SAP

Student Assistance Program

What is the Student Assistance Program

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) identifies students who are experiencing behavioral and/or academic difficulties which pose a barrier to learning and academic success.

What types of behaviors might prompt a student's referral to SAP?

• Withdrawing from family/friends 

• Changing friends 

• Unexplained physical injuries 

• Talking about suicide 

• Change in mood 

• Defying authority (at home or school) 

• Aggressive actions 

• Sudden drop in academic success 

Who are the SAP team members?

All SAP team members have received intensive training from the state. SAP team members understand and respect the importance of confidentiality. 

• Teachers                               • School Psychologists                                                • School Nurses   

• Administrators                     • Liaisons from Caron Treatment Centers             • School Social Worker 

• School Counselors                       

Wyomissing Hills Elementary's 2023-2024 SAP Team Members:

Kate Aurentz
Caitlin Bambrick
Christine Beidler
Dustin Caruso
Stacey Hughes

Natalie Avenoso
Karla Schlappich
Amy Kern
Lena McCrae
Elaine Royko
Grace Patton

Molly Cheslock
Rebekah Stem-Zmoda
Matt Redcay
Jen Mangold
Jess Lengle

West Reading Elementary's 2022-2023 SAP Team Members:

Shauna Easteadt
Eileen John
Jessica Kase
Karen Ostrander

Natalie Avenoso
Shana Matz
Beth Delp
Jen Mangold

Theresa LaScala
Melissa Kramer
Corbett Babb
Lisa Faust

How Does the SAP Process Begin?

1. Confidential referrals are made to the SAP team. Referrals may come from teachers, school counselors, administrators, and other school personnel, a student or a parent/guardian. 

2. Team members discuss the nature of the referral and how to proceed. 

3. If the team decides the SAP process is warranted, a team member will proceed with a phone call to the parent/guardian explaining the process and asking if the parent/guardian is interested in services. 

4. A parent/guardian permission will either be sent home with the student or mailed to the parent/guardian following the phone call.

Continuation of the SAP Process:

1. Observation forms will be sent to all teachers and specialists who have contact with the student. Teachers and other school personnel complete the observation forms to provide a complete picture of the student regarding observable behaviors. 

2. Team members discuss the results of the teachers and specialists who have contact with the student. 

3. Some cases may require a parent/guardian meeting with our SAP Liaison. When needed, a representative from the SAP team will contact and schedule a parent/guardian meeting. 

4. During this meeting, recommendations for the student will be shared with the parent/guardian. 

What happens if the SAP process is discontinued?

The SAP team will monitor the student. This means that new observation forms will be collected at a specific point in time to see if changes (either positive or negative) occur. 

How can I make a referral to SAP?

There may be times when you do not know how to help your child. This is okay and someone else may know how to help. 

Contact your child’s school counselor to request the SAP process. 

At WHEC (K-2): Molly Cheslock
610-374-0739 x 4506 or mcheslock@wyoarea.org

At WHEC (3-4): Rebekah Stem-Zmoda
610-374-0739 x 4505 or rstemzmoda@wyoarea.org

At WREC (5-6): Melissa Kramer
610-374-0739 x5208 or mkramer@wyoarea.org

Be prepared to share concerns and a reason for desiring SAP with the school counselor. 

The school counselor will follow through with the referral.

23-24 SAP Brochure.pdf