Leveraging the Community Schools Strategy with Jay Roscup

On this episode of “In Session,” we speak with Jay Roscup, a Mental Health Service Professionals grant recipient and Community Schools Director, about the community school strategy and its impact in Sodus Central School District. This conversation is guided by Brianna Cunniff. To learn more about community schools, visit the Community Schools and National Center for Community Schools websites. For more information about Community Schools in New York state, visit Home | Guidance and Training | NYS Community Schools TAC , Finger Lakes Community Schools (flxcommunityschools.org), Wayne County Community Schools and read Sodus Central School’s Grantee Highlight.0:56 - Introduction2:23 - What a community school is7:15 - Meeting student and community needs11:23 - Developing community schools in Sodus County17:57 - Supporting mental health services21:18 - Impacts seen25:55 - Referrals to mental health services29:01 - Final thoughts and how to learn moreFor all questions or feedback, you can email ncssle@air.org. Thanks for listening!Please note, the contents of this podcast do not necessarily represent the policy or views of the U.S. Department of Education, nor does it imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education.