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SAP CONNECTION
November 2022
PNSAS
INTERAGENCY UPDATE
Reminder
……
2023
PSA Contest for Youth Suicide Prevention:
This
year’s submissions are due by Wednesday, December 14, 2022.Click here for entry categories
and contest rules.
PDE 4092: The 2022-2023 blank reporting form is
available on the Safe Schools Online website. The deadline for
submission of your SAP data is June 30, 2023. Download a copy of the
2022-2023 SAP PDE 4092 Blank Printable Form. For assistance completing the form download a copy of the PDE
4092 Instructions.
Annual
PNSAS Surveys
PNSAS
is conducting two annual surveys, the SAP Team and Liaison surveys, these are due
by November 30, 2022. The goal of the surveys is to help your regional coordinator
provide better technical assistance for your area. There should be one SAP Team survey submitted for each SAP team. The
SAP Liaison Survey should be completed by one person from each agency. If the
agency provides services in more than one county, they should complete one
survey for each county they serve. If you have any questions, contact your Regional Coordinator.
Pennsylvania Psychostimulant
Symposium - Overcoming Barriers & Making A Difference
Registration is open for the 4th Annual
VIRTUAL Psychostimulant Symposium on Wednesday, December 7 and
Thursday, December 8, 2022.
Pennsylvania
is still seeing a rise in stimulant misuse. However, data continues to show
that polysubstance use has increased among individuals experiencing a substance
use disorder (SUD). Additionally, as we look to treat this disease and help
Pennsylvanians in long-term recovery, we must also recognize the barriers and
challenges that these individuals experience every day. This symposium
will use data to tell the story of what is happening across the state and
nationwide. A focus will also be on addressing current issues that prevent
individuals from seeking treatment or maintaining their recovery, barriers, and
what we can do to help them while making a difference in our communities. The
goal of the symposium will be to educate and provide resources to attendees to
assist in their work to help Pennsylvanians suffering from SUD.
Attendance
is free, but pre-registration is required. Register today: PA Psychostimulant
Symposium (papsymposium.org) Have questions regarding the
symposium? Call 610-494-8044 or email registrations@bridgeconsultingcorp.com.
SAP
BACK TO BASICS
SAP
Team Case Management
It
is only November, and your SAP team has been inundated with referrals. Quite
frankly you and the rest of the team are feeling very overwhelmed trying to manage
all of them, and the holiday break cannot come soon enough. Case management of
referrals can help eliminate some stress for teams and provide
parents/guardians with a single point of contact which helps in engaging them
in the process.
Case
managing referrals should not be left up to one or two team members. It is not the
responsibility of just the school counselor nor the job of the SAP liaison.
Implementing
case management as part of the SAP team member’s role can be effective and
efficient when it comes to the four phases the SAP process.
Check
out the Sample Case Manager checklist on the PNSAS
website.
Referral
At the meeting, once the team receives
the referral, it gets assigned to a case manager.
The SAP team case manager role is to
sends out, collects, and compile all the observable behavior
checklists.
Tip: When selecting a case manager, identify
if there is anyone on the team that is familiar with, and has a good rapport
with the student. A good relationship that has already been established is
helpful when working with the student and family.
Tip: Be sure to evenly distribute
referrals so no one team member is overwhelmed with the number of referrals
they are case managing.
Tip: Please note that some teams are required
to contact parents/guardians, explain SAP, and get signed permission before
sending out the observable behavior checklists.
Team
Planning
The SAP team case manager:
- Reviews the compilation of the observable
behavior checklists with the team.
- ·Contacts the parent(s)/guardian(s) to explain
SAP and obtains written permission for the SAP process and gathers data,
perspective.
- ·Meets with the student to explain SAP and
gather data.
- ·Assist in
creation of intervention/action plan.
Tip: Collecting data will be a part of the
process throughout the four phases, be sure to bring any additional information
collected to the team when updating on a specific case. Be sure to collect
information from the parent/guardian to assist in the planning.
Tip: If part of the action plan is a referral
to the SAP liaison for screening and/or assessment, be sure that releases of
information are obtained for the liaison to share in future team meetings.
Interventions
& Recommendations
The SAP team case manager:
- ·Collaborates with the SAP liaison.
- ·Provides
monitoring of intervention/action plan and updates with parents/guardians and team.
Tip:
Remember that implementing the intervention/action plan is important and
will need to be adapted throughout the process.
Support and Follow-up
- The SAP team case manager:
- ·Closes case if goals of intervention/action
plan are met.
- ·Completing the PDE4092.
Tip: Remember
it is not necessary to keep cases open for the entire school year. If the
supports are in place and the intervention/action plan goals have been met,
then you can close the case. A student can always be referred again to SAP.
The
SAP team case manager is responsible for maintaining the records in the SAP
file.If
you have questions about the role of the SAP team case manager, have a chat
with your regional coordinator. Not sure who your regional coordinator is? Click here for a map of the regions and contact information.
RESOURCES AND NEWS
2022
state trends in child well-being: The
33rd edition of the Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS Count Data Book presents
national and state data across four domains - economic well-being, education,
health, and family and community - and ranks states in overall child
well-being. The book comprises prepandemic figures and recent statistics. The
data book identifies racial and ethnic disparities. An updated interactive site allows exploration of KIDS
COUNT Data Book findings and rankings online. State data profiles on child
well-being are available in English and in Spanish.
