ACCESS

Albany County Collaborative Education for Suspended Students

ACCESS

Contact:

1010 S 6th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(Located within Big Brothers Big Sisters)

307-439-1750

Megan Osterhout: Email Megan Osterhout

Jody Schueder: Email Jody Schueder

ACCESS Mission, Vision, and Values

The ACCESS (Albany County Collaborative Education for Suspended Students) mission is for students to have access to a positive, structured environment that provides targeted academic, behavioral, social, and emotional support while they are suspended or expelled.

Vision Statement:

Our vision is to help students remain engaged in their education during and after disciplinary removals. Additionally, we aim to reduce recidivism by helping students reflect on their choices and foster positive behavior, social, and emotional skills for successful reintegration into the school community.

Core Values and Beliefs:

  • Respect

  • Trust

  • Building Relationships

  • Authenticity

  • Honesty

  • Empathy

  • Compassion

  • Meeting students where they are at

ACCESS Expectations

Expectations for Students while attending ACCESS:

  • Be actively on task and completing academic work

  • Be respectful of staff, peers, self, and ACCESS/BBBS space

  • Participate in conversations that promote positive behavior change

  • Keep conversations appropriate to allow yourself and others to stay focused

  • Follow all directions given by ACCESS and BBBS staff

  • Respect and adhere to the personal space of others

  • Remain physically safe at all times (to include self, others, and property)

To ensure that we are aligning with the Mission, Vision, and Expectations of ACCESS , please be aware that students should be actively engaged in completing school/program assigned and approved work. This DOES NOT include students sitting and playing games on a computer, watching videos, or engaging in other non-school/program activities for the duration of their time at ACCESS.

Things your students should bring to ACCESS:

  • Schoolwork in a folder/binder

  • Snacks (optional)

  • Lunch (optional, program will provide school lunches as requested)

Items/materials that are NOT allowed in the ACCESS program:

  • Items prohibited by ACSD#1

  • Water bottle (water is provided at ACCESS)

  • Phones

  • Backpacks

  • Personal/School laptop (laptops are provided by ACCESS)

  • Any other personal items

*Please note that if any of these items are brought to ACCESS, students will turn them in with staff upon arrival. The items will be locked up until they are returned to student prior to leaving for the day.

Misconduct Procedures

Step 1. If a student is not meeting ACCESS expectations, staff will first provide reminders and reteach expectations as needed.

Step 2. If the behavior continues despite these supports, a parent or guardian will be contacted. At that time, you may be invited to speak with your child to help support re‑engagement and reinforce expectations.

Step 3. If a student continues to struggle with meeting ACCESS expectations, a parent or guardian will be contacted and asked to pick up the student for the remainder of the day. A list of any incomplete academic work will be provided so it may be completed at home prior to the student’s return to ACCESS or school the following day.

Step 4. Students who are asked to leave due to disruptive behavior are welcomed back the next day. If a student is asked to leave for two consecutive days due to an inability to meet expectations within the learning environment, it may be determined that the student is not yet ready to appropriately engage in ACCESS.

Families will receive daily communication regarding their child’s participation and progress while attending ACCESS. Parents or guardians will also be notified of any remaining assignments that need to be completed.