• Turtle Creek Valley Community Services/Devereux

    Turtle Creek ValleyCommunity Services/Devereux LogoDevereux/TCV Community Services is a leading nonprofit in Allegheny County dedicated to serving individuals with behavioral health challenges and developmental disabilities. Its programs span special education, mental healthcare, residential support, and community outreach for children, adults, and families throughout southwestern Pennsylvania. Please visit their website for more information: TCV/Deveruex

    Communities in Schools

    Communities in schools logoCommunities In Schools of Pennsylvania helps children overcome barriers by providing personalized support that meets their unique needs, whether it's academic help, mentoring, healthcare, food, or job training. By placing caring adults directly in schools, CIS builds strong relationships and connects students to critical resources so they can succeed in the classroom and in life.

    Just Discipline Project

    Just Discipline Project LogoThe East Allegheny School District partners with the University of Pittsburgh for services provided through the Just Discipline project. Suspensions and other exclusionary discipline measures have been linked to negative student outcomes and increased involvement in the criminal justice system. The Just Discipline Project offers restorative and relational approaches in schools to reduce these practices, enhance school climate, and support both academic success and student well-being. For more information please visit the Just Discipline Project Website

    Services Offered:

    • Community Building through relationship-building activities, such as school-wide events and weekly teacher-led Community Circles, and a student-led leadership group

    • Healing Circle – a meeting between parties where conflict has occurred; used to repair the harm done and restore the relationship

    • Welcoming Circle – welcoming procedure for students who have received two or more (2+) days of out-of-school suspension, are new to the school, or returning from an extended absence

    • Mentoring/ Coaching – 1-on-1 mentoring for students needing more support (such as repetitive discipline referrals)

    • Provide Restorative Practice Resources for students and staff, including Community Circle Scripts, Restorative Practices Intervention (RPI) for student referrals, and professional development for staff

    District Contact/Provider:
    Cameron M. Ashbaugh
    Just Discipline Project
    University of Pittsburgh