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SAP Connection May 2025

A monthly newsletter brought to you by PA Network for Student Assistance Services (PNSAS)

SAP Interagency

Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP)
PA Department of Education (PDE)
Department of Human Services (DHS )

SAP Teams: SAP Data Reporting-End of year Each school building should submit their anonymous student referral data (using the SAP 4092 Form) through the Commonwealth SAP On-Line Reporting System by June 30th, 2025.

Reminder, this system is open and you are able to enter your data now as you wrap up the year. You can start a SAP form with as little as a case number.

Your school and district’s yearly SAP data always gives its SAP teams a good, overall picture of school climate and allows the teams to refine their strategies, track progress and make more informed decisions for the following year.

Additionally, SAP data aids school by identifying trends and patterns, allocating resources as appropriate, setting future goals, tailoring interventions, communicating with stakeholders, promoting preventative practices, as well as assessing systematic changes.

Lastly, your school can utilize the SAP reports available on the site to perform comparisons with both statewide and counties of choice. If there is a need above and beyond those tools/reports, reach out to Jay Wasser (c-jwasser@pa.gov) for further assistance.

SAP Liaison Agencies: SAP Data ReportingLiaisons report their screening/assessment data. Check that the correct staff have login and passwords so you’re ready for data entry. Data should be submitted and approved by county agencies by July 31st on the SAP Liaison Annual Reporting website.

Please reach out to your PNSAS Regional Coordinator for assistance with SAP team or liaison reporting.

Announcements

PDE Funding for SAP Training - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) through the Office of Safe Schools is committed to assisting school entities sustain and build effective SAP teams within each school entity. PDE is excited to announce that through a recent grant funding opportunity, thirteen PA Approved SAP Training Providers across the Commonwealth have received funding awards to offer SAP training at no cost to school entities. See the full training funding announcement here.

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month - Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. For more than 20 years, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has recognized Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) every May to increase awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being and provide resources and information to support individuals and communities who may need mental health support. Access the SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit here.

2025 PSA Contest for Youth Suicide Prevention - The 2025 Prevent Suicide PA PSA Contest winners have been announced and posted on the PSA website! Head to 2025 Contest Winners – PSA Contest to see the winners, honorable mentions, and notables in the poster and video categories. All of the PSAs are available for public use.

2024-2025 SAP Data Entry - 2024-2025 PDE4092 data entry is now available. Visit the Safe Schools website to download the forms or view instructions. Ensure the appropriate staff have a login and access so you‘re ready for data entry due by June 30th.

The 2024-2025 SAP Liaison Annual Reporting system will open in May. Visit the website to download a blank form. Check that the correct staff have a login and access so you‘re ready for data entry due by July 31st.