1. “Think Exit at Entry” Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Office of Education

3. Think Exit at Entry Education “Key to Rehabilitation and Reform” Do something with them while they are with us Do something with them while they are with us Put something in their hands to help them to successfully return to the community Put something in their hands to help them to successfully return to the community Provide a support system upon reentry to the community Provide a support system upon reentry to the community

4. Do Something Comprehensive curriculum Comprehensive curriculum Individualized instruction Individualized instruction Provide coursework with credits Provide coursework with credits Courses tied to the State Curriculum Courses tied to the State Curriculum Hands-on vocational training Hands-on vocational training Vocational courses with dual credit Vocational courses with dual credit Diplomas, GED, transcripts etc. Diplomas, GED, transcripts etc. Social skills courses Social skills courses

5. Put something into their hands Withdrawal Forms Withdrawal Forms Transcripts Transcripts Diplomas ( High School, Special Education, Vocational, GED ) Diplomas ( High School, Special Education, Vocational, GED ) Portfolios ( vocational certificates, performance certificates, work samples) Portfolios ( vocational certificates, performance certificates, work samples)

6. Reentry Support System Advocates to provide support for the youth (portfolios, diplomas, transcripts, etc.) Advocates to provide support for the youth (portfolios, diplomas, transcripts, etc.) Transition specialists Transition specialists Job placement specialists Job placement specialists Probation and parole specialists Probation and parole specialists Accountability / tracking system Accountability / tracking system

7. * DJJ Student Transition Model Staff Responsible School Counselor Principal/Admin. Program Manager Cottage Life Supervisor School Admin. School Counselor Juvenile Probation and Parole Specialist Cottage Life Supervisor School Administrator/Counselor Parent/Guardian Juvenile Probation and Parole Specialist Cottage Life Supervisor School Administrator/Counselor Parent/Guardian Timeline Within 30 days Within a minimum of 3 Months 60 days prior to release 10 days prior to release Intake Assessment ·Student Plan ·Portfolio ·Class Schedule Ongoing/Release ·Student Progress Update ­Student Assessment ­Grade Review ­Vocational Review ­GED Review ·Revise Plan for services Release Review ·Placement Recommendation ·Portfolio Review ·Transition Activities ·Set Release Date Exit ·Exit Interview ·Portfolio Completed ·Referrals to case Manager ·Transcript ·WD Form ** Outcomes ·Local School Enrollment ·H.S. Diploma ·GED ·Employment ·Military Enlistment ·Post-Secondary Enrollment ­Career/Tech Portfolios given to: Youth Community Case Mgr. Career Facilitator Use Conference Call As needed

8. Student Transition Program Training Module One of seven training CD’S One of seven training CD’S (program overview, curriculum, special education, SST/ 504, behavior management, student records) Developed under contract with The Learning House Inc. Developed under contract with The Learning House Inc. Written by the DJJ staff Written by the DJJ staff Filmed on location with student actors and DJJ staff at the Sumter YDC Filmed on location with student actors and DJJ staff at the Sumter YDC