Region 9 Resources
Palm Beach County Community Resources
The School District of Palm Beach County – Exceptional Student Education
Exceptional Student Education Executive Director
Kevin McCormick | kevin.mccormick@palmbeachschools.org
(561) 434-8626
Foster Care District Liaison
Laura Shoemaker | Laura.Shoemaker@palmbeachschools.org
(561) 494-1449
Department of Juvenile Justice
Crystal Leonard, Transition Contact | crystal.leonard@palmbeachschools.org
561-681-5943
Supports youth returning from DJJ programs to re-enter school, assists with transferring and receiving educational records and provides information to districts on local school options for returning DJJ students
Caring First Providers
Agencies with a Behavioral Health Agreement are able to receive Caring First referrals and provide counseling services to students and their families. School staff can work with families to complete referrals or parent/guardians may contact agencies directly.