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Insights That Move Us Forward
Welcome to the PHILLIPS Blog—a place to explore research, best practices and perspectives shaping the work we do every day. Here, educators, clinicians, workforce professionals and other practitioners share insights at the intersection of behavioral wellness, education and workforce development—all with one goal in mind: turning what we know into better opportunities and outcomes for young people.
As National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) draws to a close, we're reflecting on a commitment that has been central to PHILLIPS for more than 40 years: ensuring students with disabilities and behavioral health wellness needs have access to the experiences, skills, and support that prepare them for life beyond school.
Redefine Success
Years after leaving PHILLIPS, a former student returned and said five words that captured what had stayed with him: “They didn’t give up on me.” His story raises an important question for every school: What if creating safer schools begins long before a crisis ever occurs?