Youth Success through Education and Employment (YSEE) (Frederick County FY23 and Beyond) - Annual
Better Off: % of youth demonstrating measurable progress towards obtaining a diploma or engaging in post-secondary preparation or transition services - (Annual)
Current Value
61%
Definition
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Bar
Story Behind the Curve
FY21
Priorities shifted for a number of youth as they continued to deal with the challenges of the pandemic, including addressing mental health issues and homelessness; as a result, the percentage for this performance measure trended downward compared to last year.
FY19
- Data is moving in the right direction.
- 70% youth are demonstrating progress toward high school diploma
- 21% demonstrated progress towards post-secondary education.
- Youth have many barriers including homelessness and being impacted by incarceration.
- Youth often take longer than a fiscal year to complete their diploma. The length of time is dependent on several factors such as their last grade completed, behavior challenges, learning disabilities, attendance, and motivation.
Partners
FY19
- DORS
- Frederick Community College
- Frederick County Public Schools
- Mental Health Providers
- Frederick County Workforce Services
What Works
FY19
- Staff use a trauma informed approach with all students.
- Youth are connected to all required community supports including housing, health, legal services, domestic violence, etc.
- Youth have daily opportunities for peer support.
- Provide youth one on one support for post-secondary connection and enrollment.
Data Discussion
FY19
Calculated measure - percent of youth demonstrating measureable progress towards obtaining a diploma against youth served.
Measurement Tool Used
FY19
Promis report/GED test History report/GED Academy printout/CASAS scores
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