The BYSSI Process

Providing Black youth access to supports in academics and mentorship

In 2018 Black Youth School Success Initiative launched as a deliverable of the Peel School District Board “We Rise Together” action plan to support Black Youth.

Serving Black Middle School and High School students in 14 Pilot Schools in the Peel Region

  • 500 students en route to graduate in 5 years

  • Year 1 (20-25 students) Year 2-5 (122 students per year)

  • 170 have accessed BYSSI Support Programs

  • 18 training opportunities provided for Partner organizations

  • 3 Parents engaged in Ambassador Program

 
 
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1. Identification

Once a youth or caregiver expresses an interest in the BYSSI program they will have the option to virtually connect with a Youth Engagement Coordinator to learn more about our after school online services.

At the end of that meeting if the family decides which BYSSI supports would be helpful and BYSSI Digital Intake form will be completed to enroll their children.

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2. Referral

BYSSI is contacted by the student’s home-school. Where possible, school administrators are encouraged to participate in the referral process by identifying potential areas of support for the student. The information provided through our BYSSI Digital Intake form will be used to create a unique ‘plan of care’ for the student based on their identified needs and interests.

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3. Student Plan-of-Care

  • The type of supports that would be helpful.

  • How frequently and the duration of the supports.

  • The agencies that would be involved in delivering the services/supports.

  • The goals of the ‘plan of care’ and how BYSSI will track progress.

  • Lastly, this plan is then brought back to the student and family for approval.

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4. Enrolled!

Once the plan of care is finalized and approved, the student is then enrolled and the supports begin!

 
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Final Step: Celebrating a Graduation!

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Serving Black Middle School and High School students in 14 Pilot Schools in the Peel Region

  • 500 students en route to graduate over 5 years

  • Year 1 (20-25 students) Year 2-5 (122 students per year)

2018/19 Facts & Data

In 2018 Black Youth School Success Initiative launched as a deliverable of the Peel School District Board “We Rise Together” action plan to support Black Youth.

  • 170 have accessed BYSSI Supports

  • 18 Training opportunities provided for partner Organizations

  • 3 Parents engaged in the BYSSI Parent Ambassador Training Program

 
 

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