Comprehensive
School- Based Mental and Behavioral Health Services and School psychologist: Research
demonstrates that students who receive social-emotional and mental and
behavioral health support achieve better academically. School climate,
classroom behavior, engagement in learning, and students’ sense of connectedness
and well-being all improve as well. Mental health is not simply the absence of
mental illness but also encompasses wellness promotion; social, emotional, and
behavioral health; and the ability to cope
with life’s challenges. Read more.
6 Books for Young Students about Making choices: Helping
young learners negotiate the process of making choices can start with these
engaging picture books and guided questions. Click here.
6 Ways to involve
Families in Elementary School Classrooms:
Building relationships with families early in the school year helps teachers
create a strong classroom community. Click here.
Bullying Prevention: About
1 in 5 high school students reported being bullied at school and more than
1 in 6 high school students reported being cyberbullied in the last year.
Bullying can be prevented, and the CSN resources below share how parents,
schools, and states can help:
Cultural Inclusiveness and Equity WISE (Well-Being Information and
Strategies for Educators), is a FREE mental health literacy training
package including an online course, video library + resource collection, and
website, that was developed by the Central East MHTTC in
partnership with the National
Center for School Mental Health. This training package
is a companion training to Classroom WISE. In Cultural
Inclusiveness and Equity WISE, educators learn how inequities in education
impact student mental health and how implicit bias influences our perceptions
and responses. Educators are also equipped with culturally inclusive and
equitable strategies to promote student well-being and support students
experiencing adversity, distress, and mental health conditions. A free
certificate of completion will be provided to participants upon fulfillment of
the course requirements.
An Educator’s guide to easing anxiety in the
classroom: Adults need to learn what the triggers are for
the children, and then help the children identify those triggers, so that they
can do better. For instance, in a classroom, it might be certain words that
trigger something worrying. The first thing we must do is know our children,
and what I call the emotional baggage that they are coming into the classroom
with, because a lot of our children are coming in with a lot of baggage. Read
more!
How Anxiety Leads to Problem Behavior: What most of us think aresymptoms of anxiety
such as clinging to parents, avoiding things, or being very shy are not all
inclusive. Often problem behavior can also be a symptom of anxiety. That is
because some anxious children feel an overwhelming need to get out of the
situation that is making them uncomfortable. That behavior may look like anger
or defiance. Read more!
WELLNESS CORNER
Center for wellbeing at work website. There is a new website, wellbeing4working.com,
which is packed with information, methods, and tips on how to lead a culture of
wellbeing in your workplace. This website is a clearinghouse and technical
assistance center aimed at supporting the wellbeing of staff. Take a deep dive
into practical strategies to help you create an environment where people want
to work. Visit their website.
Learn from the experts how a culture
of wellbeing helps employees engage and even thrive under pressure. Plus,
explore creative strategies to care for your employees' wellbeing. This website
also has prerecorded webcasts- their October 21 episode, “as Leaders we…’Stand
up’ for Human connection. The episode dives into the importance of human
connection when times are hard. Listen
now!
The # 1 Way Educators
can help keep themselves healthy this winter. Read more about healthy habits do
school and home.
Tapping into Compassion When Students Push your
buttons.: our brains are -wired for knee-jerk responses- so how can
you keep compassion and empathy front of mind?Read more.
52 Teacher Wellness & Balance ideas in 2022: Tips to
balance teaching, stress and bringing Zen into the classroom. See
more ideas about teaching, teacher, teacher burnout.
Preparing
for the Start and End of Daylight Savings Time: Gradually
adjust your schedule, sleep well beforehand, consider relaxation techniques, set
your clocks before bed, prioritize daylight exposure, take precautions in case
of sleep disruption, upgrade your sleep hygiene, and eat a healthy diet. Read more.Five ways to help kids adjust to
Daylight Savings time. Read
more.
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
SAP
Trainings:
PA Approved SAP Training Providers deliver these trainings and are available
both in person and virtually in certain locations throughout the state. Click here to access the training calendar.
PA Parent and Family
Alliance
Upcoming
and archived webinars, tip sheets, and resources are located on their website.
The Pennsylvania Care
Partnership:
offers trainings and webinars throughout the year.
Center
for Safe Schools:
Stay tuned for The Third Thursday series.
If you missed any of last years’ trainings, they are recorded and available by
clicking here.
2022-2023
Equity Speaker Series : Click here for
courses
November
15, 2022 - 3:30 PM - 4:45PM: Economically Disadvantaged
December
6, 2022 - 3:30 - 4:45PM: Transgender
Virtual
Suicide Prevention Webinars from Prevent Suicide Pa and GLS
November 3, 2022 - 12:00 - 1:15
PM: Postvention Training for Schools and Community Behavioral
Health Partners
November 10, 2022 - 12:00 -
1:00 PM: Lethal Means Reduction for Mental Health
Professionals
Click here for more information and to register for any
of the webinars.
November
30-December 2, 2022:PA PBS Implementers
Forum, Hershey lodge and convention Center, click here for additional
information. Click here to
register.
December
15, 2022: Youth Mental Health First Aide training (8-5pm). This will be an in person
training to be held atPMHCA/Youth MOVE PA Office, 2551 Walnut street Harrisburg
, Pa 17103 Register here.
PASAP
Conference: In person at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center
February
26 - 28, 2023 The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, State College, PA.
Registration
coming soon!