State mediation [of a proposed educational plan] usually becomes necessary only when there was a breakdown in communications.

I learned a long time ago that no one can change another person's behavior, but we can give them the tools, resources, and understanding to change their own behavior.

The MFT intern program has resulted in considerable cost savings to the district while at the same time providing excellent services.

Now I even have grandchildren in the Westbrook schools.

Students have built relationships with these individuals in the schools, so they feel comfortable seeking them out for help and guidance at YFS. Many a parent has called up thanking us for this connection.

If you look at our ERG towns' Strategic School Profiles, you see we are spending less on out-of-district placements than any other school district in our educational reference group.

Through the MFT program we started four years ago, we have been able to provide early intervention for students and families in crisis, before mental health issues become a serious problem.