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SAP

Student Assistance Program

   
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The Student Assistance Program (SAP) provides short-term education, prevention, intervention services to students K-12 to build life, social, and coping skills.

 

   
       
 

Student Assistance Program

F. A. Q.

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) provides short-term education, prevention and intervention services to students K-12 to build life, social and coping skills.  Our top 5 contact reasons are Academic Issues, Anger Management, Anxiety Issues, Family Issues and Relationship Issues. 

 

The goal of SAP is to provide students the support they need and an opportunity to learn life skills so they may achieve greater success in school and in life.

 

Services are provided on school campuses by means of
  1. Individual sessions

  2. Group sessions

  3. Classroom presentations

  4. Conflict mediation

  5. Community referrals 

Individual sessions are typically 30-45 minutes in length.  Student Assistance Program services are designed to be temporary and individual sessions are generally limited to one session per week for 6-8 weeks.  This allows the provider to see more students throughout the year.  Additionally, SAP services should not be confused with therapy.  If a student needs long term services, a referral to a therapist or appropriate mental health organization is made either prior to or at the completion of SAP services.

Eligibility Requirements

The student must be enrolled in school and have written parent/guardian consent to services.

 

We are currently providing services at 52 schools for the 2008/2009 school year

 

HIGH SCHOOLS
STUDENT ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST
DAYS ON CAMPUS

Beyer

Kathryn McGuire

Tu

Davis

Jaime Moreno

Tu

Downey

Maria Magdaleno

Shari Jacob

Tu, W, F

M, Th

Elliott

Jamie Fuentes

M

Enochs

Kathryn McGuire

W

Johansen

Christina Chavous

M - F

Modesto

Manuel Rivera

Shari Jacob

M, Tu, Th, F

W

Patterson

Kathryn McGuire

F

Pitman

Amos Reyes

M - F (mornings)

JR HIGH SCHOOLS
STUDENT ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST
DAYS ON CAMPUS

Creekside Middle

Ryan Speed

T, F

Hanshaw

Valerie Castro

Andrea Barnett

M, Tu

W, Th, F

La Loma

Ada Rivera

M - F

Mark Twain

Jaime Fuentes

Jaime Moreno

W

M, Tu, TH, F

Roosevelt

Shari Jacob

Tu

Spratling Middle

Emily Stevenson

W

Turlock Jr. High

Amos Reyes

M

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

STUDENT ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST

DAYS ON CAMPUS

Agnes Baptist

Rae'anne Brown

W

Apricot Valley

Ryan Speed

Tu (afternoon)

Beard

Michelle Stutz

M

Bret Harte

Jasmine Metz

Tu

Brown

Jamie Fuentes

Tu (afternoon)

Cunningham

Jaime Fuentes

Amos Reyes

TH, F (morning)

TH

Dieterich

Rae'anne Brown

Th

Earl

Andrea Barnett

Tu

Eisenhut

Rae'Anne Brown

F

El Vista

Katie Keo

M, W

Everett

Michelle Stutz

Th

Fairview

Maria Magdaleno

M, Th

Franklin

Jasmine Metz

W, Th, F

Garrison

Ryan Speed

M

Grayson

Ryan Speed

Tu (morning)

Gustine

Janelle Lerno

Th

Hunt

Ryan Speed

Th

Keyes

Elena Barajas

F

Kirschen

Andrea Barnett

M

Las Palmas

Shawna Kavanagh

Tu

Magnolia

Lacee King

Tu, Th

Martone

Shawna Kavanagh

M, W

Muir

Jaime Fuentes

Th

Muncy

Rae'anne Brown

Tu

Northmead

Shawna Kavanagh

F

Osborn

Elena Barajas

Amos Reyes

M, W (afternoon)

F

Pearson

Jasmine Metz

M

Rio Altura

Manuel Rivera

W

Robertson Road

Shari Jacob

F

Romero

Janelle Lerno

T, W

Shackelford

Kathryn McGuire

Th

Stanislaus

Rae'anne Brown

M

Tuolumne

Shawna Kavanagh

Th

Von Renner

Elena Barajas

Th

Wakefield

Elena Barajas
Amos Reyes

Tu, W (afternoon)

M, T, W, Th

Wright

Kathryn McGuire

M

 

For more information contact

David Collins
(209) 526-1476

david collins email contact

 

Emily Stevenson
(209) 526-1476

Frequently Asked Questions

“Is SAP considered counseling?”
The Student Assistance Program is similar to counseling services, however, our Student Assistance Specialists provide short term services, 6-8 weeks in length, and refer students and families out to off site resources for continued long term care.


