of San Gabriel Valley
- Transportation
- Picnics & Field Trips
- English Classes
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Physical Needs Clothing Food Shelter 
| RESOURCES: - Contact AES, Veronica Martinez for information at veronica.martinez@leusd.k12.ca.us
- Riverside County Shelter Listing Emergency shelter and transitional housing for women, single parents with children, and families.
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Victim of a Crime
| PEOPLE INVOLVED: Administrators, Counselors, School Resource Officer
STEP BY STEP: - Student fills out an incident report.
- Administrator will contact the student and parent and any other witnesses and/or suspects to complete an investigation report. At this time, the School Resource Officer may be part of the investigation.
- Victim of crime will see the AES for restorative practice and potential referral to the counseling department for ongoing support, resources, and referrals. MHP may refer to community-based services as appropriate.
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Loss of a Family Member
| PEOPLE INVOLVED: counselors or mental health professional (Licensed Therapist, Associate, School Psychologist) - Counselor, Jamie Webber (students with last names that start with A-Loo)
- Counselor, Krystal Anderson (students with last names that start with Lop-Z)
- School Psychologist, Dara Neyland
STEP BY STEP: - Contact counselor or mental health professional.
- Counselors/Mental Health Professionals offer students and family a referral to a community provider.
- Counselors/Mental Health Professionals provide referrals Grief and Loss Support to students, connecting family to community-based services.
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Health Care | RESOURCES: - Riverside Low Income Clinics Clinics and health care centers in Riverside County can provide free or low cost health, dental, and medical care.
- Lake Elsinore Family Care Center Appointments: (800) 720-9553 Clinic: (951) 471-4200 2499
E. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
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