Whole Child
Areas of Focus
The work we do is grounded in the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) framework. The Jackson County ISD Whole Child team provides tools, resources, coaching, consulting, and support to our local schools and community partners around the 10 components of whole child, including, but not limited to:
- Attendance
- Social Emotional Wellness
- Health & Physical Education
- Homelessness & Special Populations
- Student Mental Health
More information: JCISD Whole Child Website
Examples of Whole Child support in our school and community:
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Helping to foster partnerships between schools and community providers
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Providing professional learning opportunities to teachers, administrators and other school staff
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Supporting a school or organization in improving their systems to identify needs of students and provide appropriate interventions and support
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Coaching a school administrator or building team around improving school climate and culture
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Obtaining voice and perspective of key stakeholders like teachers, students, and parents
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Leading the Whole Child Collaborative, a cross sector space where schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, social services, etc., come together to address, and take action on needs in our schools and community
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Collecting and utilizing meaningful data to drive decision making and change in schools
Contact Information
Janelle Buchler
Whole Child Consultant
517-914-3030
Kim Brown
Attendance, Truancy & Special Populations Coordinator
517-768-5264
Eric Swihart
Whole Child & Regional Health Coordinator
517-990-3623
Frances Adams
General Education Social Worker
517-867-2595
MarKeese Boyd
Whole Child Coordinator
517-990-1066
Julie Page
Whole Child Coordinator
517-768-5189
Courtney Vincent
General Education Social Worker
Becci Clark
Secretary
517-768-5251