Tulare County Office of Education

Reconnecting Youth

Reconnecting Youth is a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) research validated curriculum. It has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a "model" program. RY provides staff development and supportive services for students, teachers, and communities.

Reconnecting Youth is a curriculum that targets youth in grades 9-12. It focuses on four personal development skills: self-esteem enhancement, decision-making, personal control, and interpersonal communication. Recognizing that the goal of being "problem-free" is unattainable, Reconnecting Youth focuses on developing and strengthening the skills necessary to deal with life problems in a safe and healthy way.

View our Reconnecting Youth brochure. (647kb pdf)

	View the video about the Reconnecting Youth Program. See what teachers and parents have to say about the positive changes students have shown. .wmv format (19 MB Windows Media Viewer) .mov format (19 MB QuickTime)
	View the Public Service Announcements created by Reconnecting Youth students. Avoid the Trap (602KB .wmv) Food Fight (637KB .wmv) Skin Colors (653KB .wmv) The New Kid (618KB .wmv) We Roll Together (577KB .wmv)

For more information about Reconnecting Youth, contact Adam Valencia at avalencia@tcoe.org or phone (559) 651-0155.

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Tulare County Office of Education
CHOICES
7000 Doe Avenue
Building 300
Visalia, CA 93291

Tom Byars , Program Manager
(559) 651-0155
fax: (559) 651-0172

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