East Penn School District 1 January 9, 2017 Mr. Todd Breiner - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

East Penn School District

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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

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 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

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FOCUS STATEMENT

 To provide a continuum of support

interventions to meet the social- emotional needs of our EPSD students.

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• 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

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 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?

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 http://apps.npr.org/mental-health/

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• 21 School Counselors
• 9 Certified School Nurses
• 7 School Psychologists

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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 4th leading cause of death among school

age children

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Self Harm Anger Depression Anxiety Grief/Loss Child Abuse/Neglect Sexual Abuse Suicidal Ideation Gender Identification

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Multiple events for the same student are only counted once within this representation. 14

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Suicidal Ideation Self Harm Threat to Others Depression Anger

97 61 48 22 5

NUMBER OF STUDENTS Crisis Log August 2015 – June 2016

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10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Suicidal Ideation Self Harm Threat to Others Depression Anger 58 27 31 97 4 NUMBER OF STUDENTS Crisis Log August 2016 - December 2016

Multiple events for the same student are only counted once within this representation

Suicidal Ideation 27% Self Harm 12% Threat to Others 14% Depression 45% Anger 2%

East Penn School District Crisis Log August 2016- December 2016

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10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Suicidal Ideation Self Harm Threat to Others Depression Anger

58 27 31 97 4

NUMBER Of STUDENTS

Crisis Log August 2016 - December 2016

15 weeks 217 events

Suicidal Ideation 27% Self Harm 12% Threat to Others 14% Depression 45% Anger 2%

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Suicidal Ideation 42% Self Harm 26% Threat to Others 21% Depression 9% Anger 2%

10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Suicidal Ideation Self Harm Threat to Others Depression Anger

97 61 48 22 5

NUMBER OF STUDENTS

Crisis Log August 2015 - June 2016

 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

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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

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 Utilize Valley Youth House Youth – Free

Education Programs

• Small Focus Groups

▪ Social Skills ▪ Anger Management ▪ Peer Relations ▪ Positive Self-image

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Continue utilizing

 Caron Treatment Centers- Free

• Maintenance for SAP Teams
• Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies

(PATHS)

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Continue utilizing

 Center for Humanistic Change- Free

• Small Focus Groups

▪ Social Skills ▪ Peer relationships ▪ Behavioral Management

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 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

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 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.

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 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

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 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

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Questions/Comments

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