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Project

Supporting School Re-entry for Children in State Custody with Co-occurring Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Needs

Center:

TN-Vanderbilt University, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

John Staubitz
[email protected]
615-936-0847

Project Description:

The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center UCEDD is partnering with Tennessee's Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) and Tennessee's Department of Education (DOE) to provide behavior analytic and mental health support to approximately 40 students who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and significant mental and behavioral health needs. These students are currently not able to attend school safely due to frequent and severe challenging behavior. The goal of this project is to increase the quality of life for these students by developing evidence-based, individualized support plans focused on social and academic engagement in the least restrictive environment. This project is currently in development and will initially be serving individuals in the middle Tennessee region.

Keyword(s):

Adolescent Health, Developmental Disabilities, Mental/Behavioral Health – General , Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Disadvantaged Circumstances

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

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