Procedure – Category 5000 (Students) AR 5005.4 – SELPA Referral Procedures
The DMCC provides a monthly report to the directors of special education. The report includes a list of students who are currently served by the DMCC as well as an update for each referral that is in process.
4.0 Behavioral Health Counseling – Screening, Assessment, Referral, and Treatment (SART) (Ages 0-6) The Screening, Assessment, Referral, and Treatment (SART) Program utilizes a team of highly qualified professionals to screen, assess, refer, and treat a child. San Bernardino County has collaboratively developed a program designed for children birth to six years of age who may have been prenatally exposed to drugs, alcohol, and/or violence. The SART Program also addresses concerns with children experiencing behavior problems and difficulties maintaining appropriate behaviors in pre-school settings and the child’s home. The SART Program offers a comprehensive screening process, assessment, and appropriate referrals to excellent treatment to improve overall functioning of the child. The DMCC provides medication support and management upon referral from the treating therapist to the DMCC psychiatrist. A. Pre-referral LEA Responsibility:
Complete the SART Referral for Behavioral Health Services form (DMCC 100B) with as much information as possible and obtain the signatures of the parent/guardian and the school administrator. B. Referral Procedures Forward the completed SART Referral for Behavioral Health Services form (DMCC 100B) to the attention of the Director of the DMCC. C. Timeline for Assessment Upon receive of the completed SART Referral for Behavioral Health Services form (DMCC 100B), the DMCC will contact the parent/guardian by letter or phone call. A minimum of three attempts will be made to schedule the assessment. D. Timeline for Services • If services are not deemed appropriate, the referral will be closed. • If services are deemed appropriate, a clinician will be assigned, and services will begin.
AR 5005.4 – SELPA Referral Procedures Desert Mountain Charter Special Education Local Plan Area (DMCS) (rev. 8/9/22)
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