Diploma On
Contact
Diploma On is supervised by Brenna MacDonald, MSW, LICSW from District 287. It is financed by Local Collaborative Time Study (LCTS) funds allocated by District 287 through its member districts.
Brenna MacDonald
Senior Manager of School and Community Engagement
763.550.7213
blmacdonald@district287.org
Chandler Jayasekera
Program Coordinator
cjjayasekera@district287.org
Serving School Districts: Brooklyn Center, Minnetonka, Osseo, Richfield, Wayzata
Danyale Potts
Program Coordinator
dmpotts@district287.org
Serving School Districts: Edina, Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Orono, Robbinsdale, St. Louis Park, Westonka
Diploma On is a case management service which reengages unenrolled students in their education. Our Diploma On Coordinators work with students, their families, and their schools to guide students into school settings that meet their individual needs. This can include high school, transitions, or adult basic education programming. This is a voluntary and free service for students and families of our member districts and our 287 Community.
Eligibility
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Part of District 287's member districts (either residing in or were attending school at).
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Have been dropped from a school and have not re-enrolled.
Support
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We build relationships with students and their families and support students with any case management goals.
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When ready, we help students navigate options for school and a pathway towards graduation. We continue to support students and their families until support is no longer needed.
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As needed, we will provide direction for students and graduates as they pursue college, career training programs, or their career.
History of Diploma On
Diploma On was created by Alexia Poppy-Finley, LICSW, ED.S in the spring of 2012 in response to increasing dropout rates in our communities. In our initial year, Diploma On served Brooklyn Center and St. Louis Park. In the following school year (SY 12-13), Hopkins and Osseo joined the program. Eden Prairie, Mound-Westonka, Orono, Richfield, Robbinsdale, and Wayzata joined a year later (SY 13-14). Diploma On Began serving Edina School district in the 18-19SY. Finally, we began serving Minnetonka in the 23-24sy. Additionally, Diploma On serves all ID 287 schools.