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.
V. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES – STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SAP)
The DMCC Student Assistance Program (SAP) serves students, their families, and the school community. Students who are dealing with non-academic barriers to learning are the primary target for SAP services. Students are referred by staff, parents, or concerned others to the program. Students may also self-refer.
The purpose of SAP is to:
• Reduce the risk factors, barriers, and stressors of kids, youth, and their families.
• Provide appropriate strategies, interventions, and activities to school staff and families that increase their knowledge of social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
• Increase student awareness of the issues they face daily, including the social emotional choices that impact their lives.
• Build protective supports for students and their families that include significant connections to others, training, and education.
A.
Pre-referral
Local Educational Agency (LEA) Responsibility
Complete the Referral for Student Assistant Program (SAP) with as much detail as possible and obtain the signatures of the parent/guardian and the school administrator.
B.
Referral Procedures
Forward the completed Referral for Student Assistant Program (SAP) to the attention of the Director of the DMCC.
C.
Timeline for Assessment
Upon receipt of the completed Referral for Student Assistant Program (SAP), the student will be assigned an intervention specialist to screen student for appropriateness of services.
D.
Timeline for Services
• If services are not deemed appropriate, the referral will be closed.
CAHELP JPA Referral Procedures
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Revised 8/9/2022
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