Purpose

The District CARE Team (DCT) reviews and monitors students at risk of expulsion when school-based Tier 3 supports and other means of correction have been unsuccessful.

Referral Criteria

A school administrator may refer a student to the DCT via 25/26 AUSD District CARE Team Referral when:

• Tier 3 supports at the site have been unsuccessful.

• Other means of correction have not resolved concerns, and additional options must be explored to prevent missed educational minutes.

Process & Timeline

1. Meeting Schedule

   • The District CARE Team meets bi-weekly to review cases referred by school sites.

2. School Referral Responsibilities

   • Schools should submit a referral only after determining that all tiered interventions at the site have been unsuccessful.

   • Applications must show:

     • Documented meeting notes

     • Intervention data for more than 6 weeks

     • Follow-up notes explaining why interventions were not successful

3. Site Administrator Presentation

   • The site administrator will present to the DCT virtually:

     • Interventions attempted with the student and family

     • Outcomes of those interventions

     • Recommendations for next steps

4. District CARE Team Review

   • The DCT and the school will collaboratively discuss intervention options and supports for the student/family.

   • The DCT will review the effectiveness of interventions after 4–6 weeks to determine next steps and provide further guidance.