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STUDENTS
Physical Education
& Physical Activity
Nutrition Services
Counseling, Psychological & Social Services EMPLOYEES Engagement COORDINATING POLICY, PROCESS, AND PRACTICE Counseling, Social Services Social & Emotional & FAMILIES
Environment &
Community
Involvement
Family
Psychological
HEALTHY SAFE
CHALLENGED SUPPORTED ENGAGED
Physical
Environment
Employee IMPROVING LEARNING AND HEALTH Health Climate
Wellness Education
Health
Services
COMMUNITY

School Behavioral Health Professionals

The 170 School Behavioral Health Professionals planned and conducted appropriate behavioral/mental health
interventions to facilitate personal, social, emotional, and academic growth. They worked collaboratively as a
member of the Mental Health Team.

The Types of Service Delivery Provided by School Behavioral Health Professionals (SBHP)

Core/Universal Interventions

Examples of Core/Universal Interventions provided include:
• Mental health activities for students in classrooms, school staff, parents/guardians, and community
members. The mental health activities may be included in PBIS and SEL activities and support.

• Student-lead climate initiatives, such as We Dine Together, Safe School Ambassadors, and Sandy Hook
Promise Clubs.
• Daily welcoming students to the campus and being visible during lunch and dismissal.

• Assist in identifying students who are “under the radar” presenting with behavioral or mental health
challenges, and intervene before there is an escalation of challenges.

Supplemental Interventions
Examples of supplemental interventions provided include:
• Small group coaching sessions with students who may need extra behavioral and mental health support.
These small groups could focus on the SEL competencies: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social
Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision-Making.
• Check-ins with students who are working to improve areas of concern.

• Offering Student Mentoring.

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