Western Placer Unified School District

Many support programs are available to students during the school day for academic, behavioral and/or emotional support. Contacting your child's teacher, principal, school counselor or school psychologist is the best way to learn about these programs. 

A Student Study Team (SST) meeting or series of meetings can be scheduled to bring together a team of caring adults and parents to look more deeply into a child's needs in these areas.  Beginning with the 2013 - 2014 school year, the District has created the position of Mental Health Specialist, funded through categorically restricted Educationally Related Mental Health Services resources, to provide leadership, support, and consulting services to assist in meeting the mental health needs of students and families.  

For more information on any of these services, please contact your child's teacher or your school principal.

CARE/Panther Pride  (click here for Spanish version of information)

 

2019-2020 C.A.R.E. & Panther Pride After School Programs Enrollment  

The C.A.R.E. and Panther Pride After School Programs provide a no-fee, district-sponsored After School Program for students attending the following sites: Creekside Oaks Elementary School, First Street School, Sheridan Elementary, and Glen Edwards Middle School.

The Programs are aligned with the goals and needs of the sites’ regular day program and consist of at least one hour of Academics (homework assistance, etc.), one hour of Enrichment, and one hour of organized Recreation. Some examples of Enrichment and Recreation in the after school programs include: STEM, dance, cooking/nutrition, soccer, basketball, gardening, and many more.

After further review of the grant and the needs of the program, the enrollment process for C.A.R.E. and Panther Pride After School Program will be different this year. Acceptance into the program will no longer be a first come first serve. Per the California Department of Education, After School and Safety grant guidelines, first priority enrollment is given to pupils who are identified by the program as homeless youth or as being in foster care (EC sections 8483[c][1][A] and 8483.1[d][1]A]). Enrollment will then be given to students who are recommended by the district and school staff who would benefit from inclusion in the Expanded Learning Program (After School Program). After priority enrollment, other students are taken based on a lottery system.

The Latino Leadership Council assists schools and families with issues confronting Hispanic youth in our schools.  Parenting classes and groups, mentors for students, and counseling may be available through this non-profit organization.  For more information, contact:

• Elisa A. Herrera, Coordinator - 530) 320-5353 or 530) 333-3283
• Elisa@LatinoLeadershipCouncil.org
• www.LatinoLeadershipCouncil.org

The Lighthouse Family Resource and Counseling Center  provides a variety of support services to Lincoln and Sheridan-area children, families, and adults.  The Lighthouse was originally directly associated with Western Placer Unified School District, having been funded through grants and administered by the District.  Since receiving independent, non-profit status a few years ago, the Lighthouse has continued to provide counseling and support services to District students through a standing contract with the District.  Today, the Lighthouse provides families, including area children, with a variety of support services outside the school day.  Limited services may also be available during the school day.