Community School Resources Program

Supporting Whole-Child Wellness Through Strategic Community Partnerships

Eastern Suffolk BOCES offers a comprehensive Community School Resources CoSer (CoSer 535) designed to expand district capacity in addressing student mental health, wellness, and overall well-being.

Through this CoSer, districts partner with leading healthcare and community organizations to provide coordinated, multi-tiered supports for students, families, and staff, including both in-district consultation and access to specialized clinical services when appropriate.

How the Community School Resources CoSer Works

Participation in CoSer 535 provides districts with:

• A coordinated partnership model connecting schools with trusted healthcare providers
• Access to multiple service tiers, including consultative, preventative, and responsive supports
• BOCES coordination and oversight, including contracts, scheduling, and program management
• Ongoing collaboration structures, such as leadership meetings, case consultation, and data-informed planning
• Priority access to services and resources through established partnerships

Districts may participate in one or more partnership programs based on their needs.

What This CoSer Provides

Student & Family Support Services

• Crisis response, risk assessment, and postvention support
• Mental health evaluations and referral coordination
• Short-term intervention and care navigation
• Family engagement and support resources

Consultation & Systems Support

• Ongoing collaboration with district leadership and support teams
• Case consultation and multidisciplinary problem-solving
• Guidance on protocols, policies, and best practices
• Integration of mental health supports within MTSS frameworks

Professional Learning

• Staff training led by clinical and educational experts
• Workshops, webinars, and ongoing learning series
• Access to specialized topics and emerging best practices

Community & Care Coordination

• Assistance connecting families to services and insurance resources
• Streamlined access to partner organizations
• Coordination across school, home, and provider systems

Get Started

Districts interested in participating or learning more are encouraged to:

• Submit a District Letter of Interest (please indicate most recent BEDS October enrollment number)
• Connect with our team to discuss district needs
• Explore partnership options for the upcoming school year

📧 commschoolresinfo@esboces.org