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The SAP team is a group of trained professionals from the school and local community agencies that offer assistance to children needing supports for a variety of reasons. Different school staff members like administrators, counselors, and teachers may be part of the SAP team at your child’s school. Many of the SAP team members volunteer for the team and they deeply care about supporting children. The goal is to help remove any barriers to learning that your child can be experiencing. The concern the child is having doesn’t have to be a major issue (huge deal), and on the flip side, there is no issue too big either, other than a crisis situation. It is helpful to have a referral early on.
Parents are encouraged to contact the School Counselor if they are interested in SAP services. Referrals for students can be for various reasons including academic, behaviors, social/emotions issues, drug and alcohol concerns, attendance, etc.
Have you noticed recent changes in a student's behavior?
Have you noticed recent changes in a student's behavior?
Emotional Concerns:
Inappropriate responses
Death of a family member or friend
Writings or drawings that reflect death
Negative attitude
Appears sad or withdrawn
Sudden outbursts of anger
Overly critical of self
Blames others
Expresses uselessness/hopelessness
Physical Concerns:
Appears tired
Poor hygiene
Falls asleep in class
Complains of nausea or headaches
Noticeable change in weight
Unsteady on feet
Disciplinary action
Frequent cold like symptoms
Self abuse (self harm, ex. cutting, burning)
Social Concerns:
Overly critical of peers
Difficulty with peer relationships
Inattentive to social cues
Change in friends
Lacks age appropriate social skills
Behavioral Concerns:
Negative attitude
Disruptive or attention seeking
Bullying, fighting, or threatening
Defies rules
Openly expresses drug/alcohol use
Defensive or argumentative
The SAP Process- after a referral has been made
The SAP Process- after a referral has been made
1. Anyone can make a referral. Contact the student's school counselor to do this. Parent permission must be obtained in order to continue the process.
2. Afte parent permission is received, the SAP team will meet and gather objective information about the student's performance in school to help determine what supports may be needed for academic success.
3. The SAP Counselor or teammember will contact the family and the student to review data that was collected and work together to identify supports for personal and academic success.
4. A SAP Screening and Behavioral health Assessment may be recommended. The purpose of a SAP Screening and Behavioral Health Assessment is to identify what supports within the educational system and the community the student may need to be successful.
5. After the screening and assessment, the SAP Counselor will continue working with the family and student and follow up on any services that were recommended.
Burrell School District works in conjunction with Westmoreland Casemanagement to assist our parents in obtaining resources within Westmoreland County. Below is additional information regarding WCSI and the SAP program.
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