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What is SAP?
The MaST Student Assistance Program (SAP) Team is a confidential and voluntary part of a state-wide Student Assistance Program which operates in all of Pennsylvania’s school districts. SAP provides schools with the means to identify barriers to a student’s learning and success in the areas of behavior, academics, and/or attendance.
The MaST Student Assistance Program (SAP) Team is a confidential and voluntary part of a state-wide Student Assistance Program which operates in all of Pennsylvania’s school districts. SAP provides schools with the means to identify barriers to a student’s learning and success in the areas of behavior, academics, and/or attendance.
Our SAP Team is a dedicated group of school personnel who are trained to identify problems that impact the student’s ability to function in school. The team also offers resources to students and their families to assist them in alleviating these problems.
Our SAP Team is a dedicated group of school personnel who are trained to identify problems that impact the student’s ability to function in school. The team also offers resources to students and their families to assist them in alleviating these problems.
Why would a student be referred to the SAP Team?
Why would a student be referred to the SAP Team?
Students can be referred to the team for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to:
Withdrawing from family or friends
Change in peer group
Talking about depression or suicide
Unusual eating or sleeping habits
Sudden drop in grades
Frequent absences
Lying or taking other’s property
Physical or verbal aggression
Suspicion of alcohol or drug use
Change in appearance
Significant or traumatic family event (divorce, illness, death, relocation)
If you are concerned about a student for any of these reasons, you can make a referral to the SAP Team.
Who can make a referral?
Who can make a referral?
A parent, teacher, counselor, staff member or peer can make a referral to any member of the SAP Team. Staff members can make a SAP referral online on the Intranet under the “SAP Forms” tab. Once the team receives a referral, they will reach out to the parents to gain parent permission before continuing the process. The SAP Team will work closely with the parents and student to recommend appropriate resources and supports. Parents and students can make a SAP referral by talking to their school counselor.
What resources are available to students who go through the MaST SAP process?
What resources are available to students who go through the MaST SAP process?
The SAP Team may make recommendations for school-based interventions or community-based supports. The SAP Team works collaboratively to suggest supports and interventions that are appropriate for each individual student. The SAP Team also works closely with CORA Services. A student may be referred for a confidential and free assessment with a CORA clinician in order to connect the student/family with additional community-based supports.
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