Student Assistance Program

No. SAP team members do not diagnose, treat, or refer for treatment, but they are trained to refer for a screening/assessment for treatment.  SAP utilizes effective professional techniques to mobilize school resources to remove the barriers to learning and/or assists the parent/guardian to obtain appropriate services within the community.  An individualized intervention plan is developed to fit the needs of the student that include strategies for removing learning barriers and promoting academic and personal success.  If the SAP liaison determines intervention is necessary following the screening, they make a recommendation for treatment.

Examples included but are not limited to:

Academic Supports

• Tutoring
• Speech/language supports
• Title I

Emotional Supports

• 1:1 counseling with the school counselor or psychologist
• Outpatient school therapist
• Services from the school social worker
• Crisis intervention

Yes.  The only people that know about a student's involvement in SAP are the team members, parents/guardians, and the student involved.  Confidentiality between all parties involved in the process are maintained in accordance with all State and Federal laws protecting the privacy rights of parents and students.

SAP team members should be representatives from any or all of the following groups: district or school level administrator, teacher, school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker, nurse, or other related professional staff. It is recommended that each SAP team consist of at least four members, but the size of the team should be sufficient to effectively handle the caseload. Representatives from the county’s mental health and drug and alcohol systems may serve as liaisons to SAP teams.

Any school staff, family member, student’s friend, coach/community member, or the student themselves.

Referrals should be made when a student shows signs and symptoms that may impact their learning.  Examples include but are not limited to:

• Change in behavior/mood
• A drop in grades/performance
• Change in friends, appearance or interests
• Defiance of rules
• Expressing hopelessness
• Alcohol or Drug use
• Any barriers to learning

Below are the referral forms.  They can also be found in the high school and elementary office.  Once completed, please send to Mrs. Ervin(SAP) or Mrs. Koval (ESAP).