“Is SAP cost effective?”
The Student Assistance Program is currently staying at the 07/08 rates.  Center for Human Services pays for trainings, workers compensation, and benefits for Student Assistance Specialists.  We also have a trained Supervision Team to answer questions that may arise and to offer consultation on difficult cases. SAP has had a positive impact on school attendance which in the long run saves schools money.  


“How do other sites pay for SAP service?”
School sites use a variety of funding sources to pay for Student Assistance Program.  Sites can use funding from School Improvement Fund (SIP), Title I, Title IV, Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) entitlement, among other funding sources.  Some creative funding sources other school districts have used to fund SAP include: gathering business sponsors in your school district such as real estate firms, PTA sponsorships or combining with other schools in your district to share a Student Assistance Specialist. The School contracts vary from 5 days a week to ½ days per week of service.


“What students can use this service?”
Any student enrolled at your school site is eligible for services with signed parent/guardian permission.


“How are students referred to SAP?”
Student referrals vary depending on school site.  Teacher, parent, staff, administrator, and student referrals are all welcome.  Depending on the needs of your school, referrals can go directly to the Student Assistance Specialist, or be filtered through the site contact person.


“What are examples of SAP services?”
Services include one-on-one individual sessions, group sessions, conflict mediations, classroom presentations, teacher trainings, community referrals and parent contacts.  Student Assistance Specialists can be utilized for suspension reduction programs (a reduction of the suspension time for a student in exchange for completing services) so that your students are in school, making every day count.


“Will this person take up a lot of my time?”
A Student Assistance Specialist is a trained individual who is ready to start on day one to help your students and staff.  Your Student Assistance Specialist will keep you informed of the students on his/her caseload, and consult with you as frequently as you feel necessary.  He/she is trained and supervised by our Student Assistance Program supervision team, requiring minimal administrative duties on your part.


“What are the qualifications to be a Student Assistance Specialist?”
Student Assistance Specialists are required to have a BA in the Human Services field.  Every Student Assistance Specialist is fully trained prior to starting at your school site, and is ready to begin on day one.  Center for Human Services provides opportunities for ongoing trainings to ensure that your Student Assistance Specialist is well versed in up to date information to guarantee top notch services for your students.


“Can my Student Assistance Specialist meet with a student without a signed permission slip?”
Your Student Assistance Specialist can meet with students in crisis situations one time without a signed permission slip.  In this instance, the Student Assistance Specialist will call to receive verbal consent from the parent over the phone.


“What if a student is suicidal or homicidal?”
A Student Assistance Specialist is able to meet with a suicidal or homicidal student to do a preliminary screening.  If an assessment for suicidal or homicidal ideation is needed, the Student Assistance Specialist will refer to their site contact person or their designated representative to make the decision about how to proceed.


“Can my Student Assistance Specialist meet with parents?” 
A Student Assistance Specialist is able to meet with parents to give support and referrals that will benefit the student and family.  Many of our Student Assistance Specialists are trained to facilitate a Brief Risk Reduction Interview and Intervention Model (BRRIIM) Family Conference, where the Student Assistance Specialist meets with the guardian and the student, conducts an interview, and creates an action plan tailored to the individual family to best meet their needs.  The Student Assistance Specialist will connect the family with outside resources and agencies as needed to help the family be successful.  Follow-up to the Family Conference includes individual student sessions and brief family contacts. 


“How can I get SAP services at my school?”
If you’d like to have the Student Assistance Program at your school, please have your site administrator call us to discuss the details.

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