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Enhancing Student Support: Leveraging OST & School Partnerships for Children with Special Needs
According to CDC Healthy Schools, Supporting Students with Chronic Health Conditions in School-Based OST Programs, “in the United States, more than 40% of school-aged children and adolescents have at least one chronic health condition, such as asthma, obesity, other physical conditions, and behavior/learning problems.”
The Collaborative for Advancing Health Equity in Out-of-School Time (CAHE-OST) is committed to ensuring that all youth have a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. We envision an environment where all children and youth with special healthcare needs have access to the skills, resources, supports and services they need to thrive. For this to happen, coordination is key. “When students move between school-day classes and OST programs, their health needs travel with them. Coordination and communication across home, school, and OST settings provides for continuity of care. To best serve students with chronic health conditions, a multi-faceted approach involves supportive adults, including family.” [1]