The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a systemic process using techniques to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning.  The core of the program is a professionally trained team, including school staff and liaisons from community mental health agencies and drug and alcohol agencies. 

The SAP program centers around four domains; academic, behavior, health, and attendance.  SAP team members are trained to identify concerns, determine whether or not the presenting concern lies within the responsibility of the school, and to make recommendations to assist the student and the parent.  When the concern lies beyond the scope of the school, the SAP team will assist the parent and student so they may access services within the community.  The student assistance team members do not diagnose, treat, or refer to treatment, but they may refer for a screening or an assessment for treatment.

How To Make a Referral

Staff members, parents, community members, and students may make a referral by emailing the SAP team. All referrals are held in strict confidence. Referrals can also be made by contacting any member of the team or in writing. 

What Happens After a Student Is Referred

When a student is referred to the SAP team, the student's teachers are sent an online survey. The survey allows teachers to answer questions about a student's observable behavior. This data is reported to the parents. With the permission of the parent(s), the survey is shown to the student, who is then offered the option of talking to a person from outside the school district about concerns the student has.  

Who Can Seek Help

Students may be referred to the team by: