An intensive 10 week assessment and intervention diagnostic program in SFUSD. It is not an educational placement, instead it is a program designed to work with students (ages 3.5-6 years old) and caregivers facing barriers to school success, as well as collaborating with school sites to create and sustain supportive and nurturing environments. The transdisciplinary team (behaviorist, occupational therapist, socialworkers) uses sensory, behavioral, and social emotional strategies (Kimochis) to support student agency and knowledge of their needs.
Shoestrings has grown and now also includes the Shoestrings/CCEIS Hybrid programs which are located at Charles Drew and Havard early education centers. Behaviorists and OTs provide services to focal students at the pre-schools based on Shoestrings ideals. The team members work in small groups as well as push into the classroom to support students, teachers, and caregivers.