Educational Transition Services
WHAT WE DO
Educational Transition Specialists support all students, families and caregivers, and local school teams with equal opportunity during the transition from hospital to home and back into a school environment. We center equity for each student and family and function as trauma informed system navigators, setting goals for student engagement success.
Primary reasons students work with an education transition specialist include:
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Harm done at school
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Disconnected/unenrolled
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Additional family/guardian support
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504/IEP advocacy
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Multiple systems/new foster placement
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Students needing a new (alt) learning environment
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GED access
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Complex medical situation
STUDENT SUPPORT
Support for the student begins with equity and opportunity as they prepare to discharge from the hospital and head back to school. We build quick and honest relationships with families/caregivers, then connect them to local resources embedded in school districts and communities across the state. There are three tiered levels of support transition in our program, which are explained below.
Green - Tier I:
What is included? Student centered needs assessment for return to school, continued outreach to school partners, organization and facilitation of return to school, general student follow up, parental support group referral and school support.
Estimated Timeline after discharge: 2 to 4 weeks
Who fits in this description? Students returning to school, needing a structured handoff to the next school team, parental support would be beneficial.
Yellow - Tier II:
What is included? All green level support. Student and guardian needs assessment and goal setting, 2 times a week check points and audits on participation and progress, monthly progress meeting with student, guardian and school team.
Estimated Timeline after discharge: 1 to 3 months
Who fits in this description? Returning to school, low motivation, headed home after HSP stay, the school team needs support.
Red - Tier III:
What is included? All green and yellow level support. Ongoing progress meetings with student, guardian, school partner and community resources and partners, 3 times a week check points and audits on participation and progress
Estimated Timeline after discharge: 3 to 6 months
Who fits in this description? Dropped out, no plans to return to school, headed home after HSP stay, limited support at discharge.
Resources & Links
Office hours (M-F) - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Educational Transition Services follows Multnomah Education Service District Ainsworth facilities for emergency / weather closures. Please visit FlashAlert or consult your local television / radio station for emergency / weather closure information. |
Address
Hospital Schools Program Educational Transition Services
11611 NE Ainsworth Circle
Portland, OR 97220
11611 NE Ainsworth Circle
Portland, OR 97220
Ph: 503-560-7675
Fax: 503-262-4216
Fax: 503-262-4216
Administrator
Angie Turner
aturner2@mesd.k12.or.us
aturner2@mesd.k12.or.us
Administrative assistants
Tana Cyr
tcyr@mesd.k12.or.us
Ph: 503-290-4621
Xóchitl Tombleson
xtombleson@mesd.k12.or.us
Ph: 503-262-4200
tcyr@mesd.k12.or.us
Ph: 503-290-4621
Xóchitl Tombleson
xtombleson@mesd.k12.or.us
Ph: 503-262-4200
Meet the Educational Transition Services Staff
Emily has been working in the Hospital School Program since the fall of 2018. She started in the program as a substitute teacher. After having the privilege of subbing at many sites, she quickly fell in love with the program and is excited to be permanently on board. Supporting students' education in a crisis stabilization environment each day is what motivates her. Creatively collaborating with all staff, to ensure a successful and trauma informed educational experience for these kiddos while at the hospital is a true honor. Born and raised in Portland, Emily never wanted to veer far from the beautiful PNW outdoor environment. After receiving a Family and Human Services degree with a minor in Special Education from the University of Oregon, Emily moved to Seattle for 10 years to try something new. Her creative career has always involved innovatively working with kids in one form or another. You will find Emily backpacking with her husband Gregg, two kids and fluffy dog Nellie in her spare time. She loves to catch any live music show, relax in her backyard, and play games with her family.