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ISP Overview

An intensive support program to help high-risk adolescents remain and succeed in high school and beyond.

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"I am writing this letter to commend the Intensive Support Program staff. Several of my patients are followed at ISP and I feel the program has had a positive impact on each of them. My patients have developed strong relationships with the staff and as a result are doing much better in the school environment. At the Teen Health Center we are committed to ensuring that our patients stay healthy both physically and mentally. We are only able to accomplish this because of strong partnerships with programs like ISP. ISP has been partnering with the Teen Health Center since first coming to English High. For me personally, it has been an honor and a privilege to have worked with ISP over the last year and a half. Thank you all for your continued commitment to our teens."

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"ISP is awesome. They have been instrumental in improving the achievement of my students. ISP offers support for my students that extends beyond the school day. They are a bright spot in my students' days."

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"ISP is the flower of the future."

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"ISP was like family when my family wasn't there for me. I trusted my Caseworker: she was the only one I trusted, and I talked to her and took her advice, even when it didn't look like I was listening."

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"ISP kept me from losing my hair, and kept one of my students from being suspended every day!"

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"Over the years I have collaborated with ISP on many occasions. They have consistently played a major part in the student support team and in helping students achieve their goals. For many of their participants they are much more than an in-school support system; they are a family. I always look forward to visiting their space and observing the good work they do. Thanks ISP for all you do!!"

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"ISP has good therapy."

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"My Caseworker is the Bomb!"

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"ISP = hope. This program allows our students to succeed by understanding [their] needs. ISP develops a trusting relationship which then grows into a mentoring relationship. I love this program."

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COMPASS Welcomes Two New Partnerships

Curry College has begun an internship program with COMPASS School for undergraduate students majoring in Criminal Justice. Students will be developing objectives with a college professor and COMPASS to help them to learn more about students who have been involved with the criminal justice system. Currently we have two student interns working in the school, Jennifer and Sara. The Intensive Support Program (ISP) at English High School is hosting a student intern, Lisa, from Northeastern University's Service Learning Program. Lisa's work will be incorporated into her courses at the University. ISP will benefit from direct service help and advice from the student's professors.

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Intensive Support Program

Helps high-risk adolescents remain and succeed in high school and beyond

The COMPASS Intensive Support Program at English High School offers high-risk students and their families "wrap-around" integrated, highly specialized educational and social services.

The program functions at three levels:
  • It improves the capacity of the school to meet the needs of high-risk students who typically face multiple problems and are often referred to more restrictive placements;
  • it reintegrates students formerly placed out of their homes and out of public schools; and
  • it enables students to complete high school, develop a solid base of personal skills, and succeed as learners.
The program is based on the premise that supportive, constructive relationships among students, their teachers and school staff members are the foundation for positive student development. Program staff work closely with English High School and Boston Public Schools staff, and other community partners such as the Brookside Teen Health Center, the Boston Private Industry Council, and the Comprehensive School-Age Parenting Program.

Program Services
  • Multidisciplinary Teaming
  • Case Management
  • Academic Support and Assistance
  • Behavior Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Student Outreach
  • Peer Support Groups
  • 24-Hour On-Call Support
  • Individual, Group and Family Counseling

Contacts

Mary Heney, Director
(617) 983-1923
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The Program

Stories and Quotes

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