Student Assistance Program (SAP)

What is SAP?

The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a team process used to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning or success. SAP is designed to identify academic, social, attendance, substance use, mental health, and other concerns which pose a barrier to student success. The primary goal of the Student Assistance Program is to help students overcome these barriers so that they may achieve, advance, and remain in school. 

SAP team members are trained to review incoming referrals, gather data, and make recommendations to support students in overcoming barriers to learning. These recommendations may include supports and services offered within the school or community. SAP team members do not diagnose, treat, or refer to treatment for behavioral health concerns. The SAP team will assist parents in accessing any recommended services and supports.

SAP Referrals:

Students can be referred to the SAP team in many different ways. Students can be referred by teachers or school staff, parents/guardians, family members or friends. A child also has the ability to directly ask for help from the team. Participation in this program is voluntary and confidential.

Please follow THIS LINK to complete the SAP referral form 

and/or reach out to the SAP Team Coordinator- 

Mrs. Appleby at (610) 262-7817, select 2 for guidance

or by email at applebyme@nasdschools.org