East Penn School District 1 January 9, 2017
Mr. Todd Breiner – Assistant Principal EHS Mrs. Lynn Brinckman – Principal Shoemaker Mr. Daniel Fox – Guidance Counselor Wescosville Mrs. Kristen Grim – Guidance Counselor/EHS Mr. Michael Kelly – Principal Eyer Middle School Dr. Thomas Mirabella – Director of Student Services Dr. Linda Pekarik – Director of Special Education Mr. Peter Slay – School Psychologist Eyer/LMMS Mrs. Sharawn Valentine – School Psychologist Shoemaker/Macungie 2
Behavior Support Subcommittee originated due to the volume of behaviors and crisis interventions district-wide. EPSD needs to address the challenges associated with the increase in mental health issues. 3
TIMELINE August 2015 – Student Services implemented an on- line system for crisis referrals November 2015 – Principals gave input on current school-wide positive behavior supports December 2015 – Decision was made to form a Behavior Supports Subcommittee to examine current level of behavior supports and to evaluate needs within EPSD January 2016 – Subcommittee was formed February 2016 – January 2017 Committee Convened 4
FOCUS STATEMENT To provide a continuum of support interventions to meet the social- emotional needs of our EPSD students. 5
Reviewed current behavior supports within the district Identified areas of need/concern Examined district data related to crisis interventions Investigated programs, services and intervention models implemented in surrounding school districts 6
Explored developing a multi-tiered level system of supports to answer the question: How can community partnerships for mental health services enhance the continuum of interventions available within EPSD schools? 7
http://apps.npr.org/mental-health/ 8
21 School Counselors 9 Certified School Nurses 7 School Psychologists 9
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The National Research Council and Institute of Medicine report estimated that 13 – 20 percent of children living in the United States (up to 1 out of 5 children) experience a mental disorder in a given year. About 70% of these children get no treatment School is a “defacto” Mental Health provider Suicide is the 4 th leading cause of death among school age children 12
Self Harm Anger Depression Anxiety Grief/Loss Child Abuse/Neglect Sexual Abuse Suicidal Ideation Gender Identification 13
Crisis Log August 2015 – June 2016 97 100 NUMBER OF STUDENTS 90 80 61 70 48 60 50 40 22 30 20 5 10 0 Suicidal Self Harm Threat to Depression Anger Ideation Others Multiple events for the same student are only counted once within this representation. 14
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Crisis Log August 2016 - December 2016 97 NUMBER OF STUDENTS 100 90 58 80 70 60 31 50 27 40 30 4 20 10 0 Suicidal Self Harm Threat to Depression Anger Ideation Others Multiple events for the same student are only counted once within this representation 16
East Penn School District Crisis Log August 2016- December 2016 Anger Suicidal 2% Ideation 27% Depression 45% Self Harm Threat to 12% Others 14% 17
15 weeks Crisis Log Crisis Log 217 events August 2015 - June 2016 August 2016 - December 2016 97 97 100 100 NUMBER OF STUDENTS 90 NUMBER Of STUDENTS 90 80 80 58 61 70 70 48 60 60 50 50 31 27 40 40 22 30 30 4 20 20 5 10 10 0 0 Suicidal Self Harm Threat to Depression Anger Suicidal Self Harm Threat to Depression Anger Ideation Others Ideation Others Anger Depression Anger 2% 9% Suicidal 2% Ideation 27% Threat to Suicidal Depression Others Ideation 45% 21% 42% Self Harm Threat to 12% Others Self Harm 14% 26% 18
2015/2016 Regular Education Students = $103,894 Special Education Students = $ 63,329 Total = $167, 223 2016/2017 (as of 12/31/16) Regular Education Students = $ 84,905 Special Education Students = $ 40,680 Total = $125,585 19
Presentations Progressions Valley Youth House Caron Treatment Centers Communities in Schools Mindful Kids Site Visits and Consultations Reading School District – Northwest Elementary School Easton Area School District – Easton High School Parkland Area School District Allentown Area School District Whitehall Area School District 20
Utilize Valley Youth House Youth – Free Education Programs Small Focus Groups ▪ Social Skills ▪ Anger Management ▪ Peer Relations ▪ Positive Self-image 21
Continue utilizing Caron Treatment Centers- Free Maintenance for SAP Teams Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS) 22
Continue utilizing Center for Humanistic Change- Free Small Focus Groups ▪ Social Skills ▪ Peer relationships ▪ Behavioral Management 23
Communities in Schools Emmaus High School ▪ 1 Site Coordinator (12 months) $ 85,737 ▪ 1 Case Manager (10 months) $ 75,364 EHS COST $ 161,101 Eyer Middle School ▪ 1 Site Coordinator (12 months) $ 85,737 Total Cost $246,838 Highly qualified staff MSW, LSW, Licensed Counselor 24
26 school sites in 5 school districts in the surrounding region Allentown School District Bethlehem Area School District Easton Area School District Whitehall-Coplay School District Reading School District CIS services 1.4 million young people with programs and activities in 25 states and the District of Columbia. 25
Communities in Schools Lehigh Valley – End of Year Results 2014-15 Serviced 13,141 students at 18 school sites in 4 school districts. Post intervention results demonstrate: ▪ 92% improved/maintained their mental health ▪ 82% decreased their number of suspensions ▪ 96% improved/maintained their social/emotional learning ▪ 71% improved/maintained their behavior 26
In 2016 out of 165 affiliates CIS of Lehigh Valley was one of seven finalist for Impact Affiliate Award. Communities In Schools Pennsylvania (CISPA) serviced more than 164 schools sites, over 40,600 students, and 97% met pre- determined social & emotional learning goals, 76% met pre- determined college readiness goals, and 97% remained in school. Research based methods - multi-tier approach Annual program evaluation and assessment Enhanced ability to leverage community resources District and Student testimonials of program successes 27
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